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'''Ellicott''' is a [[town]] in [[Chautauqua County, New York|Chautauqua County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 8,714 at the 2010 census. The town is named after [[Joseph Ellicott]], an agent of the [[Holland Land Company]].
'''Ellicott''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Chautauqua County, New York|Chautauqua County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 8,771 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/> The town is named after [[Joseph Ellicott (surveyor)|Joseph Ellicott]], an agent of the [[Holland Land Company]].


The '''Town of Ellicott''' is centrally located in the county, lies on the eastern edge of [[Chautauqua Lake]] and surrounds the [[Jamestown, New York|City of Jamestown]] on the east, north and west.
The town of Ellicott is centrally located in the county, lying on the eastern edge of [[Chautauqua Lake]] and surrounding the city of [[Jamestown, New York|Jamestown]] on the east, north and west.


== History ==
== History ==
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2021}}
The first settlers arrived around 1806. The Town of Ellicott was established in 1812 from the [[Pomfret, New York|Town of Pomfret]] and was one of the first three towns in the county. As such, part of Ellicott was used to form the Towns of [[Busti, New York|Busti]] (1823), [[Carroll, New York|Carroll]] (1825), and [[Poland, Chautauqua County, New York|Poland]] (1825), although some territory was later re-annexed to Ellicott from Busti and Carroll.
The first settlers arrived ''circa'' 1806. The town of Ellicott was established in 1812 from the town of [[Pomfret, New York|Pomfret]] and was one of the first three towns in the county. As such, part of Ellicott was used to form the towns of [[Busti, New York|Busti]] (1823), [[Carroll, New York|Carroll]] (1825), and [[Poland, Chautauqua County, New York|Poland]] (1825), although some territory was later re-annexed to Ellicott from Busti and Carroll.


The City of Jamestown was formed from part of Ellicott (in 1886).
The city of Jamestown was formed from part of Ellicott in 1886.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|30.5|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|30.5|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.10%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|78.9|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.06|km2|disp=flip|2}}, or 0.08%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601323998| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212162453/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601323998| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ellicott town, Chautauqua County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=November 6, 2014}}</ref>


The town borders [[Chautauqua Lake]].
The town borders the east end of [[Chautauqua Lake]].


The Southern Tier Expressway ([[Interstate 86 (east)|Interstate 86]] and [[New York State Route 17]]) passes through the town north of the City of Jamestown. [[New York State Route 60]] is a major north-south highway in the town, and [[New York State Route 394]] is an east-west route that parallels the Southern Tier Expressway in the southeast part of the town. [[New York State Route 430]] enters Jamestown from the southwest part of Ellicott.
The Southern Tier Expressway ([[Interstate 86 (Pennsylvania–New York)|Interstate 86]] and [[New York State Route 17]]) passes through the town north of Jamestown, with access from exits 11, 12, and 13. [[New York State Route 60]] is a major north-south highway in the town, and [[New York State Route 394]] is an east-west route that parallels the Southern Tier Expressway in the southeast part of the town. [[New York State Route 430]] enters Jamestown from the southwest part of Ellicott.


===Adjacent towns and areas===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 9,280 people, 3,818 households, and 2,596 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 304.4 people per square mile (117.5/km²). There were 4,104 housing units at an average density of 134.6 per square mile (52.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.69% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.53% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.57% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.05% of the population.
|1820= 1462
|1830= 2101
|1840= 2571
|1850= 3523
|1860= 5112
|1870= 6679
|1880= 10842
|1890= 1746
|1900= 3118
|1910= 4371
|1920= 5463
|1930= 8237
|1940= 8041
|1950= 9265
|1960= 10451
|1970= 10233
|1980= 9979
|1990= 9455
|2000= 9280
|2010= 8714
|2020= 8771
|estyear=2021
|estimate=8708
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,280 people, 3,818 households, and 2,596 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|304.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,104 housing units at an average density of {{convert|134.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.69% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.53% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.57% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.05% of the population.


There were 3,818 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.
There were 3,818 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.


In the town the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $39,333, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $39,144 versus $22,481 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,296. About 5.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,333, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $39,144 versus $22,481 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,296. About 5.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Ellicott ==
== Communities and locations in Ellicott ==
*'''Bonila''' &ndash; A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of [[Chautauqua Lake]] and northwest of [[Jamestown, New York|Jamestown]].
*'''Bonita''' &ndash; A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of [[Chautauqua Lake]] and northwest of [[Jamestown, New York|Jamestown]].
*'''Cassadaga Creek''' &ndash; A stream that flows southward through the town.
*'''Cassadaga Creek''' &ndash; A stream that flows southward through the town; a tributary of [[Conewango Creek]], part of the [[Allegheny River]] watershed.
*'''[[Celoron, New York|Celoron]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Village|village]] on the southside of Chautauqua Lake and near the western border of the town.
*'''[[Celoron, New York|Celoron]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Village|village]] on the south side of Chautauqua Lake and near the western border of the town.
*'''[[Chadakoin River]]''' &ndash; A stream that flows through Jamestown and is the outlet of Chautauqua Lake.
*'''[[Chadakoin River]]''' &ndash; A stream that flows through Jamestown into Cassadaga Creek and is the outlet of Chautauqua Lake.
*'''Chautauqua County Airport/Jamestown (JHW)''' &ndash; The county airport with scheduled flights and general aviation services is northwest of the city.
*'''Chautauqua County Airport/Jamestown (JHW)''' &ndash; The county airport with scheduled flights and general aviation services is northwest of the city.
*'''[[Elmhurst, Chautauqua County, New York|Elmhurst]]''' &ndash; A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown.
*'''[[Elmhurst, Chautauqua County, New York|Elmhurst]]''' &ndash; A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown.
*'''[[Falconer, New York|Falconer]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Village|village]] east of Jamestown and on the eastern side of the town.
*'''[[Falconer, New York|Falconer]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Village|village]] east of Jamestown and on the eastern side of the town.
*'''Fluvanna''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown, and located on the townlines between Ellicott and Ellery on NY Route 430.
*'''Fluvanna''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown, and located on the town line between Ellicott and Ellery on NY Route 430.
*'''[[Jamestown, New York|Jamestown]]''' &ndash; The city of Jamestown is surrounded on three sides by the Town of Ellicott.
*'''[[Jamestown, New York|Jamestown]]''' &ndash; The city of Jamestown is surrounded on three sides by the town of Ellicott.
*'''Kimball Stand''' &ndash; A place on the north town line on [[New York State Route 60|NY Route 60]].
*'''Kimball Stand''' &ndash; A place on the north town line on [[New York State Route 60|NY Route 60]].
*'''Levant''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the east town line north of Falconer and on NY Route 394 and County Road 65.
*'''Levant''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the east town line north of Falconer and on NY Route 394 and County Road 65.
*'''Longview''' &ndash; A place on the south side of Chautauqua Lake west of Celoron.
*'''Longview''' &ndash; A place on the south side of Chautauqua Lake west of Celoron.
*'''Ross Mills''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Hamlet|hamlet]] north of Falconer on [[Chautauqua County Road 380|NY Route 380]].
*'''Ross Mills''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] north of Falconer on [[Chautauqua County Road 380|NY Route 380]].
*'''[[Jamestown West, New York|West Ellicott]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative_divisions_of_New_York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the west side of the town that stretches between the City of Jamestown on the west to the Town of Busti on the east. This place is also called 'Jamestown West'.
*'''[[Jamestown West, New York|West Ellicott]]''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] on the west side of the town that stretches between the city of Jamestown on the west to the town of Busti on the east. This place is counted as "Jamestown West" by the U.S. Census Bureau.


==Special mentions==
==Special mentions==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.townofellicott.com Town of Ellicott webpage]
* [http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/ellicott_list.htm Town of Ellicott government]
* [http://www.townofellicott.com Town of Ellicott official website]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/chau-ellicot.htm Early history of Ellicott]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/chau-ellicot.htm Early history of Ellicott]


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Latest revision as of 14:18, 29 December 2024

Ellicott, New York
Town
Falconer Station, Falconer, NY
Falconer Station, Falconer, NY
Location within Chautauqua County and New York
Location within Chautauqua County and New York
Ellicott is located in New York
Ellicott
Ellicott
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°7′10″N 79°14′34″W / 42.11944°N 79.24278°W / 42.11944; -79.24278
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJanet Bowman (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total
30.47 sq mi (78.93 km2)
 • Land30.45 sq mi (78.86 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
1,404 ft (428 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
8,771
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
8,708
 • Density277.41/sq mi (107.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14720 (Celoron)
14733 (Falconer)
FIPS code36-013-23998
GNIS feature ID0978933
Websitetownofellicott.com

Ellicott is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 8,771 at the 2020 census.[2] The town is named after Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company.

The town of Ellicott is centrally located in the county, lying on the eastern edge of Chautauqua Lake and surrounding the city of Jamestown on the east, north and west.

History

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The first settlers arrived circa 1806. The town of Ellicott was established in 1812 from the town of Pomfret and was one of the first three towns in the county. As such, part of Ellicott was used to form the towns of Busti (1823), Carroll (1825), and Poland (1825), although some territory was later re-annexed to Ellicott from Busti and Carroll.

The city of Jamestown was formed from part of Ellicott in 1886.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.5 square miles (78.9 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.08%, is water.[3]

The town borders the east end of Chautauqua Lake.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) passes through the town north of Jamestown, with access from exits 11, 12, and 13. New York State Route 60 is a major north-south highway in the town, and New York State Route 394 is an east-west route that parallels the Southern Tier Expressway in the southeast part of the town. New York State Route 430 enters Jamestown from the southwest part of Ellicott.

Adjacent towns and areas

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(Clockwise)

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,462—
18302,10143.7%
18402,57122.4%
18503,52337.0%
18605,11245.1%
18706,67930.7%
188010,84262.3%
18901,746−83.9%
19003,11878.6%
19104,37140.2%
19205,46325.0%
19308,23750.8%
19408,041−2.4%
19509,26515.2%
196010,45112.8%
197010,233−2.1%
19809,979−2.5%
19909,455−5.3%
20009,280−1.9%
20108,714−6.1%
20208,7710.7%
2021 (est.)8,708[2]−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 9,280 people, 3,818 households, and 2,596 families residing in the town. The population density was 304.4 inhabitants per square mile (117.5/km2). There were 4,104 housing units at an average density of 134.6 per square mile (52.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.69% White, 0.53% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 3,818 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,333, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $39,144 versus $22,481 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,296. About 5.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Ellicott

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  • Bonita – A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of Chautauqua Lake and northwest of Jamestown.
  • Cassadaga Creek – A stream that flows southward through the town; a tributary of Conewango Creek, part of the Allegheny River watershed.
  • Celoron – A village on the south side of Chautauqua Lake and near the western border of the town.
  • Chadakoin River – A stream that flows through Jamestown into Cassadaga Creek and is the outlet of Chautauqua Lake.
  • Chautauqua County Airport/Jamestown (JHW) – The county airport with scheduled flights and general aviation services is northwest of the city.
  • Elmhurst – A neighborhood in Fluvanna on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown.
  • Falconer – A village east of Jamestown and on the eastern side of the town.
  • Fluvanna – A hamlet on the north side of Chautauqua Lake, northwest of Jamestown, and located on the town line between Ellicott and Ellery on NY Route 430.
  • Jamestown – The city of Jamestown is surrounded on three sides by the town of Ellicott.
  • Kimball Stand – A place on the north town line on NY Route 60.
  • Levant – A hamlet on the east town line north of Falconer and on NY Route 394 and County Road 65.
  • Longview – A place on the south side of Chautauqua Lake west of Celoron.
  • Ross Mills – A hamlet north of Falconer on NY Route 380.
  • West Ellicott – A hamlet on the west side of the town that stretches between the city of Jamestown on the west to the town of Busti on the east. This place is counted as "Jamestown West" by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Special mentions

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Ellicott was featured as the set of an episode of The X-Files, "Alone". Trucks and police cars can be clearly seen stating "Chautauqua Coroner" and "County of Chautauqua Sheriff". The Sheriff cars are true to form and appear to be exact replicas of the true Chautauqua County Sheriff cars.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ellicott town, Chautauqua County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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