Town in New York, United States
Ellery is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States, located northwest of Jamestown and with an extended lakefront on the east side of Chautauqua Lake. In the 2020 census, Ellery had a population of 4,105.[2]
History
The area known as Ellery was originally home to the Erie People. The first settlement of European colonists was made circa 1806. The town of Ellery was founded in 1821 from a part of the town of Chautauqua. William Ellery, signer of the Declaration of Independence, is the town's namesake.[3] The lake frontage was developed early as a tourist and recreational location.
Government
The Ellery town government consists of a supervisor, council, and various department heads.[4]
Supervisors
The following is an incomplete list of supervisors of the town:
| #
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Supervisor[5]
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Took office
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Left office
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Political party
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| 1
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Almon Ives
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1821
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1822
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| 2
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Peter Loucks
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1822
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1823
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| 3
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Abijah Clark
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1823
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1824
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| 4
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Almon Ives
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1824
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1828
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| 5
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Jonadab Winchester
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1828
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1829
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| 6
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Robertson Whiteside
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1829
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1830
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| 7
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John Hammond
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1830
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1831
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| 8
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Jonadab Winchester
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1831
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1832
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| 9
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Almon Ives
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1832
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1833
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| 10
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Odin Benedict
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1833
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1840
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| 11
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Orville Clark Casselman,
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1918
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1920
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Larry Anderson
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2022
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Incumbent
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Republican
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.6 square miles (123.2 km2), of which 47.5 square miles (122.9 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.25%, is water.[6]
The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) crosses Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point. New York State Route 430 follows the east shore of Chautauqua Lake. New York State Route 380 is a north-south highway in the eastern part of Ellery.
Adjacent towns and locations
Ellery is bordered mostly by the town of Stockton to the north, although its northwest corner shares a small border with the town of Chautauqua. Directly to the east of Ellery are the towns of Gerry and Ellicott. Its southern and western edges are mostly bordered by Chautauqua Lake.
Demographics
Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1830 | 2,001 | | — |
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| 1840 | 2,242 | | 12.0% |
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| 1850 | 2,104 | | −6.2% |
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| 1860 | 1,751 | | −16.8% |
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| 1870 | 1,616 | | −7.7% |
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| 1880 | 1,555 | | −3.8% |
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| 1890 | 1,789 | | 15.0% |
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| 1900 | 1,628 | | −9.0% |
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| 1910 | 1,695 | | 4.1% |
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| 1920 | 1,496 | | −11.7% |
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| 1930 | 1,919 | | 28.3% |
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| 1940 | 2,088 | | 8.8% |
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| 1950 | 2,852 | | 36.6% |
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| 1960 | 3,953 | | 38.6% |
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| 1970 | 4,594 | | 16.2% |
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| 1980 | 4,617 | | 0.5% |
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| 1990 | 4,534 | | −1.8% |
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| 2000 | 4,574 | | 0.9% |
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| 2010 | 4,528 | | −1.0% |
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| 2020 | 4,105 | | −9.3% |
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| 2021 (est.) | 4,080 | [2] | −0.6% |
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As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,576 people, 1,852 households, and 1,316 families residing in the town. The population density was 96.2 inhabitants per square mile (37.1/km2). There were 2,630 housing units at an average density of 55.3 per square mile (21.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.20% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
There were 1,852 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,916, and the median income for a family was $48,093. Males had a median income of $40,733 versus $29,128 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,619. About 6.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
As of the Census of 2010, there were 4,528 (a decrease of 48 people or 1.05%) and 1,891 households (an increase of 39 households or 2.11%). The population density was 95.1 inhabitants per square mile (36.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was: 97.9% (4,433 people) white; 0.49% (22 people) African-American; 0.49% (22 people) Asian; 0.07% (3 people) Native American/Alaskan; 0.11% (5 people) other; and 0.95% (43 people) two or more races. The Hispanic/Latino population of any race was 0.60% (27 people).
In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.92% (902 people) under the age of 18, 1.83% ages (83 people) 18 and 19, 3.34% (151 people) ages 20–24, 6.45% (292 people) ages 25–34, 19.46% (881 people) ages 35–49, 25.20% (1,141 people) ages 50–64, and 23.81% (1,078 people) over the age of 65. Of the population, 48.96% (2,217 people) were male and 51.04% (2,311 people) were female.[9]
