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Population in July 2008: 3,273. Population change since 2000: -1.5%
 

Males: 1,657  (50.6%)
Females: 1,616  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  39.6 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 14033.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $55,201 (it was $47,230 in 2000)
Colden:  $55,201
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $28,744
Colden:  $28,744
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $143,492 (it was $113,000 in 2000)
Colden:  $143,492
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $184,214; Detached houses: $183,800; Townhouses or other attached units: $222,275; In 2-unit structures: $172,550; Mobile homes: $46,250
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Races in Colden:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Colden: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (42.6%), Polish (21.3%), Irish (17.2%), English (13.1%), Italian (10.3%), Scottish (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 35.6 square miles.

Population density: 92 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Colden

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Colden town

  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 63.7%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

125 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 1.5% North America).

This town:  3.8%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Colden:  2.1% ($2,416)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hamburg, NY (11.8 miles , pop. 56,259).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (19.8 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (258.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Boston, NY (2.3 miles ), Holland, NY (2.4 miles ), North Boston, NY (2.6 miles ), Aurora, NY (2.7 miles ), Holland, NY (2.7 miles ), East Aurora, NY (2.8 miles ), Concord, NY (2.9 miles ), Orchard Park, NY (2.9 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 21 buildings, average cost: $123,200
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $83,800
  • 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $110,900
  • 1999: 12 buildings, average cost: $141,400
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $116,200
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $154,900
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $223,100
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $223,100
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $161,600
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $244,400
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.66 N, Longitude: 78.66 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

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Historical population

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (22%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)



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Colden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Colden town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category 3 tornado 16.4 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Colden-area historical earthquake activity is near New York state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/26/1999 at 22:33:01, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 8.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from Colden center
On 3/12/1994 at 10:43:15, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 40.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/25/1998 at 13:30:26, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 11.2 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/25/1995 at 14:22:32, a magnitude 3.0 (2.6 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 25.0 miles away from Colden center
On 2/3/2001 at 20:15:15, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/4/2004 at 23:55:26, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MW, 3.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from Colden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Colden:
  • BERTRAND CHAFFEE HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SPRINGVILLE, NY)
  • OUR LADY OF VICTORY (about 15 miles; LACKAWANNA, NY)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; BUFFALO, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Colden, NY

Airports located in Colden:
Amtrak stations near Colden:
  • 18 miles: BUFFALO-DEPEW (DEPEW, 55 DICK RD.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: BUFFALO-EXCHANGE STREET (BUFALO, EXCHANGE BTW ELLICOTT & WASHINGTON). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colden:
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 9 miles; ORCHARD PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,389)
  • SUNY AT BUFFALO (about 15 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 21,661)
  • D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE (about 21 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 2,033)
  • CANISIUS COLLEGE (about 21 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 4,002)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO (about 22 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 9,287)
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 23 miles; WILLIAMSVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 3,464)
  • SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; ST BONAVENTURE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,538)
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Cemeteries: Partridge Cemetery (1), Neischell Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Orchard Park Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pipe Creek (A), Crump Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.4%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.4%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  1.4%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Colden, NY



Colden compared to New York state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Erie County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (76%)
  • Wood (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Colden

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents77.0%2.7%2.6%2.0%1.8%
Congregations26.1%6.7%8.6%1.6%6.8%
NameUnited Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.6%1.4%1.4%7.8%
Congregations6.8%5.6%4.2%3.9%29.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


2.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,341 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  2.75%
New York average:  5.41%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($879 average AGI)
Erie County:  0.18%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Niagara County, NY  0.48% ($37,162 average AGI)
from Monroe County, NY  0.13% ($35,945)
from Cattaraugus County, NY  0.10% ($27,241)


3.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,044 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.75%
New York average:  6.26%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($549 average AGI)
Erie County:  0.06%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Niagara County, NY  0.52% ($38,108 average AGI)
to Monroe County, NY  0.14% ($34,817)
to Cattaraugus County, NY  0.10% ($30,478)


Strongest AM radio stations in Colden:
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSPQ (1330 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: HAWK COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WMNY (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 3 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colden:
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WLOF (101.7 FM; ATTICA, NY; Owner: HOLY FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCOU (88.3 FM; WARSAW, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Colden:
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Colden, New York:
  • Fatal accident count: 8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 9
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 14
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
New York average:
  • Fatal accident count: 71
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 103
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 19
  • Fatalities: 77
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 178
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 10
See more detailed statistics of Colden fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 9
Total length: 28 meters (92ft)
Total costs: $13,374,000
Total average daily traffic: 13,028
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,123
Total future (year 2014) average daily traffic: 16,118

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • 8909 Center St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 304.8 m, Overall height: 327.9 m
    Registrant: Wkbw Tv License Inc Dba , 7 Broadcast Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202, Phone: (716) 845-6100
  • Marcia L Greene, 8242 Center St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 288.7 m, Overall height: 321.9 m
    Registrant: Covington & Burling, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20004-2401, Phone: (202) 662-5120, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 7414 State Road 240, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.6 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00131772
    Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc, 5900 Broken Sound Parkway Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 4 Mi Ne, Call Sign: KED907, Licensee ID: L00002981
    Assigned Frequencies : 42.1400 MHz, 154.695 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.505 MHz, 155.565 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
    Registrant: State Of New York, Bldg 22 State Campus, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 457-9466
  • Partridge Rd .8 Mi W Of Lewis Rd, Call Sign: KNFE416, Licensee ID: L00056674
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/18/1997, Expiration Date: 03/29/2002, Cancelation Date: 01/08/2002
    Registrant: W Webber & Sons Trucking Inc, 7080 Boston Sr, Hamburg, NY 14075, Phone: (716) 649-8710
  • COLDEN, 8242 Center St, Type: Tower, Structure height: 288.7 m, Overall height: 321.9 m, Call Sign: WPZJ618
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.2000 MHz, 46.3800 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/22/2004, Expiration Date: 01/22/2014, Certifier: James M Mccullough
    Registrant: Rcc Consultants Inc, 100 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095, Phone: (732) 404-2477, Fax: (732) 404-2580, Email:
  • Colden, 9144 Center St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQFM860
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2006, Expiration Date: 08/21/2016, Certifier: Dennis T Odea
    Registrant: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP, 600 Thirteenth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8282, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Center Rd., 7 Mi. So. Of East Aurora, Structure height: 17 m, Call Sign: KPE698, Licensee ID: L00259855
    Assigned Frequencies : 450.990 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/11/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2015
    Registrant: Wivb Broadcasting, LLC, C/O Lin Television Corporation 4 Richmond Square, Providence, RI 02906

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Colden)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4036C , Serial Number: 108-5036, Year manufactured: 1949
    Registrant (Individual): Harley S Maloy, Box 129, Colden, NY 14033


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 25
  • Hazardous Condition: 5

Incident types - Colden


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Colden, NY

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