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Erie County

Population in July 2009: 19,025. Population change since 2000: +2.2%
 

Males: 9,387  (49.3%)
Females: 9,638  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  39.1 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 14072.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $73,383 (it was $60,432 in 2000)
Grand Island:

$73,383
New York:

$54,659
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $33,767

Grand Island town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $162,042 (it was $119,200 in 2000)
Grand Island:

$162,042
New York:

$306,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $178,946; Detached houses: $180,247; Townhouses or other attached units: $159,214; In 2-unit structures: $90,234; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $165,640; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $112,315
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Grand Island races chart
  • White alone - 17,693 (95.0%)
  • Black alone - 307 (1.6%)
  • Asian alone - 218 (1.2%)
  • Hispanic - 203 (1.1%)
  • Two or more races - 149 (0.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 41 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 10 (0.05%)

Races in Grand Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Grand Island: 103.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: German (30.3%), Irish (21.4%), Italian (20.1%), Polish (15.1%), English (13.4%), French (5.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 28.5 square miles.

Population density: 667 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Grand Island:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Grand Island town:

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

782 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 1.3% North America, 0.9% Asia).

This town:  4.2%
New York:  20.4%



According to our research of New York and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Grand Island, New York as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Grand Island to the number of sex offenders is 3,171 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


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

Grand Island town:  2.7% ($3,253)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tonawanda, NY (5.7 miles , pop. 78,155).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (9.3 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (287.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Tonawanda, NY (2.0 miles ), North Tonawanda, NY (2.2 miles ), Kenmore, NY (2.3 miles ), Tonawanda, NY (2.4 miles ), Niagara Falls, NY (2.5 miles ), Wheatfield, NY (2.5 miles ), Niagara, NY (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 58 buildings, average cost: $138,000
  • 1998: 41 buildings, average cost: $147,000
  • 1999: 44 buildings, average cost: $147,100
  • 2000: 42 buildings, average cost: $141,000
  • 2001: 69 buildings, average cost: $162,600
  • 2002: 94 buildings, average cost: $161,500
  • 2003: 141 buildings, average cost: $166,100
  • 2004: 111 buildings, average cost: $168,400
  • 2005: 86 buildings, average cost: $214,600
  • 2006: 54 buildings, average cost: $208,500
  • 2007: 84 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2008: 64 buildings, average cost: $244,600
  • 2009: 54 buildings, average cost: $221,800
  • 2010: 57 buildings, average cost: $232,600
  • 2011: 55 buildings, average cost: $291,700

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.01 N, Longitude: 78.96 W

Area code: 716

Grand Island household income distribution Grand Island home values distribution

Grand Island, New York accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.6%
New York:

8.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (10%)
  • Chemicals (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Grand Island-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.0 miles away from the Grand Island town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/7/1961, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 0.9 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grand Island-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above 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 48.3 miles away from the city 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 57.1 miles away from Grand Island 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 76.7 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 6.6 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 59.0 miles away from Grand Island center
On 7/19/2007 at 17:07:58, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 3.0 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Erie County (18) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 5, Snow: 1, Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Birthplace of: Charles N. DeGlopper - Army Medal of Honor recipient, Brett Kern - Player of football.


Hospitals/medical centers near Grand Island:

  • KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; KENMORE, NY)
  • SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 8 miles away; BUFFALO, NY)
  • ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; BUFFALO, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Grand Island, NY

Amtrak stations near Grand Island:

  • 8 miles: NIAGARA FALLS (27TH & LOCKPORT RD.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 10 miles: NIAGARA FALLS (4267 BRIDGE ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.
  • 11 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.

Local government website: www.grand-island.ny.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grand Island:

  • SUNY College at Buffalo (about 7 miles; Buffalo, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,410)
  • Medaille College (about 8 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • University at Buffalo (about 9 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 24,102)
  • Canisius College (about 9 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 3,849)
  • D'Youville College (about 9 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,265)
  • Daemen College (about 10 miles; Amherst, NY; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Niagara University (about 10 miles; Niagara University, NY; FT enrollment: 3,574)

Public high school in Grand Island:

Public elementary/middle schools in Grand Island:

Private elementary/middle school in Grand Island:

  • ST STEPHEN SCHOOL (Students: 210; Location: 2080 BASELINE RD; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Grand Island, School District: GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Grand Island:

  • GRAND ISLAND MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $508,144; Location: 1715 BEDELL ROAD; 54,979 books; 4,974 audio materials; 4,889 video materials; 57 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 143 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Grand Island: Buffalo Launch Club (A), Grand Island Range Lights (B), River Port Inn Marina (C), East River Marina (D), Beaver Island State Park Marina (E), River Oaks Golf Club (F), Beaver Island State Park Golf Course (G), Grand Island Sewer District Number 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant (H), Niagara Frontier State Park Commission (I), Grand Island Memorial Library (J), Grand Island Town Hall (K), ElderWood Health Care at Riverwood (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Grand Island include: Saint Stephens Roman Catholic Church (A), Saint Timothy Lutheran Church (B), Emmanuel Church (C), Island Church (D), Trinity United Methodist Church (E), Bible Presbyterian Church (F), Saint Martin of the Fields Episcopal Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Stevens Cemetery (1), Maple Grove Cemetery (2), White Haven Road Cemetery (3), White Haven Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Gun Creek (A), Burnt Ship Creek (B), Woods Creek (C), Spicer Creek (D), Big Sixmile Creek (E), Little Sixmile Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Grand Island include: Buckhorn Island State Park (1), Beaver Island State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Beach's Motorcycle Adventures- Ltd. (2763 West River Road) (1), Beach's Motorcycle Adventures Limited (Tours & Charters; 2763 West River Road) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Cinderella Motel & Campground (2797 Grand Island Boulevard) (1), Budget Motel Of Grand Island (3080 Grand Island Blvd) (2), Chateau Motor Lodge (1810 Grand Island Boulevard) (3), Chateu Motor Lodge (1810 Grand Island Boulevard) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Erie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.9. This is about average.
City:

26.9
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 7.05. This is better than average. There were 13 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.05
U.S.:

9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.288. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.288
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.66
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

28.7
U.S.:

28.3
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00542. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00542
U.S.:

0.05378


Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.7%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.0%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.0%
Whole state:

7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Grand Island, NY

People in group quarters in Grand Island:

  • 75 people in nursing homes
  • 20 people in other group homes
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Grand Island compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below 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 below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.


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Banks with branches in Grand Island (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Grand Island Drive- In Branch at 2381 Grand Island Boulevard, branch established on 1969/09/16; Grand Island Branch at 2381 Grand Island Boulevard, branch established on 1957/07/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • KeyBank National Association: Grand Island Branch at 2180 Grand Island Blvd, branch established on 2010/05/24. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Grand Island/Tops Branch at 2140 Grand Island Boulevard, branch established on 2003/03/17. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • HSBC Bank USA, National Association: Grand Island Branch at 2300 Grand Island Boulevard, branch established on 1969/05/24. Info updated 2010/11/30: Bank assets: $206,009.7 mil, Deposits: $149,026.8 mil, headquarters in Mc Lean, VA, positive income, 474 total offices, Holding Company: Hsbc Holdings Plc
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Grand Island Branch at 2435 Grand Island Boulevard, branch established on 1998/01/05. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Erie County New York:


2008 Presidential Election results in Erie County New York:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Grand Island (based on Erie County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.38%
Here74.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchJewishEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan Church
Adherents77.0%2.8%2.7%2.6%2.0%
Congregations26.1%2.8%6.7%8.6%1.6%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of ChristEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.6%1.4%6.4%
Congregations6.8%6.8%5.6%4.2%30.7%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 236
Erie County:

2.59 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 125
Erie County:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 228
Erie County:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 740
Here:

8.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Erie County:

26.9%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.4%
State:

15.6%

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 Grand Island:

  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WUFO (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; AMHERST, NY)
  • 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.)
  • WWWS (1400 AM; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WECK (1230 AM; 1 kW; CHEEKTOWAGA, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMNY (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grand Island:

  • WKSE (98.5 FM; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • W207BG (89.3 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WGRF (96.9 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.)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBFO (88.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBNY (91.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W297AB (107.3 FM; WILLIAMSVILLE, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • W207BB (89.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Grand Island:

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

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Grand Island fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 31
Total length: 646 meters (2,119ft)
Total costs: $63,515,000
Total average daily traffic: 417,200
Total average daily truck traffic: 46,412

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 10
  • 1960-1969: 3
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 2
  • 1990-1999: 2
  • 2000-2010: 9
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Grand Island, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Grand Island)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Grand Island, NY)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 11 (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: 75 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Grand Island)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 21 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Grand Island)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 42
  • Hazardous Condition: 198
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 11

Incident types - Grand Island


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Grand Island, NY

Most common first names in Grand Island, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John11474.0 years
Mary9381.2 years
William8172.5 years
Joseph7478.2 years
Robert7169.8 years
Charles5975.5 years
James5972.5 years
Helen5680.8 years
Edward5176.4 years
Richard4869.8 years
Most common last names in Grand Island, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2874.9 years
Jones2176.7 years
Williams1779.1 years
Johnson1574.7 years
Webb1475.2 years
Anderson1375.8 years
Miller1374.1 years
Meyer1275.4 years
Roberts1175.7 years
Kaiser1179.0 years
Businesses in Grand Island, NY
NameCountNameCount
Burger King1Rite Aid1
FedEx4Tim Hortons2
GNC1UPS2
Holiday Inn1Walgreens1
McDonald's1Wendy's1
Penske1
Browse common businesses in Grand Island, NY
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Henry Edward Howard (20)
  • Theodore F. Cyman, Jr. (17)
  • Kevin J. Hook (15)
  • Robert M. Leach (11)
  • Dante Patrick Bonaquist (9)
  • Ronald M. Asbach (9)
  • Cem E. Celik (6)
  • Demetrius Sarigiannis (6)
  • John Henri Royal (5)
  • Thomas Robert Schulte (5)

Total of 171 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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