Mansfield, New York

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Population in 2010: 808.
Population change since 2000: +1.0%
 
Males: 407  (50.4%)
Females: 401  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14755.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,068 (it was $36,420 in 2000)
Mansfield:

$55,068
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,698 (it was $21,700 in 2000)

Mansfield town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $134,246 (it was $73,000 in 2000)
Mansfield:

$134,246
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,086; detached houses: $161,917; townhouses or other attached units: $256,277; in 2-unit structures: $129,405; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,674; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $139,490; mobile homes: $56,988; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $97,187
March 2022 cost of living index in Mansfield: 97.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Mansfield, NY (2010)
    • 79197.9%White alone
    • 101.2%Hispanic
    • 40.5%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Black alone
    • 10.1%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (39.2%), Irish (14.0%), English (13.6%), Polish (9.9%), United States (7.6%), Italian (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 39.6 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

17 residents are foreign born (1.6% North America, 0.5% Europe).

This town:

2.1%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Mansfield town:

2.4% ($1,783)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (41.4 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (246.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Little Valley, NY (2.2 miles ),
Ellicottville, NY (2.2 miles ),
East Otto, NY (2.3 miles ),
Cattaraugus, NY (2.4 miles ),
Otto, NY (2.4 miles ),
New Albion, NY (2.4 miles ),
Napoli, NY (3.1 miles ),
Great Valley, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.31 N, Longitude: 78.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

Distribution of median household income in Mansfield, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 10 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $259,200
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $267,800
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $261,800
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $257,200
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $240,300
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $233,900
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $220,600
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $220,700
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $220,500
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $222,000
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $206,700
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $313,600
  • 2006: 17 buildings, average cost: $146,200
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $248,000
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $147,800
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $104,000
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $104,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mansfield, NY residents
Average permit cost in Mansfield, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Mansfield, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Wood products (6.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.8%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Mansfield, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Plant and system operators (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)

Average climate in Mansfield, New York

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Tornado activity:

Mansfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 54% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.8 miles away from the Mansfield town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 16.6 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mansfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 101.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 133.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 307.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 250.1 miles away from Mansfield center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 296.3 miles away from Mansfield center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 294.5 miles away from Mansfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cattaraugus County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mansfield:

  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB SALAMANCA L L C (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
  • SALAMANCA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; SALAMANCA, NY)
  • GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • TLC HEALTH NETWORK Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • FIDDLERS GREEN MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SPRINGVILLE, NY)
  • BERTRAND CHAFFEE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SPRINGVILLE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mansfield:

  • St Bonaventure University (about 22 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 28 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 32 miles; Fredonia, NY; FT enrollment: 5,523)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 34 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Erie Community College (about 40 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 42 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Canisius College (about 43 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Eddyville Corners (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Mansfield include: Community Church of Eddyville (A), Faith Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bowen Cemetery (1), Wilson Cemetery (2), Eddyville Cemetery (3), Maples Cemetery (4), West Hill Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Goodell Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cattaraugus County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.1%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

7.4%
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Mansfield:

Marital status in Mansfield, NY
  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Mansfield:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mansfield, NY (based on Cattaraugus County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,35112
Mainline Protestant7,09049
Evangelical Protestant6,92371
Other2,84312
Black Protestant3052
None50,805-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 21
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Cattaraugus County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Cattaraugus County:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Cattaraugus County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 76
This county:

9.48 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cattaraugus County:

28.5%
State:

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

16.7%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mansfield:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSPQ (1330 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: HAWK COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mansfield:

  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBRR (100.1 FM; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKZA (106.9 FM; LAKEWOOD, NY; Owner: CROSS COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)

TV broadcast stations around Mansfield:

  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Mansfield: Charles W. McKay.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.0mTotal length
  • $16,562,000Total costs
  • 5,207Total average daily traffic
  • 373Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,290Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mansfield, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mansfield, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Brian McGoldrick, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Verizon - Radio Engineer, Brook-lyn, Phone: (718) 237-5342

  • April Yalenezian, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Verizon New York, Inc, April.L.Yalenezian@verizon.Com, , Bosto-n, Phone: (616) 743-5951

  • April Yalenezian, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Verizon New York, Inc, April.L.Yalenezian@verizon.Com, , Bosto-n, Phone: (617) 743-5951

  • April Yalenezian, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Verizon New York, April.L.Yalenezian@verizon.Com, , New B-edford, Phone: (508) 991-3525

  • April Yalenezian, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Structure height: 36009 m, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Verizon New York Inc., April.L.Yalenezian@verizon.Com, , Wareh-am, Phone: (617) 733-1049

  • Terry Pfeiffer, Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Structure height: 36009 m, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Rjt Towers LLC, Jeff.Pfeiffer@mobiletechcommunications.Us, , Canan-daigua, Phone: (585) 393-0180

  • Kahler Hill Rd 1.6 Mi N (Lat: 42.275000 Lon: -78.793889), Type: 92.1, Overall height: 92 m, Registrant: Nynex, Brook-lyn


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LITTLE VALY, Kahler Hill Rd, 1.6 Mi N Of (Lat: 42.275056 Lon: -78.793917), Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WGX568,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2004, Registrant: Verizon Ny, 395 Flatbush Ave. Ext., Rm. 506, Brooklyn, NY 11202, Phone: (718) 237-5342


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mansfield, NY
  • 32.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 23.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.0%Wood
  • 10.4%Utility gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 2.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mansfield, NY
  • 37.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.3%Wood
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 4.7%Utility gas


Mansfield compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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