Wales, New York

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Wales, New York
Town
County Route 175 eastbound entering Wales.
County Route 175 eastbound entering Wales.
Motto(s): 
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"Great Country Living"
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°43′46″N 78°31′11″W / 42.72944°N 78.51972°W / 42.72944; -78.51972Coordinates: 42°43′46″N 78°31′11″W / 42.72944°N 78.51972°W / 42.72944; -78.51972
Country United States
StateTemplate:Country data New York
CountyErie
Named forWales
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorTim Howard (R)
 • Town Council
Members list
Area
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Elevation
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Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,009
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Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
Area code(s)716/624
FIPS code36-029-77871
GNIS feature ID0979591
Websitewww.townofwalesny.gov

Wales is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The town is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County by virtue of its position in the southeast part of the county, southeast of Buffalo. As of the 2020 census the town had a population of 3,009.[2] It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

History

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The town was formed in 1818 from the town of Willink.

Originally a farming community, the town of Wales is documented through profiles of its churches, civic organizations, businesses, and individual citizens. Established in 1818, the town of 3,000 residents is located in a scenic area of Erie County amid woodlands and streams. Town boards over the years have been respectful of the residents' desire to maintain a small-town atmosphere and quality of life, and the transition to modern life has emphasized small, family-oriented businesses. Personal commitment and a spirit of volunteerism have prevailed in the community, as evidenced by its many interactive organizations.

The town is named because its hills and green fields reminded settlers of the nation of Wales.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.3 km2), of which 35.6 square miles (92.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.14%, is water.[3]

The east town line is the border of Wyoming County.

New York State Route 400 begins in South Wales near the southwest part of the town. Route 20A is an east-west road in the town. Route 16 is a north-south road in the southwest part of town. New York State Route 78 is an east-west road in the center of town.

The East Branch of Cazenovia Creek flows northward in the southwest corner of town.

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wales has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wales was 95 °F (35.0 °C) on July 10, 2020, and July 17, 2022, while the coldest temperature recorded was −19 °F (−28.3 °C) on December 13, 1988, and February 14–15, 2016.[4]

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Demographics

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Template:US Census population As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,960 people, 1,116 households, and 841 families residing in the town. The population density was 83.1 inhabitants per square mile (32.1/km2). There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 32.7 per square mile (12.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.58% White, 0.10% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 1,116 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,486, and the median income for a family was $59,350. Males had a median income of $40,125 versus $29,737 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,616. About 2.1% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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Communities and locations in Wales

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Wales town, Erie County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
  4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named NOWData
  5. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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