Gowanda, NY is a small village located in Cattaraugus County with a population of 3,263. It has a population density of 1,584 people per square mile. While this is much less than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile, Gowanda offers many amenities to its citizens and visitors. There are many businesses that make up the downtown area such as Long’s Hardware Store, The Deacon House Restaurant and Brewery, The Gowanda Inn Restaurant & Bar, and Much more. In addition to these businesses, there are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities including fishing in the nearby Chautauqua Lake or taking hikes along the Cattaraugus Creek. Also in town are organizations such as the Gowanda Area Chamber of Commerce and local sporting events held at Gowanda High School including football games and track meets.
The population in Gowanda is 3,263. There are 2,048 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gowanda is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gowanda is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gowanda
- 46.4% are married
- 13.1% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 30.0% have children, but are single
Race in Gowanda
- 87.2% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 2.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander