Ischua, NY is a small town situated in the western part of Cattaraugus County. It is a charming town with a population of only 779 people according to the last census. The population density of Ischua is much lower than the country-wide average, with only 25 people per square mile compared to 93 people per square mile for the entire US.
The main street of Ischua offers several local businesses such as J&E Auto body and repair shop, White Horse Inn restaurant, and Quaker Mercantile store. There are also year-round outdoor activities available including fishing and hunting in nearby streams and forests, birdwatching and hiking through the nearby Allegheny State Park or Zoar Valley Natural area. For those interested in sports, there are few teams located in Ischua that participate in baseball leagues or volleyball tournaments throughout the year. There are also other organizations present in Ischua such as the Ischua Historical Society which preserves local historical artifacts from around Cattaraugus County.
The population in Ischua is 779. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ischua is 55, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ischua is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ischua
- 56.4% are married
- 12.3% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Ischua
- 97.3% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander