Machias town, New York
Machias town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Machias town is a geographic entity located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,294. The land area covers 40.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,294 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.7 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 957 | ±157 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,387 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 957 | ±157 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 430 | ±120 |
| Median Home Value | $89,200 | ±$13,146 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,018 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,485 | ±$18,773 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,829 | ±$3,419 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | ±7.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 439 | ±178 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 983 | ±230 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.7% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF MACHIAS
GUS Population: 2,291 (2024)
ID: 170727
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 87, MACHIAS NY 14101-0087
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GUS Population: 75,475 (2024)
ID: 194482
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
303 COURT ST, LITTLE VALLEY NY 14755
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ARCADE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CUBA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CUBA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CUBA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | DELEVAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ELLICOTTVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ELLICOTTVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FRANKLINVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FRANKLINVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SPRINGVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Houghton University
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College | 18.0 mi away | 1 Willard Ave, Houghton, NY, 14744 |
5855679200
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KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 9538 RT. 16, MACHIAS, NY, 14101 |
(716) 353-9915
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Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 21.7 mi away | 1825 Windfall Rd, Olean, NY, 14760 |
7163768200
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BLOUNT LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 5 NORTH MAIN STREET, FRANKLINVILLE, NY, 14737 |
(716) 676-5715
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St Bonaventure University
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College | 22.0 mi away | 3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY, 14778-9800 |
7163752000
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DELEVAN-YORKSHIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 28 SCHOOL STREET, DELEVAN, NY, 14042 |
(716) 492-1961
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ARCADE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 365 WEST MAIN STREET, ARCADE, NY, 14009 |
(585) 492-1297
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TOWN OF CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 18 CHAPEL STREET, SPRINGVILLE, NY, 14141 |
(716) 592-7742
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ELLICOTTVILLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 6499 MAPLES ROAD, ELLICOTTVILLE, NY, 14731 |
(716) 699-2842
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RUSHFORD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 9012 MAIN STREET, RUSHFORD, NY, 14777 |
(585) 437-2533
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FRANKLINVILLE, NY US, located 5.2 miles from Machias town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7° | 13.5° | 22.1° | 3.33" | 29.8" |
| February | 32.8° | 13.3° | 23.1° | 2.49" | 21.5" |
| March | 41.4° | 20.3° | 30.8° | 2.98" | 17.1" |
| April | 55.0° | 31.7° | 43.3° | 3.46" | 3.9" |
| May | 67.4° | 42.5° | 54.9° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 52.0° | 63.7° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 56.1° | 67.7° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.8° | 54.8° | 66.3° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 48.1° | 59.7° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.2° | 37.9° | 48.6° | 4.28" | 0.5" |
| November | 46.5° | 29.1° | 37.8° | 3.69" | 11.9" |
| December | 35.9° | 21.2° | 28.5° | 3.55" | 23.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machias CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Lime Lake CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Franklinville village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| West Valley CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Delevan village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Yorkshire CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3600944237. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.