Wales town, New York
Wales town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wales town is a geographic entity located in Erie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,019. The land area covers 35.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,019 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,202 | ±97 | 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 | 1,235 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,202 | ±97 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $244,800 | ±$32,967 |
| Median Gross Rent | $950 | ±$503 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,590 | ±$18,770 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,824 | ±$9,679 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 129 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,582 | ±173 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.9% | ±6.3% |
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 WALES
GUS Population: 3,020 (2024)
ID: 170811
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 264, WALES CENTER NY 14169-0264
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GUS Population: 950,602 (2024)
ID: 170419
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATI
95 FRANKLIN ST, 400, BUFFALO NY 14202-3959
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALEXANDER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALEXANDER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WEST SENECA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AMHERST, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ARCADE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAMBURG, 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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Bryant & Stratton College-Online
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College | 13.2 mi away | 200 Redtail Rd, Orchard Park, NY, 14127 |
8008365627
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AURORA TOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 550 MAIN STREET, EAST AURORA, NY, 14052 |
(716) 652-4440
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Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
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College Vocational | 13.4 mi away | 1050 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY, 14224 |
7166758205
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MARILLA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 11637 BULLIS ROAD, MARILLA, NY, 14102 |
(716) 652-7449
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Hilbert College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 5200 S Park Ave, Hamburg, NY, 14075-1597 |
7166497900
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ELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 1860 BOWEN ROAD, ELMA, NY, 14059 |
(716) 652-2719
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Erie 1 BOCES
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | 355 Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NY, 14224 |
7168217500
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EWELL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 13280 BROADWAY, ALDEN, NY, 14004 |
(716) 937-7082
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Trocaire College
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College | 16.6 mi away | 360 Choate Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14220-2094 |
7168261200
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ORCHARD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 4570 SOUTH BUFFALO STREET, ORCHARD PARK, NY, 14127 |
(716) 662-9851
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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 WALES, NY US, located 3.5 miles from Wales town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 15.4° | 23.4° | 3.56" | 32.9" |
| February | 33.1° | 15.2° | 24.2° | 2.65" | 19.9" |
| March | 41.6° | 22.2° | 31.9° | 3.16" | 17.0" |
| April | 55.3° | 33.1° | 44.2° | 3.58" | 3.6" |
| May | 67.0° | 44.3° | 55.7° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.9° | 54.0° | 64.5° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.8° | 57.9° | 68.4° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.7° | 56.5° | 67.1° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 49.7° | 60.7° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.5° | 39.8° | 49.7° | 4.18" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.4° | 30.8° | 39.1° | 4.05" | 9.1" |
| December | 36.7° | 22.3° | 29.5° | 3.90" | 26.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strykersville CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| East Aurora village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Billington Heights CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Holland CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Elma Center CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Town Line CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602977871. • 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.