Birdsall, New York

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Population in 2010: 221.
Population change since 2000: -17.5%
 
Males: 113  (51.1%)
Females: 108  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

48.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14822.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,808 (it was $21,705 in 2000)
Birdsall:

$38,808
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,607 (it was $12,859 in 2000)

Birdsall town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $77,459 (it was $40,900 in 2000)
Birdsall:

$77,459
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,143; detached houses: $133,956; townhouses or other attached units: $933,393; in 2-unit structures: $134,751; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $363,909; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $254,137; mobile homes: $80,414; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $180,265
March 2022 cost of living index in Birdsall: 95.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.4%), Irish (19.0%), United States (18.7%), Dutch (7.5%), Italian (7.1%), English (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1695 feet

Land area: 36.0 square miles.

Population density: 6.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Birdsall, New York map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Birdsall town:

2.3% ($921)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, NY (55.5 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (219.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Grove, NY (2.4 miles ),
Allen, NY (2.4 miles ),
West Almond, NY (2.5 miles ),
Burns, NY (2.7 miles ),
Granger, NY (2.7 miles ),
Canaseraga, NY (2.9 miles ),
Angelica, NY (2.9 miles ),
Almond, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 77.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Birdsall, NY in 2022
Birdsall satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $24,500
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $72,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $56,400
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $53,200
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $57,900
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $64,700
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $70,400
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,100
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $61,100
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $33,200
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $15,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Birdsall, NY residents
Average permit cost in Birdsall, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Birdsall, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.3%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.7%)
  • Health care (18.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (7.9%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Birdsall, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (13.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (7.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Top executives (5.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (23.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (13.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)

Average climate in Birdsall, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Birdsall-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Birdsall town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 29.1 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Birdsall-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from Birdsall center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 209.7 miles away from Birdsall center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 175.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 257.2 miles away from Birdsall center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 255.4 miles away from Birdsall center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birdsall topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Birdsall:

  • ST. JAMES MERCY HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; HORNELL, NY)
  • FINGER LAKES DDSO (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NUNDA, NY)
  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB HOUGHTON L L C (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HOUGHTON, NY)
  • ST JAMES MERCY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; HORNELL, NY)
  • HORNELL GARDENS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HORNELL, NY)
  • NICHOLAS H NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; DANSVILLE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Birdsall:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 12 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 12 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 29 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 37 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • Genesee Community College (about 45 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)
  • Corning Community College (about 47 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)
  • Finger Lakes Community College (about 48 miles; Canandaigua, NY; FT enrollment: 4,732)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Birdsall: Centre (A), Birdsall Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Birdsall: Birdsall Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Swamps: Keaney Swamp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Fry Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

13.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

28.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.8%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Birdsall:

Marital status in Birdsall, NY
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 12.7%
  • Divorced: 11.2%

For population 25 years and over in Birdsall:

  • High school or higher: 72.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 16.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Birdsall, NY (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,88146
Mainline Protestant4,79839
Catholic4,31310
Other2444
None34,710-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Allegany County:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Allegany County:

8.8%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

25.6%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.5%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Birdsall:

  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WDNY (1400 AM; 1 kW; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYSL (1040 AM; 2 kW; AVON, NY; Owner: RADIO LIVINGSTON, LTD)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Birdsall:

  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCIK (103.1 FM; BATH, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJSL (90.3 FM; HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Birdsall:

  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WPXJ-TV (Channel 51; BATAVIA, NY; Owner: PAXSON BUFFALO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W16BE (Channel 16; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.4mTotal length
  • $10,097,000Total costs
  • 5,560Total average daily traffic
  • 610Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,357Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Birdsall, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Birdsall, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Matthew J Evans, Mc Mahon Rd (Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278), Type: 59.0, Structure height: 36003 m, Overall height: 59 m, Licensee ID: G, Registrant: County Of Allegany, Evansmj@alleganyco.Com, , Belmo-nt, Phone: (585) 268-9600

  • Mc Mahon Rd (Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278), Type: 59.0, Overall height: 59 m, Registrant: Family Life Ministries Radio Inc Dba , Famlife@aol.Com, , 506 Bath, Phone: (607) 776-4151


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Main St (Lat: 42.390333 Lon: -77.916389), Call Sign: WNAE419,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2014, Expiration Date: 08/23/2024, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:

  • 8613 Mcmahnon Rd (Lat: 42.385333 Lon: -77.899167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQRM991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.025 MHz, 155.145 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2013, Expiration Date: 06/16/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2014, Certifier: Lt. Daniel Hanched, Registrant: Saia Communications Inc., 100 Stradtman Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, Phone: (716) 892-2900, Fax: (716) 892-2983, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • birdsallNY120, Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:

  • BirdsallNY0, Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:

  • birdsallNY240, Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQIS792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/06/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2018, Certifier: David E Kartchner, Registrant: Conxx Inc, 434 N Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (888) 992-6699, Fax: (888) 992-6699, Email:

  • Birdsall, Mc Mahon Rd (Lat: 42.373889 Lon: -77.900278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQWC353,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 07/15/2015, Expiration Date: 07/15/2025, Certifier: Matthew J Evans, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:

  • 151 Mcmahon Rd (Lat: 42.373944 Lon: -77.900278), Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WLP699,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/1990, Expiration Date: 06/01/2030, Phone: (607) 776-3961


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Birdsall, NY
  • 51.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Wood
  • 6.0%Electricity
  • 2.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Birdsall, NY
  • 40.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.9%Wood
  • 18.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Birdsall compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Birdsall on our top lists:

  • #26 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
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