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Hanover, New York

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Population in 2010: 7,127.
Population change since 2000: -6.7%
 
Males: 3,515  (49.3%)
Females: 3,612  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14136.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,268 (it was $37,567 in 2000)
Hanover:

$62,268
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,688 (it was $17,654 in 2000)

Hanover town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $132,659 (it was $67,900 in 2000)
Hanover:

$132,659
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $168,876; detached houses: $173,869; townhouses or other attached units: $92,544; in 2-unit structures: $200,826; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $86,545; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $466,469; mobile homes: $70,313
March 2022 cost of living index in Hanover: 89.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Hanover, NY (2010)
    • 6,69493.9%White alone
    • 1572.2%Hispanic
    • 1141.6%American Indian alone
    • 801.1%Two or more races
    • 590.8%Black alone
    • 200.3%Asian alone
    • 20.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 10.01%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (31.2%), Italian (21.9%), Irish (16.2%), English (14.3%), Polish (14.1%), United States (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1320 feet

Land area: 49.3 square miles.

Population density: 145 people per square mile   (very low).

Hanover, New York map

99 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
New York:

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

2.7% ($1,834)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (30.7 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (271.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Silver Creek, NY (1.5 miles ),
Sunset Bay, NY (1.8 miles ),
Forestville, NY (1.9 miles ),
Sheridan, NY (2.4 miles ),
Farnham, NY (2.4 miles ),
Brant, NY (2.7 miles ),
Lake Erie Beach, NY (2.8 miles ),
Perrysburg, NY (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.52 N, Longitude: 79.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $283,300
  • 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $177,800
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2013: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $17,300
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $17,300
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $17,300
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $17,300
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $140,400
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $140,400
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2001: 10 buildings, average cost: $88,000
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $88,100
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $87,900
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $88,500
  • 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $86,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Hanover, NY residents
Average permit cost in Hanover, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Hanover, NY
Historical housing units in Hanover, NY
Most common industries in Hanover, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Food (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.6%)
  • Public administration (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Hanover, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (4.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)

Average climate in Hanover, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hanover, New York average temperatures Hanover, New York average precipitation Hanover, New York humidity Hanover, New York wind speed Hanover, New York snowfall Hanover, New York sunshine Hanover, New York clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Hanover-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.4 miles away from the Hanover town center .

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hanover-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 95.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 121.3 miles away from Hanover center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 325.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 261.6 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 306.1 miles away from Hanover 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 304.4 miles away from the city 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 Chautauqua County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hanover topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hanover:

  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • TLC HEALTH NETWORK Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)
  • CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • GOWANDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GOWANDA, NY)

Amtrak station near Hanover:

  • 10 miles: DUNKIRK (108 E. 4TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hanover:

  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 11 miles; Fredonia, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,523)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 27 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 29 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • Erie Community College (about 29 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 30 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Buffalo State SUNY (about 32 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 10,439)
  • Canisius College (about 32 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hanover: Keene marina (A), Keene Marina (B), Rose Brook Golf Course (C), Blueberry Hill Farm And Greenhouse (D), Steiger Farms (E), Silver Creek Toll Plaza (F), Tri County Country Club (G), Concord Nurseries Farm (H), Anderson-Lee Library (I), Hanover Town Hall (J), Hanover Center Fire Department (K), Irving Fire Department (L), Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Department (M), Forestville Fire Department (N), Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hanover include: Forestville United Methodist Church (A), Forestville Baptist Church (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C), Trinity Lutheran Church (D), Saint Alban's Episcopal Church (E), Silver Creek Assembly of God Church (F), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (G), First United Church (H), First Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Prospect Cemetery (1), Smith Mills Cemetery (2), Glenwood Cemetery (3), Rathburn Cemetery (4), Balltown Cemetery (5), Evergreen Lawn Cemetery (6), Mount Carmel Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tupper Creek (A), Wheeler Brook (B), Walnut Creek (C), Silver Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Chautauqua 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:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.3%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.6%
Whole state:

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

2.7%
Whole state:

7.4%

People in group quarters in Hanover in 2010:

  • 104 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 66 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 19 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric units in other hospitals
  • 17 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Hanover in 2000:

  • 153 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 27 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 16 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Hanover:

Marital status in Hanover, NY
  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Hanover:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hanover, NY (based on Chautauqua County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,91213
Mainline Protestant18,65986
Evangelical Protestant11,175105
Other2,88419
Orthodox2302
Black Protestant1201
None80,925-
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: 37
This county:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This county:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Chautauqua County:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 148
Here:

11.05 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Chautauqua County:

29.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Chautauqua County:

12.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hanover:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDOE (1410 AM; 1 kW; DUNKIRK, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hanover:

  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • W205BA (88.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hanover:

  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, 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)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 36Number of bridges
  • 449ft / 137mTotal length
  • $150,465,000Total costs
  • 207,326Total average daily traffic
  • 32,292Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Hanover, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 191950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hanover, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hanover)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Prb1013c 12592 Beebe Road (Lat: 42.554222 Lon: -79.113833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.6 m, Call Sign: WQHE733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.687 MHz, 852.837 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2010, Expiration Date: 05/15/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SILVER CREEK, 1700ft N Int Hanover & Versailles Rd (Lat: 42.518889 Lon: -79.119806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 88.1 m, Call Sign: WRJM417, Licensee ID: L00299631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 09/24/2020, Expiration Date: 09/24/2030, Certifier: Scott A Basista, Registrant: Transwave Communication Systems, Inc, 9020 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14031, Phone: (716) 626-9020, Fax: (716) 626-4991, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hanover, NY
  • 85.0%Utility gas
  • 7.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.1%Electricity
  • 0.4%Coal or coke
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hanover, NY
  • 80.8%Utility gas
  • 7.2%Electricity
  • 6.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Other fuel
  • 1.6%Wood
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Hanover compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Hanover on our top lists:

  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: communications equipment operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: food (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: supervisors of transportation and material moving workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: driver/sales workers and truck drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: gasoline stations (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards (population 1,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: truck transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: private households (population 5,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: apparel (population 5,000+)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wood products (population 5,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other direct selling establishments (population 5,000+)"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electronic shopping and mail-order houses (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
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