St. Bonaventure, New York: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

St. Bonaventure is a community located in the Town of Allegany in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 2,127.

This comminity, located between the Village of Allegany and the City of Olean, is established around St. Bonaventure University.

Geography

St. Bonaventure is located at 42°4'49" North, 78°28'30" West (42.080297, -78.474904)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.25% water.

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,127 people, 250 households, and 153 families residing in the community. The population density is 404.6/km² (1,047.9/mi²). There are 265 housing units at an average density of 50.4/km² (130.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.47% White, 1.83% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 250 households out of which 24.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% are non-families. 33.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and the average family size is 2.78.

In the area the population is spread out with 5.1% under the age of 18, 74.6% from 18 to 24, 6.9% from 25 to 44, 7.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the community is $38,438, and the median income for a family is $43,542. Males have a median income of $32,292 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the town is $7,738. 9.0% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.5% are under the age of 18 and 7.0% are 65 or older.