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Wheatfield, NY

Wheatfield is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 18,117 at the 2010 census. The name stems from the agricultural use of the townlands, the growing of wheat. The Town of Wheatfield is east of Niagara Falls International Airport.

The Town of Wheatfield was formed in 1836 from the Town of Niagara. It is situated in the southwest part of the county, surrounded by the Towns of Lewiston and Cambria to the north, Pendleton to the east, the City of North Tonawanda and the Niagara River to the south, and the City of Niagara Falls and Town of Niagara to the west.

The earliest known settler on the site of present-day Martinsville in North Tonawanda was George N. Burger, who came in 1809, built a log tavern on the river, and remained a resident until about 1825. Joshua Pettit came in 1810 and settled near the Niagara Iron Works, where he opened a tavern. He was the father of Mrs. Daniel C. Jacobs and Mrs. Whitman Jacobs. Stephen Jacobs, a soldier at the Battle of Bunker Hill, located on the river two miles (3 km) below in 1817, where purchased 196 acres (0.79 km2) of Augustus Porter, paying eight dollars an acre. He died in Niagara Falls in January 1840. William Vandervoorte settled here in 1825, occupying a log house which tradition says was the only one then in existence.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.6 square miles (74 km2), of which 27.9 square miles (72 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) 2.41% is water.

For residents' health and wellness, Wheatfield boasts healthcare facilities and centers. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York offers a range of spa therapies, including massages, facials, and body treatments. Guerlain Spa at The Plaza combines French beauty techniques with modern spa treatments in a luxurious setting. Exhale Spa offers a range of massages including deep tissue, Swedish, and prenatal massages. Squeeze is a modern massage studio that allows you to customize your massage experience using a mobile app. Juvenex Spa is known for its Korean-style spa treatments, including massages, saunas, and body scrubs. Red Moon Wellness offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic wellness services.
 

Top Sites in Wheatfield, NY: Castellani Art Museum, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, Niagara Aerospace Museum. 

Elevation: Varies (around 550 feet). ZIP Code: 14304. Area code(s):716. Area: Approximately 31 square miles. Population: 18,117.
 

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What are the demographics of Wheatfield, NY?

The largest Wheatfield racial/ethnic groups are White (95.4%) followed by Two or More (1.9%). Black individuals at 1.4%. This demographic makeup reflects the town's overall diversity, with White residents forming the majority while still allowing for representation from other racial and ethnic backgrounds within the community.

What is the median income of Wheatfield, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Wheatfield households was $94,290. Wheatfield households made slightly more than Highland Falls households ($94,223) and Arkwright households ($94,236). This figure indicates a stable economic status within the community, with residents enjoying a comfortable standard of living. When compared to neighboring towns like Highland Falls and Arkwright, Wheatfield exhibits similar economic prosperity, reflecting a pattern of financial well-being across the region. This median income supports the town's infrastructure and services while fostering a thriving local economy.

What is the poverty rate in Wheatfield, NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Wheatfield households was $94,290. Wheatfield households made slightly more than Highland Falls households ($94,223) and Arkwright households ($94,236). However, 3.8% of Wheatfield families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia - Wheatfield, New York

New York Demographics by Cubit

City-Data - Wheatfield, New York

Niche - Wheatfield, New York

Town of Wheatfield

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Guerlain Spa at The Plaza

Exhale Spa

Squeeze

Juvenex Spa

Red Moon Wellness

Castellani Art Museum

Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village

Niagara Aerospace Museum

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