Orchard Park

Orchard Park

General Information
Name	Orchard Park
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Town
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	42°46 N°78
Map
Population
Total	29,686
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	99.3 km²
Land	99.3 km²
Water	0.0 km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Orchard Park is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Buffalo, located southeast of the city. The population was 29,686 at the 2020 census.

History

The area that is now Orchard Park was originally settled by the Seneca people, one of the Iroquois tribes. European settlers arrived in the early 19th century, and the town was incorporated in 1921. The town was named "Orchard Park" due to the many orchards that were planted in the area.

Geography

Orchard Park is located at

   
       42°46 
       N°78
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 99.3 square kilometers, all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 29,686 people residing in the town. The population density was approximately 299 people per square kilometer. The racial makeup of the town was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Education

Orchard Park is served by the Orchard Park Central School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Orchard Park High School. The town is also home to several private schools and is in proximity to higher education institutions in Buffalo.

Economy

The economy of Orchard Park is diverse, with sectors including retail, healthcare, and education. The town is home to several small businesses and is part of the larger Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area economy.

Notable People

• Jim Kelly, former NFL quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
• Patrick Kaleta, former professional ice hockey player.

Sports

Orchard Park is known for being the location of Highmark Stadium, the home of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.

External links

• Official website of Orchard Park