Genesee County, county in New York, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,994 inhabitants. The county was created 221 years ago in 1803. Its county seat is Batavia.
There are 14 city/town in Genesee County, NY. The largest city of Genesee County is Batavia with a population of 6,861. Other cities include, Le Roy population 4,233, Pembroke population 4,119, Brookville population 3,592, Darien population 3,006
Genesee County sits in western New York between the cities of Buffalo and Rochester. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Genesee County:
Batavia is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County. Located along the Tonawanda Creek, Batavia has around 15,000 residents. The city has a historic downtown with the Holland Land Office Museum. Batavia hosts festivals like the Summer Wind Event and Taste of Batavia.
Le Roy is a village in central Genesee County with around 4,000 residents. Settled in the early 1800s, Le Roy contains Victorian homes and buildings. The village is home to the famous JELL-O brand, invented here in 1897.
Oakfield is a small village located along the Tonawanda Creek in western Genesee County. With around 1,500 residents, Oakfield contains historic churches, homes and buildings. The area hosts an annual aluminum festival and car show.
Elba is a rural farming village with under 1,000 residents. Located in eastern Genesee County, Elba was first settled in the 1820s. The village celebrates its heritage with the annual Elba Days and Elijah Fay Days.
Corfu is a small village situated along the Tonawanda Creek north of Batavia. The village has less than 1,000 residents. Corfu has antique shops, historical buildings and several annual festivals.
Overall, Genesee County consists of rural farming communities and villages surrounded by the Tonawanda Creek. Batavia serves as the main urban hub and center for jobs and amenities in the county. The area celebrates its early 19th century history and natural scenery.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Genesee County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Alabama | Town in New York, United States | 1,726 |
Alexander | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America | 489 |
Batavia | Town in New York | 6,861 |
Bergen | Village in Genesee County, New York, United States | 1,073 |
Brookville | Village in New York, United States | 3,592 |
Byron | Town in New York, United States | 2,220 |
Corfu | Village in New York, U. | 702 |
Darien | Town in Genesee County, New York, United States | 3,006 |
Elba | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America | 2,233 |
Le Roy | City in Genesee County, New York, United States | 4,233 |
Oakfield | City in United States of America | 1,762 |
Pavilion | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America | 2,335 |
Pembroke | Town in New York, United States | 4,119 |
Stafford | Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America | 2,312 |