Evans, New York

Evans, New York
U.S. Post Office, Angola, NY
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°38′46″N 79°01′59″W / 42.64611°N 79.03306°W / 42.64611; -79.03306
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie
Incorporated1821
Named afterDavid Evans
Government
 • SupervisorMary Hosler
  • Thomas George
  • Mike Schraft
  • Jeanne Macko
  • Laurie Reitz
Area
 • Total
41.56 sq mi (107.64 km2)
 • Land41.53 sq mi (107.56 km2)
 • Water0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,308
 • Density389.9/sq mi (150.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code716
FIPS code36-029-24801
FIPS code36-24801
GNIS feature ID0978947
Websitewww.townofevans.org

Evans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 16,356 at the 2010 census. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott.

The town is approximately 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Buffalo and is a rural community with 12 miles (19 km) of waterfront. The town is located close to the major trading centers of the Northeast and is a bi-national gateway for commerce due to the region's border location with Canada.