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 southwest of Buffalo and is a rural community with 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.
The town of Evans was established in 1821 from part of the town of Eden. The first settler arrived circa 1804, but there was no permanent settlement until 1808. David Evans was named the local agent of the Holland Land Company in 1827. He was known for his humane management of the company business in relation to the impoverished settlers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.08%, is water.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), US 20 (Southwestern Boulevard), and NY 5 (Erie Road) pass through the town.
The north town line is defined by Eighteen Mile Creek, which is well known for excellent fossil formations. Lake Erie defines the west town line.
The town of Brant is to the south, Hamburg is to the northeast, and the town of Eden is to the east.
Angola – A village in the south part of the town.
Angola Lake Shore Addition – A community in the southwest part of the town.
Angola on the Lake – A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
Bennett Beach – A lakeside park west of Evans Center.
Camp Lakeland – A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
Camp Pioneer – A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
Derby – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
Evans Beach Park – A hamlet on the lake shore west of Angola.
Evans Center – A hamlet on NY-5 north of Angola.
Evangola State Park – A small part of the state park is at the town's south line.
Grandview Bay – A lakeside hamlet west of Angola.
Highland-on-the-Lake – A lakeside hamlet on NY-5.
Jerusalem Corners – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
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