Albion, Orleans County, New York facts for kids
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Albion
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Downtown Albion, NY
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Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans County |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.35 sq mi (65.66 km2) |
| • Land | 25.26 sq mi (65.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,230 |
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7,982 |
| • Density | 328.78/sq mi (126.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14411
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-073-01044 |
Albion is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is located in the middle of the county. In 2020, about 7,639 people lived there. The town is named after the village of Albion, which is mostly located within the town's borders.
The Town of Albion includes most of the village of Albion. This village is the county seat, meaning it's where the main government offices for Orleans County are. A small part of the village is in the nearby town of Gaines.
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History of Albion Town
The Town of Albion was formed in 1875. It was created when the Town of Barre was divided. In 1890, the town had a population of 1,304 people.
A special place called Mount Albion Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Albion covers about 25.4 square miles (65.7 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 25.2 square miles (65.3 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
The famous Erie Canal flows right through the town. This canal is a historic waterway used for shipping.
Several important roads cross through Albion. New York State Route 31A and New York State Route 98 meet near the southern edge of the town. Also, New York State Route 31 runs from east to west across the town.
Climate in Albion
Albion has a type of climate called a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Albion was 101°F (38°C). This happened on August 26, 1948, September 3, 1953, and July 8, 1988. The coldest temperature recorded was -20°F (-29°C) on February 18, 1979.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 669 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,503 | 124.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,010 | 33.7% | |
| 1860 | 2,348 | 16.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,359 | 0.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,569 | 8.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,172 | −15.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,724 | −20.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,472 | −14.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,288 | −12.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,175 | −8.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,094 | −6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,036 | −5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,125 | 8.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,452 | 29.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,730 | 19.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,043 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,083 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,073 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 7,639 | 268.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 8,468 people living in the town of Albion. There were 2,559 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Albion, about 76.3%, were White. About 17.6% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 7.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.48 people. The average family had 3.11 people.
Communities and Places in Albion
- Albion – This is the main village and the county seat. It's located where NY-31 and NY-98 roads meet.
- Albion Correctional Facility – This is a New York state prison for women. It's located west of Albion village on NY Route 31.
- Bentons Corners – This used to be a small area south of Albion village.
- Eagle Harbor Station – This is a small community, or hamlet, located west of Albion village.
- Orleans Correctional Facility – This is another state prison in New York.
- Orleans County Sheriff's Office – The main office for the county's police force is in the town.
- Riches Corners – This is a hamlet found in the southeastern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Albion (condado de Orleans, Nueva York) para niños
