Antwerp (village), New York facts for kids
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Antwerp, New York
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 Antwerp (village), New York
Location in New York
Antwerp (village), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Antwerp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 506 |
| • Density | 504.49/sq mi (194.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13608, 13671
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-02286 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942514 |
Antwerp is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 686 people lived there. This village is right in the middle of the Town of Antwerp. It is also northeast of a larger city called Watertown.
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History of Antwerp Village
The village of Antwerp was once known as "Indian River." This name came from its location right on the Indian River.
Antwerp officially became a village in 1853. The oldest part of the village, with its historic buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This area is known as the Village of Antwerp Historic District.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.76 square kilometers (1.07 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.68 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). The rest, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
The Indian River flows right through the center of Antwerp. This river is part of the larger Oswegatchie River system.
Antwerp is located on U.S. Route 11. It is about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Watertown. The village is also about 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Gouverneur.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 300 | — | |
| 1850 | 250 | −16.7% | |
| 1860 | 621 | 148.4% | |
| 1870 | 773 | 24.5% | |
| 1880 | 731 | −5.4% | |
| 1890 | 912 | 24.8% | |
| 1900 | 929 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 974 | 4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,012 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 868 | −14.2% | |
| 1940 | 817 | −5.9% | |
| 1950 | 846 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 881 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 872 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 749 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 739 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 716 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 686 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 506 | −26.2% | |
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In the year 2000, a census counted 716 people living in Antwerp. These people lived in 260 households, and 166 of these were families. The village had about 682 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village were White (96.51%). A small number were Black or African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 2.93% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples. About 16.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.75 people.
The median age in the village was 36 years old. About 31.4% of the population was under 18. About 12.7% of the people were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in the village was $33,472. For families, the median income was $40,833. The per capita income for the village was $12,881. About 19.2% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included 26.5% of those under 18.
Education in Antwerp
Students in Antwerp attend schools that are part of the Indian River Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Antwerp (villa) para niños
