Bloomfield, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bloomfield, New York
Village
Bloomfield, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Ontario
Area
• Total	1.40 sq mi (3.61 km2)
• Land	1.40 sq mi (3.61 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	876 ft (267 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,277
• Density	915.41/sq mi (353.41/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14469
Area code(s)	585
FIPS code	36-06945
GNIS feature ID	0979686
Website	www.bloomfieldny.org

Bloomfield is a small village located in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,361 people lived there.

The Village of Bloomfield is part of the Town of East Bloomfield. It is located west of a larger city called Canandaigua.

History of Bloomfield

Bloomfield was once part of a large land deal called the Phelps and Gorham Purchase in 1788. The village was officially formed in 1990. This happened when two nearby communities, Holcomb and East Bloomfield, decided to join together.

Two important historical buildings in Bloomfield are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church Complex and St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Geography of Bloomfield

Bloomfield is located at coordinates 42°53′57″N 77°25′47″W / 42.89917°N 77.42972°W / 42.89917; -77.42972. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau states that the village covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

The village is mostly found between New York State Route 444 and two roads that run together: US 20 and New York State Route 5. Another road, New York State Route 64, also meets US-20 just west of the village.

A stream called Fish Creek flows along the north side of Bloomfield. This creek is a branch of Ganargua Creek. It eventually connects to the famous Erie Canal to the north.

Population and People

In the year 2000, there were 1,267 people living in Bloomfield. These people lived in 474 households, and 346 of these were families. The village had about 900 people per square mile.

Most people living in Bloomfield are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households in Bloomfield have children under 18 living there. Most families are married couples. The average household had about 2.6 people, and the average family had about 3 people.

The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26% of the people were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.

Famous People from Bloomfield

Many interesting people have connections to Bloomfield:

• Eunice Newton Foote: She was a civil rights activist. She was also the first scientist known to study how sunlight warms different gases.
• Jonathan Child: He was the very first mayor of Rochester, New York.
• Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis: She fought against slavery and for women's right to vote. She was also an educator.
• Ryan Lochte: This American professional swimmer has won 12 Olympic medals. He went to Bloomfield Central School.
• William Ketchum: He used to be the mayor of Buffalo, New York.
• Wayne Barker: He is a composer who was nominated for a Tony Award for the musical Peter and the Starcatcher. He graduated from Bloomfield High School.
• Kaitlyn Tiffany: She is a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine. She also wrote a novel called Everything I Need I Get From You. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2011.

Economy and Businesses

Bloomfield is home to some important businesses:

• Crosman Corporation: This company makes airguns and airsoft guns. Their main office is located in Bloomfield on Highway 5.
• Other Half Brewing Company: This brewery is located at 6621 State Route 5 & 20.

See also

In Spanish: Bloomfield (Nueva York) para niños