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Bovina, New York
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 Bovina, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.49 sq mi (115.24 km2) |
| • Land | 44.26 sq mi (114.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 658 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-025-07597 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978745 |
Bovina is a small town located in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 658 people lived there. The town got its name "Bovina" from General Erastus Root. He thought the area was perfect for grazing animals, like cows. Bovina is an inland town in the eastern part of Delaware County.
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Bovina's History
The town of Bovina was created in 1820. It was formed from parts of three other towns: Delhi, Stamford, and Middletown. When it was first established, Bovina had about 1,200 residents.
The population grew for a while, reaching its highest point in the 1840s. After that, the number of people living in Bovina slowly started to decrease. In the late 1800s, Bovina became well-known for its excellent dairy products, especially its butter.
A special place called the Burns Family Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's an important historical site.
Bovina's Geography
Bovina is known for having some of the highest land in Delaware County. The highest point in the town is over 3,340 feet (1,018 meters) above sea level. This high spot is on an unnamed mountain peak in the eastern part of Bovina. From there, you can see the Plattekill Mountain ski area in the nearby town of Roxbury.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Bovina is about 44.5 square miles (115.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 44.3 square miles (114.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Bovina's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,207 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,346 | 11.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,403 | 4.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,316 | −6.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,242 | −5.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,022 | −17.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,022 | 0.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,007 | −1.5% | |
| 1900 | 932 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 912 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 858 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 771 | −10.1% | |
| 1940 | 806 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 711 | −11.8% | |
| 1960 | 594 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 506 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 562 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 550 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 664 | 20.7% | |
| 2010 | 633 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 658 | 3.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 664 people living in Bovina. These people lived in 277 households, and 193 of these were families. About 24.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.3%) were married couples.
The population of Bovina is spread out across different age groups. In 2000:
- 19.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Bovina was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101 males.
Communities and Locations in Bovina
- Bovina - This is the main community within the town.
- Bovina Center - This is another important location in the town. The Bovina Center Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This means it's recognized as a historically important area.
See also
In Spanish: Bovina (Nueva York) para niños
