Boylston, New York facts for kids
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Boylston, New York
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.16 sq mi (101.42 km2) |
| • Land | 39.14 sq mi (101.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 549 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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547 |
| • Density | 13.98/sq mi (5.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13083
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-07674 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978746 |
Boylston is a small town in Oswego County, New York, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 498 people. This was a slight decrease from 549 people in 2010. The town is named after the very first person who owned land in that area.
The Town of Boylston is located on the northern edge of Oswego County.
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Discovering Boylston's Past
The area where Boylston is now was first called "Campania." People started settling here around 1812.
How Boylston Was Formed
Boylston became its own town in 1828. It was created from a part of the Town of Orwell. The town has always had a small number of residents.
Exploring Boylston's Geography
Boylston covers a total area of about 39.2 square miles (101.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.
Boylston's Borders
The northern border of Boylston touches Jefferson County. Part of the western border also follows the line with Jefferson County.
Understanding Boylston's Population
The population of Boylston has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 388 | — | |
| 1840 | 481 | 24.0% | |
| 1850 | 621 | 29.1% | |
| 1860 | 909 | 46.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,053 | 15.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,283 | 21.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,081 | −15.7% | |
| 1900 | 849 | −21.5% | |
| 1910 | 667 | −21.4% | |
| 1920 | 545 | −18.3% | |
| 1930 | 444 | −18.5% | |
| 1940 | 365 | −17.8% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −17.3% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 276 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 390 | 41.3% | |
| 1990 | 443 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 505 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 549 | 8.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 547 | −0.4% | |
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Who Lives in Boylston?
In 2000, there were 505 people living in Boylston. Most of the people living there were White (98.02%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.18% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
There were 193 households in the town. Many of these households (58.0%) were married couples living together. About 31.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.62 people.
Age Groups in Boylston
The population in Boylston is spread across different age groups.
- About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Boylston was 38 years.
Income in Boylston
In 2000, the average income for a household in Boylston was $39,375 per year. For families, the average income was $44,792 per year. About 8.3% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.8% of those under 18.
Communities and Places in Boylston
Boylston has several small communities and interesting spots:
- Boylston Center – This is a small village, or hamlet, in the middle of the town. It is located where Routes NY-13 and 50 meet.
- East Boylston – Another hamlet found in the northeastern part of the town. It is located on Route 17.
- Hemlock District – This area is located to the east of Boylston Center.
- North Boylston – A hamlet in the very northwestern corner of the town.
- Plantz Corners – This hamlet is close to the eastern town line. Routes 13 and 17 pass through it.
- Smartville – A hamlet located south of Boylston Center. It is on Route 50.
- Tamarack Swamp – This is a bog (a type of wetland) found in the southeastern part of the town.
