Bradford, New York facts for kids
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Bradford, New York
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 Bradford, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.24 sq mi (65.36 km2) |
| • Land | 25.12 sq mi (65.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 811  |
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(2021)
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801 |
| • Density | 33.04/sq mi (12.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-07740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978747 |
Bradford is a small town in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 811 people lived there. This town is named after Major Robert Bradford. You can find Bradford in the northeastern part of Steuben County, just north of the city of Corning.
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The Story of Bradford
Bradford was first settled around the year 1793. The very first person to settle here was Daniel Taylor. He lived from 1775 to 1851.
The town of Bradford was officially formed in 1836. It was created from a part of the town of Orange. At that time, Orange was known as the town of Jersey.
Where is Bradford Located?
Bradford is a town with a total area of about 24.9 square miles (64.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 24.8 square miles (64.2 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of the town is also the border of Schuyler County. A part of Lamoka Lake, called Mill Pond, is located within the eastern side of Bradford.
New York State Route 226 is a main road that goes through the town. It runs from the east to the west.
People Living in Bradford
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,547 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,010 | 29.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,211 | −39.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,080 | −10.8% | |
| 1880 | 937 | −13.2% | |
| 1890 | 765 | −18.4% | |
| 1900 | 771 | 0.8% | |
| 1910 | 613 | −20.5% | |
| 1920 | 570 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 507 | −11.1% | |
| 1940 | 486 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 510 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 558 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 630 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 724 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 699 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 763 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 855 | 12.1% | |
| 2020 | 811 | −5.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 801 | −6.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 763 people living in Bradford. These people made up 288 households. The average number of people in each household was about 2.64.
About 34.7% of the households had children under 18 years old. About 51.4% of households were married couples living together.
The median age of people in the town was 36 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18. About 9.2% of the population was 65 years or older.
Places in Bradford
- Bradford – This is a small community, or hamlet, in the northeastern part of the town. It is located on County Road 16. This hamlet is near the end of Mill Pond, which is part of Lamoka Lake.
- Mud Creek – This is a stream that flows into Mill Pond. It is located near the Bradford hamlet.
- South Bradford – This is another hamlet in the south-central part of the town. It is found where County Roads 17 and 18 meet.
