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Burns, New York
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 Burns, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.26 sq mi (70.59 km2) |
| • Land | 27.22 sq mi (70.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,045  |
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(2021)
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1,037 |
| • Density | 41.18/sq mi (15.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-003-11253 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978767 |
Burns is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,045 people lived there. The town is named after a famous Scottish poet named Robert Burns.
Burns is in the northeast part of Allegany County. It is located northwest of the city of Hornell.
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History of Burns
The area that is now Burns was first settled around 1805. From the very beginning, the village of Canaseraga was the main settlement in the town.
The town of Burns was officially formed in 1826. It was created from a part of the town of Ossian, which was in Livingston County. Many people used to think the town was named "Burns" because of a big fire in Canaseraga. However, it was actually named after the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.
Geography of Burns
The town of Burns covers an area of about 27.2 square miles (70.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04%, is water.
The northern border of Burns touches Livingston County. The eastern border of the town is shared with Steuben County.
New York State Route 70 is a main road that goes through the northern part of the town. This road also passes through the village of Canaseraga.
People of Burns
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 702 | — | |
| 1840 | 867 | 23.5% | |
| 1850 | 943 | 8.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,064 | 12.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,340 | 25.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,671 | 24.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,506 | −9.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,424 | −5.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,524 | 7.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,214 | −20.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,152 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,187 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,185 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,238 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,256 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,211 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,299 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,248 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,180 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,045 | −11.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,037 | −12.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,248 people living in Burns. These people lived in 456 households, and 340 of these were families. The town had about 45.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Burns were White (97.84%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.96% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.2% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (59.9%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Burns was 37 years old. About 29.6% of the population was under 18. About 11.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Communities and Places in Burns
Here are some of the smaller communities and important places you can find in the Town of Burns:
- Burns – This is a small hamlet (a tiny village) located on the eastern edge of the town. It used to be called DeWittsville.
- Canaseraga – This is a village located at the northern border of the town. It's on New York State Route 70 and near the Canaseraga Creek.
- Canaseraga Creek – This is a stream that flows through the northern part of the town. It eventually joins the Genesee River.
- Garwoods – Another hamlet located in the northwest corner of the town. You can find it where New York State Route 70 meets County Route 15B.
- Gas Spring – A specific location found in the southwest part of the town.
- Mastin Corners – A location near the western border of the town.
See also
- In Spanish: Burns (Nueva York) para niños
