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Butler, New York
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Location in Wayne County and the state of New York.
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 Butler, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Settled | 1803 |
| Established | February 26, 1826 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.17 sq mi (96.27 km2) |
| • Land | 37.09 sq mi (96.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,064 |
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(2016)
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1,929 |
| • Density | 52.01/sq mi (20.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-11473 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978769 |
Butler is a small town in Wayne County, New York. In 2010, about 2,064 people lived there.
The Town of Butler is located on the eastern side of Wayne County. It is west of Syracuse, New York.
Even though Butler has its own post office, the area uses four different ZIP Codes. Only the small community of South Butler uses the ZIP Code 13154. Other parts of Butler use ZIP Codes for nearby towns like Wolcott, Red Creek, and Savannah.
The main government offices for the town are found in Butler Center.
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History of Butler
Early Settlement
People first started settling in the area that is now Butler in 1803.
The Town of Butler was officially created in 1826. It was formed from a part of the Town of Wolcott.
Butler Correctional Facility
For many years, Butler was home to the Butler Correctional Facility. This was a medium-security prison run by New York State. It was located in the northeastern part of town, near the community of Westbury. The prison closed down on July 26, 2014. This decision was made by Governor Andrew Cuomo's government.
Historic Buildings
A special building called the Roe Cobblestone Schoolhouse is in Butler. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Butler
Butler has been home to some notable individuals:
- Antoinette Brown Blackwell: She was the first woman in the United States to become an ordained minister. This means she was officially recognized to lead religious services.
- Samuel Ringgold Ward: He was an African-American pastor and a strong supporter of ending slavery. He became a minister ten years before Antoinette Blackwell.
Geography of Butler
Size and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 37.2 square miles (96.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small amount of water.
The eastern border of the town is also the border of Cayuga County.
Important Roads
Several important roads run through Butler:
- New York State Route 89: This is a major highway that goes north and south through the town. It crosses New York State Route 104 in the northwestern part of Butler.
- New York State Route 370: This road starts in the northeastern part of Butler.
People and Homes in Butler
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,764 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,271 | 28.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,272 | 0.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,338 | 2.9% | |
| 1870 | 2,023 | −13.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,161 | 6.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,836 | −15.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,786 | −2.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,610 | −9.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,452 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,384 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,411 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,429 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,441 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,593 | 10.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,720 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,152 | 25.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,277 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,064 | −9.4% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,929 | −6.5% | |
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Population Details
In 2010, there were 2,064 people living in Butler. These people lived in 723 households, and 525 of these were families. The town had about 55.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Butler (92.5%) were White. About 3.2% were Black. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 723 households, about 31.1% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.4%) were married couples. About 9.0% were households led by a woman without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.76 people. The average family had about 3.16 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Butler is spread out across different age groups. About 29.2% of the people were under 20 years old. About 13.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Butler was 38.1 years.
Income and Poverty
In 2010, the average income for a household in Butler was $42,643. For families, the average income was $44,851.
About 9.8% of families and 17.7% of all people in Butler lived below the poverty line. This included 21.2% of children under 18 and 6.3% of people aged 65 or older.
Housing in Butler
There were 785 housing units in the town. Most of these homes (80.1%) were owned by the people living in them. About 19.9% of homes were rented. Only a small number of homes were empty.
Communities and Places in Butler
- Butler Center — This is a small community located near the middle of the town. The Methodist Episcopal Church of Butler here is a historic building.
- Mill Pond — A small lake found to the east of Butler Center.
- South Butler (also known as "Harringtons Corner") — This community is near the southern border of the town, along NY-89. In 1853, Antoinette Brown became the first woman minister in the U.S. here.
- West Butler — A community near the western town line on Route 259. It was sometimes called "Cider Hill."
- Westbury — This community is in the northeastern corner of the town, on County Road 267. It sits right on the town border.
- Wolcott Creek — An important stream that flows through the town.
See also
In Spanish: Butler (Nueva York) para niños
