Castile (village), New York facts for kids
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Castile, New York
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 Castile (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Settled | 1816 |
| Incorporated | June 19, 1877 |
| Named for | Likely the Kingdom of Castile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 970 |
| • Density | 715.34/sq mi (276.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14427
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-12771 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0945981 |
Castile is a small village in Wyoming County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 970 people lived there.
The Village of Castile is located inside the larger area known as the Town of Castile.
History of Castile
Castile was first settled in 1816. The village officially became a village in 1877. It is thought to be named after the Kingdom of Castile, a historical region in Spain.
Where is Castile?
Castile is located in western New York state. You can find it at coordinates 42°37′47″N 78°3′17″W / 42.62972°N 78.05472°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A main road, New York State Route 39, goes through the village. It runs from the northeast to the southwest. This road also meets New York State Route 19A in Castile.
People in Castile
The number of people living in Castile has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 712 | — | |
| 1880 | 965 | 35.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,146 | 18.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,088 | −5.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,040 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,013 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 900 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 902 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,072 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,146 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,330 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,135 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,078 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,051 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,015 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 970 | −4.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,051 people living in Castile. There were 427 households, which are groups of people living together. About 284 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (98.76%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.48% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.8% of households had children under 18. Many households (51.1%) were married couples. About 29.3% of households were single individuals.
The average age of people in Castile in 2000 was 38 years old. About 25.7% of the population was under 18. About 15.0% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the village was $34,519 per year. For families, the average income was $42,019.
See also
In Spanish: Castile (villa) para niños
