Catlin, New York facts for kids
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Catlin, New York
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 Catlin, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.02 sq mi (98.46 km2) |
| • Land | 37.99 sq mi (98.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,554  |
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(2021)
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2,510 |
| • Density | 67.62/sq mi (26.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-015-12947 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978800 |
Catlin is a small town located in Chemung County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,554 people lived there. The town is named after Phineas Catlin, who was a surveyor and a public official. Catlin is in the northwest part of Chemung County, just northwest of the city of Elmira. It is part of the larger Elmira area.
History of Catlin
The land where Catlin is located was first settled around 1816. The town of Catlin was officially formed in 1823. It was created from a larger town called Catharine. Later, in 1835, another town called Dix was formed from the northern part of Catlin. Today, both Catharine and Dix are in a different county, Schuyler County.
Geography of Catlin
Catlin covers a total area of about 38 square miles (98.5 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
The town of Catlin shares its northern border with Schuyler County. To the west, it borders Steuben County.
Important roads in the area include New York State Route 14, which runs along the eastern edge of the town. New York State Route 414 is another highway that goes from north to south through the western part of Catlin.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,015 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,119 | −44.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,474 | 31.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,308 | −11.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,342 | 2.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,450 | 8.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,180 | −18.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,109 | −6.0% | |
| 1910 | 870 | −21.6% | |
| 1920 | 737 | −15.3% | |
| 1930 | 670 | −9.1% | |
| 1940 | 715 | 6.7% | |
| 1950 | 690 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,831 | 165.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,461 | 34.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,719 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,626 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,649 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,618 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,554 | −2.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,510 | −4.1% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,649 people living in Catlin. These people lived in 985 households, and 742 of these were families. The population density was about 70 people per square mile (27 people per square kilometer).
About 37.3% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households (61.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 26.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years.
Places in the Town of Catlin
The Town of Catlin includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Catlin Center – This was once a community in the north-central part of the town.
- Chambers – This is a small village or hamlet located where NY-414 and County Road 35 meet, on the east side of Post Creek.
- Johnson Hollow – This is a valley found in the northern part of Catlin.
- Pine Valley – This is a hamlet and a special area defined by the census. It is located on the eastern border of the town, near NY-14. Part of Pine Valley also extends into the town of Veteran.
- Post Creek – This name refers to two things:
- A hamlet (small village) located near the western border of the town.
- A stream that flows along the western border of the town and later joins the Chemung River.
- Smith Corners – This is a location found east of Post Creek.
- Tompkins Corners – This is a hamlet located near the southern border of the town, on County Road 11.
