Darien, New York facts for kids
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Darien, New York
South Pembroke
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Pronounced DARE-E-ANN
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.59 sq mi (123.26 km2) |
| • Land | 47.37 sq mi (122.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,010 |
| • Density | 63.54/sq mi (24.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-037-19719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978886 |
Darien is a small town located in Genesee County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,010 people lived there. Darien is in the southwestern part of Genesee County, which is southwest of the city of Batavia.
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History of Darien
Early Days and Name Changes
Long ago, the area where Darien is now was home to the Seneca people. They called this place O-so-on-to-geh, which means "Place where turkeys are found."
The first settlers arrived around 1803. At first, the area was known as South Pembroke. The town of Darien was officially created in 1832. It was formed from the southern part of another town called Pembroke. In its early years, Darien was mostly a farming community. It grew food for nearby cities like Buffalo.
Geography of Darien
Where Darien is Located
Darien covers a total area of about 47.6 square miles (123.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47.5 square miles (122.7 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
The western border of Darien touches the town of Alden in Erie County. To the south, Darien shares a border with the town of Bennington in Wyoming County.
Major Roads in Darien
Several important roads pass through Darien:
- US Route 20 (also called Broadway) goes across the town. It meets NY-77 in a place called Darien Center.
- The northern end of NY-238 (Attica Road) is also in Darien.
- NY-33 crosses the very northwest corner of the town.
Population of Darien
How Many People Live Here
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,406 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,084 | −13.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,143 | 2.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,054 | −4.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,046 | −0.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,964 | −4.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,887 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,779 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,617 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,740 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,667 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,899 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,357 | 24.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,745 | 16.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,950 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,979 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,061 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,158 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,010 | −4.7% | |
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The population of Darien has changed over the years. In 1840, about 2,406 people lived there. The population went down for a while, but then started to grow again. By 2010, it reached 3,158 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 3,010.
In 2000, there were 3,061 people living in Darien. Most of the people were White. About 38% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. The average age of people in Darien was 37 years old.
The average income for a household in Darien in 2000 was about $48,844 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Darien
- Robert Laben – He was a professor at the University of California, Davis. A building there, Laben Hall, is named after him.
- Marshal H. Pengra – He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like their state government.
- Al Tharnish – He was a famous foot-racing champion in the 1800s.
Places and Communities in Darien
Darien has several interesting communities and locations:
- Corfu – A small part of this village is in the northern part of Darien, along NY-77.
- Corfu Station – This place is south of Corfu village, also on NY-77.
- Darien (also known as Darien City) – This is a small community (called a hamlet) east of Darien Center. It's where Routes NY-20 and NY-238 meet.
- Darien Center – This hamlet is east of the state park and south of the theme park. It's located at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 77. It used to be called "Kings Corners."
- Darien Lakes State Park – This state park is a great place for outdoor activities. It's west of Darien Center, along US-20.
- Six Flags Darien Lake – This is a popular theme park with rides and entertainment. It's north of Darien Center, on NY-77.
- Fargo – A hamlet located in the northwest corner of the town, near the town borders and the state park.
- Griswold – A hamlet located south of Darien.
- Lehigh – A hamlet found in the northeast corner of the town.
- Longwood – A hamlet on the northern border of the town, southeast of Corfu.
- Murder Creek – This is a small stream that flows into Tonawanda Creek.
- Sawyens – A hamlet located east of the theme park.
See also
In Spanish: Darien (Nueva York) para niños
