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Dix, New York
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 Dix, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schuyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.71 sq mi (95.08 km2) |
| • Land | 36.26 sq mi (93.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,723  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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3,694 |
| • Density | 107.95/sq mi (41.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-20676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978905 |
Dix is a town located in Schuyler County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,723 people lived there. The Town of Dix is found on the southern edge of Schuyler County, just north of Elmira.
History of Dix
Dix became a town on April 17, 1835. It was created from a part of the Town of Catlin, even before Schuyler County was officially formed. The town was named after a respected person named John A. Dix.
A very important waterway, the Chemung Canal, was finished in 1833. It linked the southern part of Seneca Lake to the Chemung River. This canal followed the Catharine Creek Valley, right through the eastern side of Dix. Another canal, the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, connected Seneca Lake to the famous Erie Canal, making it easy to transport goods.
Later, in 1842, the area we now know as Watkins Glen became its own village, originally called "Jefferson."
Geography of Dix
Dix covers about 36.6 square miles (95 square kilometers). Most of this is land, but about 0.5 square miles (1.28%) is water.
To the north, Dix touches Seneca Lake, which is one of New York's beautiful Finger Lakes. The southern border of the town is shared with Chemung County.
Several main roads pass through or near Dix. New York State Route 14 joins New York State Route 79 and New York State Route 414 by Watkins Glen. NY-14 is one of the main streets in Watkins Glen village. New York State Route 329 and New York State Route 419 lead into Watkins Glen village from the west.
People of Dix
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,990 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,953 | 48.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,908 | −1.5% | |
| 1870 | 4,282 | 47.2% | |
| 1880 | 4,168 | −2.7% | |
| 1890 | 3,700 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 3,894 | 5.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,625 | −6.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,486 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 3,583 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,739 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,871 | 3.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,916 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,201 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,138 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,130 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,197 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,864 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,723 | −3.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,694 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,197 people living in Dix. The town had 1,643 households and 1,071 families. The population density was about 116 people per square mile. Most residents (97.31%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 26.3% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 24.2% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 17.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Dix was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91 males.
The median income for a household in Dix was $33,081. For families, it was $40,669. About 12.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.3% of those under 18 and 7.2% of those 65 or older.
Places in the Town of Dix
- Beaver Dams – A small community in the southwestern part of the town. The Coon Family Log Cabin is a historic site here.
- Glen Creek – A stream that flows through the famous Watkins Glen State Park gorge and the village of Watkins Glen.
- Montour Falls – A small part of the Village of Montour Falls is located in Dix.
- Moreland – A small community in the southern part of the town.
- Moreland Station – A location just south of Moreland.
- North Beaver Dams – A place north of Beaver Dams on County Road 19.
- Townsend – A community near the western town line.
- Townsend Creek – A stream that flows into Glen Creek in the state park.
- Watkins Glen (originally "Jefferson") – The western part of this well-known village is in Dix.
- Watkins Glen International – A famous motor race track southwest of Watkins Glen. It has hosted big races like Formula One and NASCAR Cup Series events.
- Watkins Glen State Park – A beautiful state park west of the Village of Watkins Glen, known for its stunning gorges and waterfalls.
- Wedgewood – A community in the eastern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Dix (Nueva York) para niños
