Elba (village), New York facts for kids
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Elba, New York
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| Nickname(s):
"Onion Capital of the World"
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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 |
| Town | Elba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 558 |
| • Density | 548.67/sq mi (211.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14058
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-23745 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949446 |
Elba is a small village located in Genesee County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 558 people lived there. The village gets its name from the famous island of Elba.
You can find Elba north of Batavia. It's right where two main roads meet: NYS Route 98 and NYS Route 262.
Elba is known as the "Onion Capital of the World." One of the biggest farms in New York, Torrey Farms, is located here. They have about 8,000 acres (32 km²) of land in Elba. They also own another 2,000 acres (8.1 km²) of special "muckland" in Potter, New York, where they grow lots of onions.
Every year, Elba hosts its fun "Onion Festival" on the first weekend of August. Many people from Elba and nearby towns come to enjoy it. Some even travel from all over New York! The festival has exciting events like a Fireman's Parade and a Kiddie Parade. They also raffle off a car, and crown an "Onion Queen." All the money raised from the festival helps support the Elba Fire Department. In 2016, the main festival didn't happen, but an Onion Queen was still chosen at a different town event in July.
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History of Elba
The first person to settle in the area that became Elba was John Roraback in 1804. He was a weaver. The village of Elba officially became a village in 1884. Before that, in 1882, people tried to name the town "Pine Hill." This name came from a Native American name for the area. But there was a disagreement, and it even led to a lawsuit!
Elba was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people find freedom. There was even a real underground tunnel here! It went under Main Street, connecting an inn to the home of its owner, Elias Pettibone. That tunnel has since collapsed.
Where is Elba?
Elba is in the northern part of Genesee County. New York State Route 98 goes right through the village. This road can take you 11 miles (18 km) north to Albion. Or, you can go 5 miles (8 km) south to Batavia, which is the main town of Genesee County.
New York State Route 262 also passes through the southern part of Elba. This road leads 6 miles (10 km) east to Byron. It also goes 4 miles (6 km) west to Oakfield.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village of Elba covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²). All of this area is land.
Elba's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 428 | — | |
| 1900 | 395 | −7.7% | |
| 1910 | 351 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 577 | 64.4% | |
| 1930 | 562 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 614 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 569 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 739 | 29.9% | |
| 1970 | 752 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 750 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 703 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 696 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 676 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 558 | −17.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 696 people living in Elba. About 38.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.84 people. The median age in the village was 37 years old.
Famous People from Elba
- Bill Kauffman – a political writer.
- B. S. Potter – a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
See also
In Spanish: Elba (villa) para niños
