Enfield, New York facts for kids
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Enfield, New York
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 Enfield, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.84 sq mi (95.41 km2) |
| • Land | 36.73 sq mi (95.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,401  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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3,359 |
| • Density | 98.03/sq mi (37.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-24548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978940 |
Enfield is a small town located in Tompkins County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,401 people lived there.
The Town of Enfield is on the western edge of Tompkins County. It is located west of the city of Ithaca.
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History of Enfield
Early Days and Formation
In 1779, a group called the Sullivan Expedition traveled through this area. Later, this land became part of the Central New York Military Tract. This was a special area set aside for soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
The first settlers arrived in Enfield around 1804. The town of Enfield was officially created in 1821. It was formed from a part of another town called Ulysses.
Enfield's Location and Land (Geography)
Size and Borders
Enfield covers a total area of about 36.9 square miles (95.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
The western border of Enfield is shared with Schuyler County. To the north, Enfield borders the Town of Ulysses. To the south, it borders the Town of Newfield. The eastern border of Enfield is close to the Town of Ithaca and Cayuga Lake. Cayuga Lake is one of the famous Finger Lakes in New York.
Main Roads
New York State Route 79 is a main road that runs east to west through Enfield. It crosses another important road, New York State Route 327, at a spot called Millers Corners.
People of Enfield (Demographics)
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Enfield has changed a lot over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,332 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,340 | 0.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,117 | −9.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,919 | −9.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,693 | −11.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,690 | −0.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,393 | −17.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,214 | −12.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,000 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 867 | −13.3% | |
| 1930 | 939 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,082 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,316 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,573 | 19.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,028 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,375 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,054 | 28.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,369 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,512 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,401 | −3.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,359 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,369 people living in Enfield. These people lived in 1,323 different homes. About 891 of these homes were families.
Age Groups
The people in Enfield are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 27.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30.3% of the population was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 8.8% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Enfield was 36 years.
Places to See in Enfield
Enfield has several small communities and important locations:
- Applegate Corner – This spot is where NY-79 meets Applegate Road.
- Black Oaks Corner – You can find this location where Harvey Hill Road and Black Oak Road cross.
- Bostwick Corners – This is a small village where NY-327 meets Bostwick Road and Harvey Hill Road.
- Christian Hill – A small village located on the northern border of the town.
- Enfield Center (or "Enfield") – This is the main village in Enfield. It's on NY-327 where Enfield Center Roads (East and West) meet.
- Enfield Elementary School – This is the only public school in Enfield. Older students go to schools in nearby towns. It's located on Halseyville Road, close to NY-79.
- Enfield Glen – This is a beautiful gorge found within Robert H. Treman State Park. It's near the southern border of the town.
- Hayt Corner – A location in the northeast part of Enfield.
- Kennedy Corner – Another location found along NY-79.
- Millers Corners – This is an important intersection where NY-79 meets Enfield Main Road (NY-327) and Halseyville Road.
- Roloson Corner – This intersection is where NY-79 meets Black Oak Road and Waterburg Road.
- Van Dorn Corner – A location also found along NY-79.
- Whipple Corner – A small village located on the eastern border of the town.
