Esperance, New York facts for kids
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Esperance, New York
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Location in Schoharie County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.04 sq mi (51.90 km2) |
| • Land | 19.67 sq mi (50.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,806 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-24724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978945 |
Esperance is a town located in Schoharie County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,806 people lived here. The town got its name from its main village, which was named "Esperance." This word means "hope" in French.
The Town of Esperance includes a smaller area called the Village of Esperance. This town is in the northeastern part of Schoharie County. It is located to the west of Schenectady.
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History of Esperance
People first started settling in the Esperance area around the year 1729.
The village of Esperance became an official village in 1818. It was re-established in 1835. This happened before the larger Town of Esperance was officially created.
The Town of Esperance was officially formed in 1846. It was created from a part of the nearby Town of Schoharie.
Geography and Location
The Town of Esperance covers about 20 square miles (51.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The eastern border of the town is partly marked by the Schoharie Creek. This creek also forms part of the border with Schenectady County. To the north, the town borders Montgomery County. Another stream, Cripplebush Creek, flows into Schoharie Creek south of Sloansville.
Several important roads pass through Esperance. U.S. Route 20 runs east to west across the town. New York State Route 30A is a north-south road that crosses US-20 in a place called Sloansville. New York State Route 162 also meets NY-30A near Dwelly Corners.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,428 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,409 | −1.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,276 | −9.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,378 | 8.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,232 | −10.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,096 | −11.0% | |
| 1910 | 977 | −10.9% | |
| 1920 | 890 | −8.9% | |
| 1930 | 881 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 887 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,128 | 27.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,232 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,567 | 27.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,951 | 24.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,101 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,043 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,076 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,806 | −13.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,043 people living in Esperance. These people lived in 776 households, and 571 of these were families.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (59%) were married couples living together. About 20% of all households were made up of people living alone. Around 8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Esperance was 38 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18. Around 11% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in the town was about $42,930 per year. For families, the average income was around $46,940. About 7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 7% of those under 18 and 8% of those 65 or older.
Communities and Places in Esperance
The Town of Esperance has several smaller communities and important locations:
- Central Bridge – This is a small community mostly located in the neighboring town of Schoharie. It is on NY-30A at the southern edge of Esperance.
- Dwelly Corners – You can find this community north of Sloansville on County Road 35.
- Esperance – This is the main village of the town. It is located near the eastern border on US-20, close to the Schoharie Creek.
- Rockwell Corners – This spot is at the northern border of the town on County Road 44.
- Schoharie Junction – This community is in the southern part of the town on County Road 70.
- Sloansville – This community is west of Esperance village. It is located where US-20 and NY-30A meet. People first settled here around 1756.
Places to Visit
- George Landis Arboretum – This is a large garden with many different kinds of trees and plants. It's a great place to explore nature.
- Esperance Museum & Historical Society – Here you can learn about the history of Esperance and the people who lived there.
See also
In Spanish: Esperance (Nueva York) para niños
