Fabius (village), New York facts for kids
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Fabius, New York
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 309 |
| • Density | 725.35/sq mi (280.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-24867 |
Fabius is a small village located in Onondaga County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 309 people lived there. It is part of the larger Syracuse area. The village is found near the center of the town of Fabius, south of the city of Syracuse.
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A Look Back: Fabius History
The area where Fabius is located was once part of the Central New York Military Tract. This was land set aside for soldiers after the American Revolutionary War. The village was first known as "Franklinville."
Fabius officially became an incorporated village in 1880. This means it gained its own local government. The village was named after Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus. He was a famous Roman general and politician known for his careful strategies.
The Fabius Village Historic District is a special part of the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This list includes places important to history.
Where is Fabius?
Fabius is located at coordinates 42°50′7″N 75°59′6″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
The village is easy to reach because it sits at the crossing of two main roads. These are State Route 80 and State Route 91.
Who Lives in Fabius?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 378 | — | |
| 1880 | 405 | 7.1% | |
| 1890 | 312 | −23.0% | |
| 1900 | 387 | 24.0% | |
| 1910 | 344 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 240 | −30.2% | |
| 1930 | 267 | 11.3% | |
| 1940 | 308 | 15.4% | |
| 1950 | 369 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 378 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 374 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 367 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 310 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 355 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 352 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 309 | −12.2% | |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The 2000 census showed that 355 people lived in Fabius. There were 127 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 38.6% of these households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 60.6%, were married couples. About 22% of all households were people living alone.
The average age of people in the village in 2000 was 36 years old. About 31.5% of the population was under 18. This shows a mix of different age groups living in Fabius.
A Notable Person
- James J. Belden: He was a former U.S. Congressman. This means he was elected to represent his area in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Fabius (villa) para niños
