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Floyd, New York
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Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.79 sq mi (90.11 km2) |
| • Land | 34.62 sq mi (89.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,819 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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3,776 |
| • Density | 109.08/sq mi (42.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13440
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-26385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978962 |
Floyd is a small town located in Oneida County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,733 people lived there. The town is named after William Floyd, who was one of the important people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
The Town of Floyd is situated just east of the City of Rome. The Erie Canal, a famous waterway, runs along the southern edge of the town.
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History of Floyd
People first started settling in the Floyd area around 1790. The Town of Floyd was officially created in 1796. It was formed from another town called Steuben. William Floyd, the person the town is named after, moved to Oneida County in 1794.
Over the years, the number of people living in Floyd changed. In 1865, there were 1,227 residents. By 1920, the population had decreased to 663 people.
In the 1800s, Floyd was known for its involvement in important social movements. People in Floyd were active in groups like the Masons. They also supported learning and politics. Many residents were involved in the movement to end slavery, known as abolitionism.
The Camroden Presbyterian Church is a historic building in Floyd. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 because of its importance.
Floyd was even mentioned briefly in a 1996 movie called "City Hall." In the film, the main characters got stuck in Floyd while waiting for snow to be cleared from the train tracks.
What is Floyd Like?
Floyd covers a total area of about 34.8 square miles (90.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.6 square miles (89.66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.45 square kilometers), is water.
The Mohawk River forms the southern border of the town. Floyd has gentle, rolling hills that get higher as you go north. These hills reach an elevation of about 200 to 300 feet above the river. A stream called Nine Mile Creek flows through the southeastern part of the town. Long ago, this creek was known by a different name, Te-ya-nun-sak, which meant "a beech tree standing."
Who Lives in Floyd?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 767 | — | |
| 1810 | 970 | 26.5% | |
| 1820 | 1,488 | 53.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,699 | 14.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,742 | 2.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,419 | −18.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,440 | 1.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,209 | −16.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,115 | −7.8% | |
| 1890 | 920 | −17.5% | |
| 1900 | 785 | −14.7% | |
| 1910 | 697 | −11.2% | |
| 1920 | 663 | −4.9% | |
| 1930 | 752 | 13.4% | |
| 1940 | 828 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,014 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,234 | 120.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,620 | 62.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,863 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,856 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,869 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,819 | −1.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,776 | −1.1% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 3,869 people living in Floyd. These people made up 1,394 households, and 1,091 of those were families. The population density was about 111.8 people per square mile (42.12 people per square kilometer).
Out of all the households, 38.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 63.0% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.78 people, and the average family had 3.11 people.
The population of Floyd is spread out across different age groups. About 28.0% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 10.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Floyd was 36 years.
Communities and Landmarks
Floyd has several smaller communities and interesting locations within its borders:
- Camroden – This is a small village in the northwestern part of town. It was named by Welsh immigrants who settled there. The Welsh language was commonly spoken here from 1825 until the late 1880s.
- East Floyd – Another small village located in the northeastern part of the town.
- Floyd – This is the main village of Floyd, found along NY 365.
- Pen Bonc Hill – A raised area or small hill in the northeastern corner of the town.
- The Punch Bowl – This was the very first place where people settled in Floyd. It was also the site of the town's first mill.
- South Hill – A small mountain range located in the northeastern corner of the town. Part of it is also in the Town of Western.
- Steuben Valley – A village found at the northeastern edge of the town.
- Stittville – A village located right on the eastern border of the town.
Famous People from Floyd
- Matthew Ewing – An inventor who also helped start the Vacuum Oil Company.
- Onias C. Skinner – A judge and lawmaker from Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Floyd (Nueva York) para niños
