Freedom, New York facts for kids
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Freedom, New York
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 Freedom, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.67 sq mi (105.34 km2) |
| • Land | 40.35 sq mi (104.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,405 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,244 |
| • Density | 57.45/sq mi (22.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14065
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-27441 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978973 |
Freedom is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2021, about 2,244 people lived there. It's found in the northeast part of Cattaraugus County.
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Discovering Freedom's History
The first people settled in Freedom in December 1811. No one knows for sure why the town was named Freedom.
The Town of Freedom was officially started in 1820. It was formed from land that used to be part of the "Town of Ischua," which is now called Franklinville. Later, in 1841, the northern part of Freedom became part of Arcade in Wyoming County. A few years after that, in 1844, another part of Freedom became the town of Yorkshire.
The Salem Welsh Church is a special old building in Freedom. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
Exploring Freedom's Geography
Freedom covers a total area of about 107 square kilometers (40.67 square miles). Most of this area, about 106.2 square kilometers (40.35 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square kilometers (0.33 square miles), is water.
The northern border of Freedom is also the border of Wyoming County. The eastern border of the town touches Allegany County.
Two important roads run through Freedom. New York State Route 98 is a main highway that goes from north to south. New York State Route 243 starts at the southeast edge of the town.
Towns Near Freedom
- To the east of Freedom, you'll find the town of Centerville in Allegany County.
- To the west are the towns of Yorkshire and Machias.
- The town's northern border is shared with Arcade in Wyoming County.
- To the south, you'll find the town of Farmersville.
People Living in Freedom
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,505 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,831 | 21.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,652 | −9.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,424 | −13.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,371 | −3.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,312 | −4.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,251 | −4.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,209 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,159 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,016 | −12.3% | |
| 1930 | 863 | −15.1% | |
| 1940 | 947 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,031 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,059 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,355 | 28.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,840 | 35.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,018 | 9.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,493 | 23.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,405 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,267 | −5.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,244 | −6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,493 people living in Freedom. These people lived in 871 homes, and 680 of those were families. The population density was about 61.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Freedom were White (98.88%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.76% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.5%) were married couples. The average home had 2.86 people, and the average family had 3.20 people.
The median age in Freedom was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 29.5% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a home in Freedom was $34,654. For families, it was $36,061. About 11.3% of all people in Freedom lived below the poverty line. This included 10.3% of children and 18.5% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Freedom
- Daniel F. Bakeman: He was the last soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War to pass away. He also had one of the longest marriages ever recorded!
- Idwal H. Edwards: He was an important commander in the United States Air Force in Europe.
Communities and Places in Freedom
- Camp Scouthaven – This is a camp run by the Greater Niagara Frontier Council for scouts. It's located south of the main Freedom village.
- Crystal Lake – A small lake next to NY-98, south of Freedom village. It's a nice spot to visit.
- Elton – This is a small community, or hamlet, in the southwest part of town. It used to be called "Coles Settlement" and later "Chelsea."
- Elton Station – A specific spot located south of the Elton hamlet.
- Fairview – Another hamlet found at the southeast corner of the town. This is where NY Route 243 begins.
- Freedom – This is the main hamlet or village area in the eastern part of the town.
- Sandusky – A hamlet located near the northern town line, along NY Route 98. It was first settled around 1824 when a tavern was built there.
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (Nueva York) para niños
