Fremont, Steuben County, New York facts for kids
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Fremont, New York
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 Fremont, Steuben County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.4 sq mi (83.8 km2) |
| • Land | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 898  |
| • Density | 29.9/sq mi (11.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-27551 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978975 |
Fremont is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 898 people lived there. The town is named after General John Fremont, a famous American explorer and soldier.
Fremont is in the western part of Steuben County. It is located northeast of the city of Hornell.
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History of Fremont
The town of Fremont was created in 1854. It was formed by combining parts of four other nearby towns. These towns were Dansville, Hornellsville, Howard, and Wayland.
Geography and Roads
Fremont covers a total area of about 32.4 square miles (83.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.2 square miles (83.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Important roads pass through the southern part of Fremont. These include the Southern Tier Expressway, which is also known as Interstate 86 and New York State Highway 17. New York State Route 21 also runs through the town.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fremont has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census records:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,117 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,119 | 0.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,277 | 14.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,047 | −18.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,033 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 860 | −16.7% | |
| 1920 | 645 | −25.0% | |
| 1930 | 697 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 739 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 782 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 779 | −0.4% | |
| 1970 | 884 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 865 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 912 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 964 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,008 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 898 | −10.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 887 | −12.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 964 people living in Fremont. These people lived in 395 households, and 278 of these were families. The population was mostly White, with a small number of Native American and Asian residents.
About 29.4% of the households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 2.87 people.
The median age of people in Fremont was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 24.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities and Places in Fremont
The Town of Fremont includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Big Creek – This is a small village, called a hamlet, located in the southeast part of the town. It is south of the main expressway.
- Fremont – This is the main hamlet of Fremont. It is found on New York State Route 21 in the southwest part of the town.
- Haskinsville – Another hamlet located in the northeastern part of the town, also on New York State Route 21.
- Jobs Corner – This hamlet is in the eastern part of the town. It is where County Roads 54 and 55 meet. Jobs Corner was the very first place where pioneers settled in the town.
- Seeley Creek – This is a small stream that flows into the Canisteo River. It is located in the southern part of the town.
- Stephens Mills – Another small community within the town.
See also
In Spanish: Fremont (condado de Steuben, Nueva York) para niños
