Galway (village), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galway
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Map highlighting Galway's location within Saratoga County.
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 Galway
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Town | Galway |
| Incorporated | 1838 |
| Named for | Galloway, Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 644.53/sq mi (248.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12074
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-28101 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0950865 |
Galway is a small village in New York, United States. It is located in Saratoga County, within the larger Town of Galway. In 2010, about 200 people lived here. The village is north of Schenectady. You can find Galway Lake, a popular spot for vacations, just west of the village.
The Story of Galway Village
The first people to settle in this area built their homes south of where Galway village is today. The village of Galway officially became a village in 1838. This means it got its own rules and government.
Where is Galway Located?
Galway is a very small village. It covers about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers) of land. The village is right in the middle of the larger Town of Galway. It sits where County Road 45 meets New York State Route 147.
Who Lives in Galway?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1890 | 177 | −5.3% | |
| 1900 | 177 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 112 | −36.7% | |
| 1920 | 94 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 119 | 26.6% | |
| 1940 | 161 | 35.3% | |
| 1950 | 188 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 309 | 64.4% | |
| 1970 | 270 | −12.6% | |
| 1980 | 245 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −38.4% | |
| 2000 | 214 | 41.7% | |
| 2010 | 200 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 165 | −17.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 214 people living in Galway. These people made up 82 households and 71 families. The village had about 834 people per square mile. Most people living in Galway were White.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 63% were married couples. Some households had a single parent, usually a mother. The average household had about 2.6 people.
The population of Galway includes people of all ages. About 25% were under 18 years old. Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the village was 39 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Galway was $32,000 per year. For families, it was $33,750. About 21% of families and 25% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included more than half of the children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Galway (villa) para niños
