Gang Mills, New York facts for kids
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Gang Mills, New York
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 Gang Mills, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.40 sq mi (11.39 km2) |
| • Land | 4.38 sq mi (11.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,261 |
| • Density | 973.72/sq mi (376.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-28145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970157 |
Gang Mills is a small community called a hamlet in Steuben County, New York. It is also known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 4,261 people lived there.
Gang Mills is located in the town of Erwin, which is southwest of the city of Corning. A long time ago, in the mid-1800s, this area was famous for its "gang-saw mills." These were special mills that used many saws together to cut lots of lumber (wood) very quickly.
Location and Land Area
Gang Mills is found at specific coordinates: 42.149649 degrees North and 77.119346 degrees West. This helps people find it on a map.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Gang Mills covers a total area of about 11.39 square kilometers (or 4.40 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The community is right next to the Tioga River. A major road, U.S. Route 15, also runs through the area.
Who Lives in Gang Mills
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| 2020 | 4,261 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,304 people living in Gang Mills. These people lived in 1,279 households, and 868 of these were families. The population density was about 506 people for every square mile.
Most people living in Gang Mills were White (87.05%). There were also people who identified as African American (3.66%), Asian (8.05%), Native American (0.15%), and other backgrounds. About 1.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 55% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.48 people.
The people in Gang Mills are of different ages. About 27.7% were under 18 years old, and 15.7% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Learning and Schools
Students living in Gang Mills attend schools that are part of the Corning-Painted Post School District. This district serves several communities in the area.
