Gates, New York facts for kids
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Gates
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Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Established | 1813 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.28 sq mi (39.58 km2) |
| • Land | 15.20 sq mi (39.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 575 ft (175 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 28,400 |
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28,251  |
| • Density | 1,887.69/sq mi (728.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14624, 14606
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-055-28442 |
| Website | http://www.townofgates.org/ |
Gates is a town located in Monroe County, New York. It's named after a famous general, Horatio Gates. In 2010, about 28,400 people lived there. Two special areas, Gates and North Gates, are also part of the town. Gates is a suburb, meaning it's a smaller community near the big city of Rochester, New York.
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History of Gates
Gates started as a place called "Northampton" in 1797. It was part of Ontario County back then. In 1808, the area was divided. The part that became Gates was officially named on April 1, 1813. This was done to honor General Horatio Gates.
In 1821, Monroe County was created, and Gates became part of it. Later, some parts of Gates were used to form the city of Rochester and the town of Greece. These places now share borders with Gates.
The Franklin Hinchey House is an old building in Gates. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Gates covers a total area of about 15.3 square miles (39.58 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 15.2 square miles (39.37 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water. This water makes up about 0.52% of the town's total area.
Economy and Businesses
Gates is home to some big companies. Wegmans Food Markets, a popular grocery store chain, has its main office here.
The Rochester Tech Park is also located in Gates. This used to be a large manufacturing plant for Kodak. Now, many different companies are based there. These include Kodak Alaris, Pepsi Bottling Group, Citigroup, and Maximus Inc.. This park provides many jobs for people in the area.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,643 | — | |
| 1830 | 7,772 | 194.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,728 | −77.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,005 | 16.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,710 | 35.2% | |
| 1870 | 3,541 | 30.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,988 | −43.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,910 | 46.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,468 | 19.2% | |
| 1910 | 4,862 | 40.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,419 | −70.8% | |
| 1930 | 3,634 | 156.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,965 | 36.6% | |
| 1950 | 7,925 | 59.6% | |
| 1960 | 13,755 | 73.6% | |
| 1970 | 26,442 | 92.2% | |
| 1980 | 29,756 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 28,583 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 29,275 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 28,400 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 29,167 | 2.7% | |
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In 2000, about 29,275 people lived in Gates. There were 11,730 households, which are groups of people living together. About 8,046 of these were families. The population density was about 1,921 people per square mile.
Most people in Gates were White (88.62%). Other groups included African American (6.38%), Asian (2.36%), and Native American (0.17%). About 2.92% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.8%) were married couples. About 26.5% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.48 people.
The median age in Gates was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 22.6% of the population was under 18. About 17.4% were 65 or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $45,709. For families, it was $53,964. About 5.6% of all people in Gates lived below the poverty line. This included 5.2% of children under 18.
Education in Gates
Students in Gates attend schools in two main districts. These are the Gates Chili Central School District and the Spencerport Central School District.
Notable People from Gates
- Henry G. Danforth – He was a former US Congressman.
Communities and Areas in Gates
Gates has several smaller communities and areas within its borders:
- Elmgrove – This is a small community located on Route 386 and Route 31.
- Gates – This is a specific area in the northeastern part of the town. It's also known as a census-designated place.
- Gates Center – This community is in the eastern part of the town. It's found where NY 33 meets Howard Road.
- North Gates – This is another community and census-designated place in the northeastern part of Gates. It's located on Long Pond Road.
- Tressmar – This community is on the combined NY 33A (Chili Avenue) and NY 204.
See also
In Spanish: Gates (Nueva York) para niños
