Granger, New York facts for kids
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Granger, New York
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 Granger, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.04 sq mi (82.98 km2) |
| • Land | 31.94 sq mi (82.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 522  |
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(2021)
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522 |
| • Density | 16.28/sq mi (6.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-003-29905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979013 |
Granger is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 522 people lived here. The town was named after Francis Granger, who was a very important person called the United States Postmaster General. This job meant he was in charge of the country's mail system.
Granger is located on the northern edge of Allegany County. It is also found northwest of a city called Hornell.
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History of Granger
Granger was once part of a large area known as the Morris Tract. The native people who lived there long ago called this land Sho-ne-ti-yea.
The first settlers arrived in this area around 1816. The town of Granger was officially created in 1838. Before that, it was part of other towns in Livingston County and Allegany County. When it was first formed, it was called "West Grove." But just one year later, in 1839, it changed its name to Granger, which it still has today.
Geography of Granger
Granger covers a total area of about 32 square miles (83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 31.9 square miles (82.7 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
The Genesee River flows along part of the town's western border. A stream called Rush Creek is also important in Granger. It flows into the Genesee River. The northern border of Granger is also the border of Livingston County.
Population Changes in Granger
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,064 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,309 | 23.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,257 | −4.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,050 | −16.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,086 | 3.4% | |
| 1890 | 954 | −12.2% | |
| 1900 | 800 | −16.1% | |
| 1910 | 708 | −11.5% | |
| 1920 | 590 | −16.7% | |
| 1930 | 477 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 484 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 455 | −6.0% | |
| 1960 | 429 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 450 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 508 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 515 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 577 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 538 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 522 | −3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 522 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 577 people living in Granger. These people lived in 215 households, and 159 of these were families. The population density was about 18 people per square mile (7 people per square kilometer).
About 30.7% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.8%) were married couples living together. About 22.8% of all households were made up of people living alone. Roughly 9.3% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Granger was 37 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18. About 12.7% of the people were 65 years or older.
Communities in Granger
Granger has a few smaller communities within its borders:
- Granger – This is a small village or hamlet located in the northern part of the town. You can find it on County Road 15.
- Short Tract – This is another hamlet located in the southern part of the town, also on County Road 15.
Notable People
- Adrianna Hungerford (1858-1946) – She was a leader and activist who worked to stop the use of alcohol. She was born in Short Tract.
