Harford, New York facts for kids
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Harford, New York
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Location within Cortland County and New York
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 Harford, New York
Location in the United States
Harford, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.18 sq mi (62.61 km2) |
| • Land | 24.15 sq mi (62.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 943 |
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928 |
| • Density | 38.42/sq mi (14.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13784
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-023-32160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979047 |
Harford is a small town located in Cortland County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 943 people lived there. Harford is in the southwest part of Cortland County, south of the city of Cortland.
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History of Harford
Harford was once part of a larger area called "Virgil" in the Central New York Military Tract. The first people started settling here around 1803.
The town of Harford was officially created in 1845. It was formed from a section of the nearby town of Virgil. By 1865, the town's population had grown to 888 people.
In the 1970s, Cornell University bought a lot of land in Harford. They use this land for important livestock research.
Geography of Harford
Harford covers a total area of about 62.6 square kilometers (24.18 square miles). Only a very small part of this, about 0.06 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
The western border of Harford touches Tompkins County. The southern border is shared with Tioga County.
Roads and Waterways
Several important roads pass through Harford. New York State Route 38 crosses the southwest part of the town. New York State Route 200 meets New York State Route 221 just east of Harford village.
The East Branch of Owego Creek flows south through the town. This creek is part of the Susquehanna River system. In the northwest, water drains into Virgil Creek, which flows into Fall Creek. Fall Creek then goes west to Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. This means some of Harford's water eventually reaches Lake Ontario. Because the northern part of the town has steep hills, most of the larger communities are found in the southern part.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 926 | — | |
| 1860 | 946 | 2.2% | |
| 1870 | 997 | 5.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,034 | 3.7% | |
| 1890 | 861 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 753 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 623 | −17.3% | |
| 1920 | 553 | −11.2% | |
| 1930 | 554 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 572 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 584 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 635 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 748 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 855 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 886 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 920 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 943 | 2.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 928 | −1.6% | |
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According to the 2000 census, 920 people lived in Harford. There were 341 households and 246 families. The population density was about 38 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Harford were White (97.72%). A small percentage were African American (1.30%), Native American (0.22%), or Asian (0.11%). About 0.65% of the population identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
The population in Harford was spread out by age. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
The median income for a household in Harford was $33,750. For families, the median income was $41,111. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 8.3% of all people in Harford lived below the poverty line.
Places in Harford
- Griggs Gulf – This is a small valley located north of Harford Mills.
- Harford – This is the main hamlet or small village of Harford. You can find it on New York State Route 38 in the southwestern part of the town.
- Harford Mills (formerly called "South Harford") – This is another hamlet. It's located southeast of Harford village, close to the southern border of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Harford (Nueva York) para niños
