Hastings, New York facts for kids
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Hastings, New York
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.00 sq mi (119.13 km2) |
| • Land | 45.65 sq mi (118.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,450 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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9,289 |
| • Density | 203.51/sq mi (78.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13076
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-32688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979057 |
Hastings is a town located in Oswego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 9,450 people lived there. The town was named after Hastings Curtiss, who was an important person and a member of the New York State Assembly back in 1824.
Hastings is found on the southern edge of Oswego County. Major roads like U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 pass right through the town.
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Exploring Hastings' Past
Hastings was the very first town settled in Oswego County. This happened in 1789 when Oliver Stevens built a simple house near an old fort called Fort Brewerton. Stevens used this spot to trade with Native Americans. He also ran a place like a tavern for people who traveled by boat on the nearby river and lake. This area was first known as "Breda."
How Hastings Was Formed
The town of Hastings was officially created in 1825. It was formed from a part of another town called Constantia. In the early days, the main jobs in Hastings involved cutting down trees (lumbering) and making things out of wood.
Historic Schoolhouse
A special building called the Carley's Mills Schoolhouse is located in Hastings. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it's an important historical site worth preserving.
Geography of Hastings
Hastings covers a total area of about 46 square miles (119 square kilometers). Most of this area, around 45.8 square miles (118.2 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.2 square miles (0.9 square kilometers), is water.
Waterways and Borders
The southern border of Hastings is marked by the Oneida River. This river also forms the boundary with Onondaga County. The very southern tip of the town is where Oneida Lake ends and turns into the Oneida River.
People of Hastings
The population of Hastings has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 741 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,494 | 101.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,983 | 32.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,920 | 47.3% | |
| 1860 | 3,345 | 14.6% | |
| 1870 | 3,058 | −8.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,856 | −6.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,364 | −17.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,303 | −2.6% | |
| 1910 | 2,315 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,153 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,149 | −0.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,361 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,063 | 29.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,457 | 45.5% | |
| 1970 | 6,042 | 35.6% | |
| 1980 | 7,095 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 8,113 | 14.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,803 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,450 | 7.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 9,289 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 8,803 people living in Hastings. About 3,374 households and 2,365 families called the town home. The population density was about 192 people per square mile.
Age and Income
The people in Hastings are spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 27.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Hastings was about $40,085. For families, the average income was around $46,722. About 10% of the town's population lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Locations in Hastings
Hastings is made up of several smaller communities and specific locations. Here are some of them:
- Bardeen Corners – A small community found south of Hastings village along Route 11.
- Benders Corners – A location situated near the western edge of the town.
- Brewerton – A community that is partly in Hastings and partly in Onondaga County.
- Carley Mills – A community located east of Hastings village.
- Caughdenoy – A community in the southwestern part of Hastings, near the western town line. It was first settled around 1797 and is by the Oneida River. This area was once known for catching and smoking eels to sell.
- Central Square – This village is located in the southern part of the town, also on Route 11.
- Emmons Siding – A location in the southern part of the town, close to Oneida Lake.
- Gardners Corners – A location found west of Hastings village.
- Hastings – This is the main community or hamlet of Hastings, located in the northern part of the town on U.S. 11.
- Hastings Center – A community north of Central Square, at the crossing of County Route 4 and Perfield Road.
- Little France – A community on the eastern town line. Early settlers here came from France and French Canada.
- Mallory – A community located near the eastern border of the town.
- Mallory Station – A specific location west of Mallory.
- McMahon Corners – A location north of Caughdenoy, on the western town line.
- Morse – A community east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
- Piquet Corners – A location south of Bardeen Corners, also on Route 11.
See also
In Spanish: Hastings (Nueva York) para niños
