Hinsdale, New York facts for kids
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Hinsdale, New York
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The hamlet of Hinsdale along County Route 26.
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 Hinsdale, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.77 sq mi (100.42 km2) |
| • Land | 38.73 sq mi (100.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,119 |
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2,110 |
| • Density | 53.94/sq mi (20.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14743
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-34946 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979069 |
Hinsdale is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,119 people lived there. The town was named after another place called Hinsdale in New Hampshire.
You can find Hinsdale on the eastern edge of Cattaraugus County. It is located north-northeast of the city of Olean.
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History of Hinsdale
Hinsdale was officially created in 1820. It was formed next to the town of Olean. The town got its name from Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Later, in 1846, the town of Ischua was formed from part of Hinsdale. Even today, both towns share the same zip code.
How Hinsdale Got Its Name
In 1820, people living in the area wanted to form their own town. They did not want to be part of the town then known as Hamilton (which is now Olean). They asked their representative, Elial Todd Foote, for help. He lived in Jamestown.
The locals wanted to name their new town "Fayette." However, there were already other towns with similar names, like Fayette and Fayetteville. So, the idea for "Fayette" failed. The state government in Albany told Foote he needed to pick a new name quickly.
Foote could not talk to the people back home in Hamilton. So, he had to choose a new name himself. After thinking all night, he decided to name the town after Hinsdale, New Hampshire. This was the place where his mother, Debbie Doolittle Foote, was born. And so, on April 14, 1820, the town of Hinsdale, New York, was officially created.
Changes Over Time
In 1846, the people living in what is now Ischua decided they wanted their own community. They separated from Hinsdale and formed their own town.
Geography of Hinsdale
Hinsdale covers a total area of about 38.77 square miles (100.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 38.73 square miles (100.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Highways
The Southern Tier Expressway, which includes Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17, runs through the town. New York State Route 16 is another important road in Hinsdale. It follows some parts of the Expressway. New York State Route 446 crosses the northeastern part of the town. It starts in the community of Maplehurst.
The eastern border of Hinsdale is also the border of Allegany County.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
Hinsdale is located south of the town of Ischua. It is north of the towns of Olean and Portville. To the west, Hinsdale borders the towns of Humphrey and Allegany. On its eastern side, it borders the towns of Cuba and Clarksville in Allegany County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 919 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,937 | 110.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,302 | −32.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,708 | 31.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,491 | −12.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,594 | 6.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,312 | −17.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,218 | −7.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,125 | −7.6% | |
| 1920 | 972 | −13.6% | |
| 1930 | 969 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,079 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,240 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,538 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,781 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,182 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,095 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,270 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,168 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,119 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,110 | −2.7% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,270 people living in Hinsdale. These people lived in 861 households, and 625 of these were families. The population density was about 58.6 people per square mile.
About 97% of the people in Hinsdale were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, about 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years.
Communities and Locations in Hinsdale
Hinsdale has several smaller communities and areas within its borders:
- Haskell Flats – This is a small community, or hamlet, located in the southeastern part of the town.
- Hinsdale – This is the main hamlet of Hinsdale. It's where the Ischua Creek and Oil Creek meet to form Olean Creek. You can find this community on NY Route 16, just east of the Southern Tier Expressway. The very first house here was built in 1821.
- Maplehurst – This hamlet is in the northern part of the town. It's located on NY 16 and is north of the Southern Tier Expressway.
- Scotts Corner – This used to be a community located north of the main Hinsdale village.
- Jollytown – This was once a farming community found in the eastern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Hinsdale (Nueva York) para niños
