Horicon, New York facts for kids
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Horicon
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| Town of Horicon | |
Location of Horicon in Warren County
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 Horicon
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.87 sq mi (186.13 km2) |
| • Land | 65.77 sq mi (170.34 km2) |
| • Water | 6.10 sq mi (15.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,389 |
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1,358 |
| • Density | 20.65/sq mi (7.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12815
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-35639 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979076 |
Horicon is a town in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Horicon is located on the county's northern border and is nestled inside the beautiful Adirondack Park. In 2010, about 1,389 people lived here.
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The Story of Horicon
Horicon was first settled around the year 1800. The town officially became a town in 1838. It was created from parts of two other towns: Hague and Bolton.
Exploring Horicon's Geography
Horicon covers about 71.8 square miles (186.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 5.7 square miles (15.8 square kilometers) is water. The northern edge of the town borders Essex County.
Roads and Landmarks
New York State Route 8 is an important highway that runs through Horicon. It helps people travel east and west across the town.
Horicon is also home to the Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation. This is a large Boy Scout camp. It is owned by the Westchester-Putnam Council.
People of Horicon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 659 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,152 | 74.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,542 | 33.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,500 | −2.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,633 | 8.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,582 | −3.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,136 | −28.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,001 | −11.9% | |
| 1920 | 754 | −24.7% | |
| 1930 | 800 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 850 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 791 | −6.9% | |
| 1960 | 833 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 890 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,082 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,269 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,479 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,389 | −6.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,358 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,479 people living in Horicon. These people lived in 642 households. About 446 of these households were families. The population density was about 22.4 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Horicon?
- Most people in Horicon are White (98.58%).
- A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian (each about 0.20%).
- Some people identify with two or more races (0.61%).
- About 0.47% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age
In 2000, about 23.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.3%) were married couples living together. About 12.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.30 people.
The median age in Horicon was 46 years old.
- 20.6% of the population was under 18.
- 5.2% was between 18 and 24.
- 23.2% was between 25 and 44.
- 32.0% was between 45 and 64.
- 19.0% was 65 years or older.
Income in Horicon
In 2015, the estimated average income for a household was $65,804. For families, the average income was $71,518. The average income per person in the town was $35,597. About 9.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 26% of those under 18.
Local Schools
The towns of Horicon and Chester share a school district. It is called the North Warren Central School District. This district serves students from both towns.
Communities and Lakes in Horicon
Horicon has several small communities and beautiful lakes:
- Adirondack – A small community in the northwestern part of town, near Schroon Lake.
- Brant Lake – A lake in the middle of the town.
- Brant Lake – A community located at the western end of Brant Lake, on Route 8.
- Island Pond – A lake located east of the Brant Lake community.
- Long Pond – Another lake located east of the Brant Lake community.
- Pottersville – A community near the western town line by Schroon Lake. Most of this community is in the Town of Chester.
- Schroon Lake – A large lake that is partly in the northwestern part of Horicon.
- South Horicon – A community in the southwestern part of the town.
- Starbuckville – A community located west of the Brant Lake community.
See also
In Spanish: Horicon (Nueva York) para niños
