Hornby, New York facts for kids
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Hornby, New York
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 Hornby, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.89 sq mi (105.90 km2) |
| • Land | 40.85 sq mi (105.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,682  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,674 |
| • Density | 40.88/sq mi (15.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-35661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979077 |
Hornby is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,682 people lived there. The town was named after John Hornby, who owned a lot of land in the area a long time ago. The Town of Hornby is found on the eastern side of Steuben County, just north of the city of Corning.
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Hornby's History
The first people to settle in Hornby were Asa and Uriah Nash in 1814. The town of Hornby was officially created in 1826. It was formed from a part of what was then called "Painted Post," which is now known as the Town of Corning.
Later, in 1831, a section of Hornby was used to create the Town of Campbell. In 1842, another part of Hornby was added to the Town of Orange, which is now in Schuyler County.
Where is Hornby? (Geography)
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Hornby covers a total area of about 40.9 square miles (105.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
The northern border of Hornby is shared with Schuyler County. The eastern border of the town touches Chemung County.
New York State Route 414 is an important road that goes through the southeastern part of the town.
Two small streams flow through Hornby. Dry Run passes by the main Hornby village, and Post Creek runs through the southeastern section of the town.
People of Hornby (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,572 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,048 | −33.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,314 | 25.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,291 | −1.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,202 | −6.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,209 | 0.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,011 | −16.4% | |
| 1900 | 959 | −5.1% | |
| 1910 | 870 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 700 | −19.5% | |
| 1930 | 683 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 837 | 22.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,014 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,383 | 36.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,377 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,786 | 29.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,655 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,742 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,706 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,682 | −1.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,674 | −1.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,742 people living in Hornby. These people lived in 613 different homes, and 464 of these were families. On average, there were about 2.84 people in each home.
Many homes in Hornby had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The population of Hornby is spread out across different age groups. In 2000, about 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 9.4% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Hornby was 36 years.
Places in Hornby
- Dyke – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located south of the main Hornby village. You can find it on County Road 42, near Cutler Creek.
- Ferenbaugh – Another hamlet in Hornby. It is located near the southern border of the town. Ferenbaugh is found on NY-414 and near Post Creek.
- Hornby – This is the main hamlet of Hornby. It is located near the center of the town on County Road 41.
See also
In Spanish: Hornby (Nueva York) para niños
