Hornellsville, New York facts for kids
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Hornellsville, New York
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 Hornellsville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.54 sq mi (112.78 km2) |
| • Land | 43.33 sq mi (112.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,039  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,002 |
| • Density | 93.24/sq mi (36.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-35683 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979079 |
Hornellsville is a town in Steuben County, New York. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 4,039 people lived there, not counting the nearby city of Hornell. The town's name comes from an important pioneer family who settled in the area long ago.
The Town of Hornellsville is on the western edge of Steuben County. It completely surrounds the city of Hornell. Interestingly, the city of Hornell was called Hornellsville until 1906. People usually just say "Hornell" when talking about the area.
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History
The first settlers arrived in the Hornellsville area around 1790. This was near where the city of Hornell is today.
The Town of Hornellsville was officially created in 1820. It was formed from a part of the Town of Canisteo. Later, some of Hornellsville's land was used to create other towns. These included Hartsville in 1844 and part of Fremont in 1854.
In 1852, the community of Hornellsville became an official village. It was then called the Village of Hornellsville. In 1888, it grew even more and became the City of Hornellsville. The city changed its name to the City of Hornell in 1906. The Town of Hornellsville still surrounds the City of Hornell.
Geography
The town of Hornellsville covers about 43.7 square miles (113.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.5 square miles (112.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Major roads pass through the northern part of the town. These include the Southern Tier Expressway, which is also Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17. New York State Route 21 and New York State Route 36 meet near the city of Hornell.
The Canisteo River flows south through the town. The western border of Hornellsville is also the border of Allegany County.
People Living Here
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,364 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,121 | 55.5% | |
| 1850 | 2,637 | 24.3% | |
| 1860 | 4,230 | 60.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,837 | 38.0% | |
| 1880 | 9,852 | 68.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,939 | −80.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,833 | −5.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,047 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,829 | −10.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,505 | 37.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,761 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,912 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,413 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,993 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,066 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,149 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,041 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,151 | 2.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,039 | −2.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,002 | −3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,042 people living in Hornellsville. These people made up 1,669 households. The average household had about 2.34 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 22.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 45 years. This means half the people were younger than 45, and half were older.
The average income for a household in the town was $36,932. For families, the average income was $48,688. About 8.4% of the town's population lived below the poverty line.
Places in Hornellsville
- Almond – This village is on the western border of the town. You can find it on NY-21.
- Almond Lake – A small lake located northeast of Almond village.
- Arkport – This village is in the northern part of the town. It is located on NY-36.
- Village of Canisteo – The northern part of this village touches the town of Hornellsville. Some areas of Hornellsville use the Canisteo Post Office.
- Glenwood Park – This was once a recreation area south of Hornell. You can learn more at Glenwood Inn (Hornellsville, New York).
- Hornell – This is the city that is surrounded by the Town of Hornellsville. It is not technically part of the town itself.
- Hornell Municipal Airport (4G6) – This is a small airport for private planes. It is located between Hornell and Arkport.
- North Hornell – This village is located on NY-36.
- South Hornell – A small community (called a hamlet) south of Hornell. It is also on NY-36.
- Webbs Crossing – A place north of Hornell, near the Interstate. It is on Steuben County Route 66.
- Thacherville – A group of houses just outside the city of Hornell.
- Heather Heights – A group of houses located on top of a hill.
- Belle Haven – A group of houses in the southern part of Hornellsville.
Famous People from Hornellsville
- Carl Edgar Myers – An inventor who worked with balloons and was an aeronautical engineer.
- Bill Pullman – A well-known actor.
- Solon O. Thacher – A politician and lawyer from Kansas and New York.
See also
In Spanish: Hornellsville para niños
