Humphrey, New York facts for kids
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Humphrey, New York
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 Humphrey, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.61 sq mi (94.81 km2) |
| • Land | 36.59 sq mi (94.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,841 ft (561 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 701 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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697 |
| • Density | 18.01/sq mi (6.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14741
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-36123 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979085 |
Humphrey is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 701 people lived there. The town is named after Charles Humphrey, who was an important leader in the New York State Assembly when the town was created.
Humphrey is in the eastern part of Cattaraugus County. It is located northeast of the city of Salamanca.
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History of Humphrey
Early Settlers
The area that is now Humphrey was first settled around 1815. The town of Humphrey was officially formed in 1836. It was created from a part of the nearby town of Allegany.
The very first person to settle permanently in Humphrey was Russell Chapell. He came from Schenectady County in 1815. He and his wife built a log house on the banks of Sugartown Creek. This made them the first official settlers. Over the next ten years, more people moved to the area, and the settlement slowly grew.
Geography of Humphrey
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Humphrey covers a total area of about 37.1 square miles (96.2 km2). Only a tiny part of this, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), is water.
New York State Route 98 passes through the northwest corner of the town. Most of Humphrey is served by county roads, which include Routes 18, 19, and 51.
Neighboring Towns
Humphrey shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the west is the town of Great Valley.
- To the north is the town of Franklinville.
- The eastern border is shared with the towns of Hinsdale and Ischua.
- To the south is the town of Allegany.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 444 | — | |
| 1850 | 824 | 85.6% | |
| 1860 | 963 | 16.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,065 | 10.6% | |
| 1880 | 997 | −6.4% | |
| 1890 | 866 | −13.1% | |
| 1900 | 794 | −8.3% | |
| 1910 | 626 | −21.2% | |
| 1920 | 531 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 526 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 424 | −19.4% | |
| 1950 | 367 | −13.4% | |
| 1960 | 415 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 405 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 529 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 580 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 721 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 687 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 703 | 2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 697 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 721 people living in Humphrey. These people lived in 263 households, and 186 of these were families. The population density was about 19.7 inhabitants per square mile (7.6/km2) people per square mile.
About 37.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.7%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The age of people in the town was spread out:
- 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- 8.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.1% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 36 years.
In terms of education, about 26.4% of Humphrey residents have earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher. Many residents (36.4%) who are 25 or older have at least a high school degree.
Places in Humphrey
- Humphrey – This is the main hamlet (a small community) in the center of the town. It is located where County Roads 18 and 51 meet. It used to be called "Chapellsburg." There is a special Roman Catholic chapel here called Saint Pacificus Chapel. It's the only church in North America named after Saint Pacificus.
- Humphrey Center – This is another hamlet in the northern part of the town, also on County Road 18. People sometimes call this community "Tickletown."
- Wrights Creek – This is a stream that flows through Humphrey and Humphrey Center. It was named after an early settler named Richard Wright.
- Pumpkinville – This is a fun autumn theme park, pumpkin patch, and apple cider mill. It is located in the western part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Humphrey (Nueva York) para niños
