Huron, New York facts for kids
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Huron, New York
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Location in Wayne County and the state of New York.
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 Huron, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Settled | 1796 |
| Established | February 25, 1826 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.10 sq mi (111.63 km2) |
| • Land | 39.39 sq mi (102.02 km2) |
| • Water | 3.71 sq mi (9.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,118 |
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(2016)
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2,036 |
| • Density | 51.69/sq mi (19.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-37165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979089 |
| Website | http://townofhuron.org/ |
Huron is a small town in Wayne County, New York, United States. It's located in the northeastern part of the county. In 2010, about 2,118 people lived there.
The town is named after the Huron Native American tribe. It is east of a bigger city called Rochester. Huron also has a smaller community, or hamlet, with the same name. The main offices for the town are located nearby at a place called Rice Mill.
You won't find a post office right in the Town of Huron. Most mail for the area goes through ZIP Code 14590 for Wolcott or ZIP Code 14516 for North Rose.
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A Look Back: Huron's History
The area where Huron is located was first settled around 1796. It was part of a large land deal known as the Pulteney Purchase.
The Town of Huron was officially created in 1826. It was originally part of the Town of Wolcott. When it was first formed, it was called the "Town of Port Bay."
In 1834, the town's name was changed. It was renamed "Huron" to honor the Huron tribe.
Between 1826 and 1837, a special community called the Shakers lived partly in the town. This community was known as Shaker Heights. The Shakers later moved away. They felt there were too many outside influences in Huron. They moved to the Town of Groveland and started a new village there.
Where is Huron Located?
Huron covers a total area of about 43.2 square miles (111.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 39.5 square miles (102.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers), is water.
The northern border of the town is Lake Ontario. This is one of the Great Lakes! A very important natural feature in Huron is Sodus Bay. It's a large inlet of Lake Ontario.
New York State Route 104 is a main road that runs through the southern part of the town.
Who Lives in Huron?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,082 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,943 | 79.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,966 | 1.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,966 | 0.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,060 | 4.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,036 | −1.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,793 | −11.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,667 | −7.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,531 | −8.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,416 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,313 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,412 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,409 | −0.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,356 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,739 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,820 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,025 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,117 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,118 | 0.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,036 | −3.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,118 people living in Huron. These people lived in 855 homes. About 590 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Huron was about 46.4 years old. About 22.4% of the population was under 20 years old. Also, 18.6% of the people were 65 years or older.
Many homes in Huron are owned by the people who live in them. About 82.1% of homes were owner-occupied in 2010. The remaining 17.9% were rented.
It's good to know that many houses in Huron are vacation homes. These homes are often empty for parts of the year. This is common in towns that are popular for resorts or holidays.
Communities and Fun Spots in Huron
Huron has several small communities and interesting places. Here are some of them:
- Bonnie Castle — A small community on the eastern side of Sodus Bay.
- Charles Point — This is a group of land formations and islands. They stretch out from the main land into Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario.
- Chimney Bluffs State Park — A beautiful state park next to Sodus Bay. It has the highest point in Huron, Chimney Bluff. This bluff is 175 feet above Lake Ontario!
- Eagle Island (also called "Big Island") — An island located in Sodus Bay.
- East Bay — A smaller bay of Lake Ontario. It is located east of Sodus Bay.
- East Bay Park — A small community near the shore of Lake Ontario. It's on the western side of East Bay.
- Furnace Village — A community located at the eastern edge of the town.
- Huron — This is the main hamlet of Huron. It was once called "South Huron."
- Lake Bluff — A community by the northeastern part of Sodus Bay.
- LeRoy Island (also called "Long Island") — Another island in the eastern part of Sodus Bay. It's close to the mainland.
- Lummisville — A community located northwest of the Huron hamlet.
- Mudge Creek — An important stream that flows north into Lake Ontario. It ends in East Bay.
- Newark Island (also called "Little Island") — An island in Sodus Bay. It's near the western town line.
- North Huron — A community north of the Huron hamlet. It's next to a wide part of Mudge Creek.
- Port Bay — A small bay partly in the northeastern corner of the town.
- Resort — A community on Sodus Bay. It used to be called "Port Glasgow."
- Rice Mill (formerly "Rices Settlement") — A community southeast of the Huron hamlet. It's by Mudge Creek.
- Shaker Heights — A community on the southwestern shore of Sodus Bay.
- Sunset View — A community on the eastern shore of Sodus Bay.
- York — A community in the southwestern corner of the town.
- York Settlement — A location near the southern town line, east of York.
See also
In Spanish: Huron (Nueva York) para niños
