Italy, New York facts for kids
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Italy, New York
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Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.26 sq mi (104.28 km2) |
| • Land | 40.14 sq mi (103.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,141 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,150 |
| • Density | 28.65/sq mi (11.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-38044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979098 |
Italy is a small town in Yates County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,141 people lived there. The town is named after the country of Italy.
You can find the Town of Italy in the southwestern part of Yates County. It is located south of the city of Canandaigua.
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A Look at Italy's History
The first European settlers arrived in the area around 1790. This land was part of a large area called the Phelps and Gorham Purchase.
The town of Italy was officially created in 1815. It was formed from a part of the Town of Naples. At that time, it was still part of Ontario County. When Yates County was formed in 1823, the Town of Italy became part of this new county.
A very old and large elm tree stands in the town. Long ago, local native people used this tree as a meeting place.
Some historic buildings in Italy are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Smith McLoud House, the Italy Valley Methodist Church, and the James Fox House.
Exploring Italy's Geography
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 40.3 square miles (104.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.2 square miles (103.96 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.32 square kilometers), is water.
Italy is known for its steep hills and high land areas. Two important streams flow through the town: Flint Creek and West River. West River flows southwest and eventually empties into Canandaigua Lake.
Flint Creek starts from two separate springs. These springs flow east and northeast until they join together on the valley floor. Flint Creek then flows through the town of Potter and eventually reaches Lake Ontario. Many small mills used to operate along this creek. Today, you might only find an old grindstone as a hint of these past mills.
The western edge of the town borders Ontario County. The southern edge borders Steuben County. The town is also at the southern end of Canandaigua Lake. A small part of the lake is within Italy's northern border.
Population and People of Italy
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 728 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,092 | 50.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,634 | 49.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,627 | −0.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,605 | −1.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,341 | −16.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,444 | 7.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,206 | −16.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,094 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 861 | −21.3% | |
| 1920 | 731 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 510 | −30.2% | |
| 1940 | 457 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 455 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 428 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 532 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 953 | 79.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,120 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,087 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,141 | 5.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,150 | 0.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,087 people living in Italy. These people lived in 421 households, and 293 of these were families. The town had about 27 people per square mile (10.45 people per square kilometer). There were also 584 housing units.
Most people in Italy were White (98.34%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or from two or more races. About 0.55% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.5%) were married couples. About 21.1% of all households were single individuals. The average household had 2.58 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 29.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in the town was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.6 males.
The average income for a household in the town was $33,750. For families, the average income was $36,250. About 12.7% of the population and 7.6% of families lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Places in Italy
- Flint Creek – This is a stream that flows through the middle of the town.
- Italy (also known as "Italy Hollow") – This is the main village, or hamlet, of Italy. It is located on County Road 18 in the south-central part of the town.
- Italy Hill – This is another small village located near the eastern town line. You can find it on County Roads 34 and 35.
- Italy-Naples – This is a specific location near the western border of the town.
- West River – This is a stream found in the northern part of the town.
- Woodville – This is a small village located near the northwest town line. It is actually in Ontario County and is on NY-12.
- Sunnyside – This is a community of homes located along Canandaigua Lake on Sunnyside Road.
See also
In Spanish: Italy (Nueva York) para niños
