Jewett, New York facts for kids
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Jewett, New York
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Location in Greene County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.52 sq mi (130.85 km2) |
| • Land | 50.32 sq mi (130.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 879 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12444
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-039-38638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979108 |
Jewett is a small town located right in the middle of Greene County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 879 people lived there. The town gets its name from Freeborn G. Jewett, who was a judge in the New York Supreme Court.
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History of Jewett
People first started settling in the Jewett area around 1784. The town of Jewett was officially created in 1849. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Hunter and Lexington.
Geography and Nature in Jewett
Jewett covers an area of about 50.5 square miles (130.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The town is located within the beautiful Catskill Mountains and is also part of the Catskill Park. This means it's surrounded by natural beauty and protected lands.
People of Jewett
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,452 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,145 | −21.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,105 | −3.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,075 | −2.7% | |
| 1890 | 976 | −9.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,028 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,057 | 2.8% | |
| 1920 | 883 | −16.5% | |
| 1930 | 835 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 732 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 692 | −5.5% | |
| 1960 | 562 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 442 | −21.4% | |
| 1980 | 723 | 63.6% | |
| 1990 | 933 | 29.0% | |
| 2000 | 970 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 953 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 879 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 970 people living in Jewett. These people lived in 405 different homes. About 25% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (around 60%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Jewett in 2000 was 44 years old. About 22% of the population was under 18. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
Communities and Locations in Jewett
Jewett has several smaller communities and areas within its borders:
- Beaches Corners – This spot is located north of South Jewett.
- East Jewett – A small community found in the eastern part of the town.
- Jewett – This is the main community, located in the northwestern part of the town.
- Jewett Center – A community south of the main Jewett area, along Route 17.
- South Jewett – This community is on Route 23A, west of the village of Hunter.
- West Jewett – A community located southwest of the main Jewett area.
See also
In Spanish: Jewett (Nueva York) para niños
