Lacona, New York facts for kids
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Lacona, New York
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Village
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 657 |
| • Density | 590.83/sq mi (228.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13083
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-40200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954867 |
Lacona is a small village in Oswego County, New York, United States. It is part of the town of Sandy Creek. Lacona is located about halfway between the cities of Syracuse and Watertown. In 2020, the village had a population of 657 people.
History of Lacona
The area where Lacona is located was first settled around the year 1803. Later, in 1880, Lacona officially became an organized village. This means it got its own local government and rules.
Several important buildings in Lacona are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important for their history or architecture. Some of these buildings include the Smith H. Barlow House, the First National Bank of Lacona, and the Lacona Clock Tower. Other notable places are the Lacona Railroad Station and Depot, the Charles M. Salisbury House, the Matthew Shoecraft House, the Fred Smart House, and the Newman Tuttle House.
Geography of Lacona
Lacona is located at specific coordinates: 43.643791 degrees North and -76.068562 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is situated just east of Interstate 81, a major highway. A small stream called Little Sandy Creek flows through the village. It moves westward and also passes through the nearby village of Sandy Creek.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 378 | — | |
| 1890 | 333 | −11.9% | |
| 1900 | 388 | 16.5% | |
| 1910 | 443 | 14.2% | |
| 1920 | 461 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 546 | 18.4% | |
| 1940 | 413 | −24.4% | |
| 1950 | 540 | 30.8% | |
| 1960 | 556 | 3.0% | |
| 1970 | 556 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 582 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 593 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 590 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 582 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 657 | 12.9% | |
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The population of Lacona has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 590 people living in the village. By 2010, the population was 582, and in 2020, it grew to 657 people.
The average age of people in Lacona in 2000 was 36 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Lacona (Nueva York) para niños
