Laurens (village), New York facts for kids
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Laurens, New York
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 Laurens (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 1,445.31/sq mi (556.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13796
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-41520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390935 |
Laurens is a small village located in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is found in the eastern part of the Town of Laurens, just north of the City of Oneonta. In 2020, about 185 people lived in Laurens.
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Discovering Laurens' Past
Laurens is the oldest community in its town. It became an official village in 1811. The village was named after Henry Laurens, a hero from the American Revolutionary War.
Early Village Life and Industries
By 1860, Laurens was home to 726 people. It had several important businesses. These included a tannery, which processed animal hides, and an iron foundry, which made metal products. There was also a sawmill for cutting wood and a cotton mill. The cotton mill used water power from Gilbert Lake to run its machines. You can also find a sulfur spring north of the village.
The Arrival of the Railroad
A big change came to Laurens on July 4, 1901, when the Southern New York Railroad arrived. This railroad connected Laurens to Oneonta. It made it easier to transport goods and people. For example, a logging business owner named Emmons Peck used the Laurens station. He shipped large amounts of tanning bark and lumber from his mill near Gilbert Lake. This created many jobs for people in the area.
Exploring Laurens' Location
Laurens is located at 42°32′N 75°5′W / 42.533°N 75.083°W. This means it is at 42.5314 degrees North latitude and 75.0882 degrees West longitude.
Size and Surroundings
The village is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Laurens is situated where several local roads meet, including County Roads 10, 11, and 12. It is also close to Otego Creek. New York State Route 205 passes just outside the eastern edge of the village.
People of Laurens
The population of Laurens has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 252 | — | |
| 1890 | 255 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 233 | −8.6% | |
| 1910 | 242 | 3.9% | |
| 1920 | 228 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 246 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 203 | −17.5% | |
| 1950 | 261 | 28.6% | |
| 1960 | 291 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 320 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 276 | −13.7% | |
| 1990 | 293 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 277 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 263 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 185 | −29.7% | |
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A Closer Look at the Community
In 2000, there were 277 people living in Laurens. Most residents (98.56%) were White. About 1.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families lived in the village. About 36.8% of households had children under 18. The average age in Laurens was 39 years old. This means that about 29.2% of the population was under 18, and 14.1% was 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Laurens (villa) para niños
