Leyden, New York facts for kids
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Leyden, New York
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 Leyden, New York
Location in New York
Leyden, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.55 sq mi (86.90 km2) |
| • Land | 33.33 sq mi (86.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,785 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,772 |
| • Density | 53.16/sq mi (20.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13433
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-049-42213 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979148 |
Leyden is a small town located in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,785 people lived there. It is in the southern part of Lewis County, just north of the city of Rome.
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History of Leyden
Early Settlement and Formation
People first started settling in the area that is now Leyden around 1794. The town of Leyden was officially created in 1797. It was formed from a part of the town of Steuben, which was then in Oneida County. Leyden was part of a land area known as the "Inman Triangle."
Changes to Town Borders
Over the years, the town of Leyden gave up some of its land to help create new towns. For example, parts of Leyden became the towns of Watson in 1821 and Lewis in 1852.
Other areas that were once part of Leyden also helped form Brownville (in Jefferson County in 1802), Boonville (in Oneida County in 1805), and a section of Wilna (in Jefferson County in 1813).
Leyden's Name and Waterways
The town of Leyden is named after the city of Leiden in the Netherlands. A place called Port Leyden, located within the town, used to be a busy port on the old Black River Canal.
Geography of Leyden
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Leyden is about 33.5 square miles (86.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.3 square miles (86.3 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.2 square miles (0.58 square kilometers) is water, which is about 0.66% of the total area.
Rivers and Borders
The Black River forms the eastern border of the town. The southern border of Leyden is also the border of Oneida County.
Main Roads and Highways
Two important highways, New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 12D, run through Leyden from north to south. Route 12 runs closer to the Black River.
Population in Leyden
How the Population Has Changed
The population of Leyden has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,203 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,502 | 24.9% | |
| 1840 | 2,438 | 62.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,253 | −7.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,859 | −17.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,048 | 10.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,933 | −5.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,624 | −16.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,629 | 0.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,613 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,515 | −6.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,482 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,519 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,622 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,715 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,677 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,660 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,796 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,792 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,785 | −0.4% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,772 | −0.7% | |
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People and Households in 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,792 people living in Leyden. These people lived in 676 households, and 488 of these were families. The population density was about 53.8 people per square mile (20.8 people per square kilometer).
Many households, about 37%, had children under 18 living with them. About 55% of households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
Age Groups in Leyden
In 2000, the population of Leyden was spread out across different age groups. About 28.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 12.2% of the population. The average age in the town was 35 years.
Communities and Locations in Leyden
- Leyden Hill – This used to be a community in the northern part of Leyden.
- Locust Grove – This is a small village, also called a hamlet, located southwest of Port Leyden on Route NY-12D.
- The Narrows – This is a part of the Black River where the channel becomes very narrow.
- Port Leyden – Most of this village is located at the eastern edge of the town, near the Black River and Route NY-12.
- Talcottville – This is another hamlet located west of Port Leyden on Route NY-12D.
Notable People from Leyden
- Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey – She was an ornithologist, which means she studied birds. She was born in Locust Grove in 1863.
- Wallace B. Douglas – He was a lawyer, judge, and politician in Minnesota. He was born in Leyden.
See also
In Spanish: Leyden (Nueva York) para niños
