Little Falls (town), New York facts for kids
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Little Falls, New York
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Location of town in Herkimer County
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 Little Falls (town), New York
Location in New York
Little Falls (town), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.50 sq mi (58.28 km2) |
| • Land | 22.34 sq mi (57.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,587 |
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1,524 |
| • Density | 68.22/sq mi (26.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13365
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-42752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979158 |
Little Falls is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,587 people lived there. The town gets its name from the waterfalls and fast-moving water on the nearby Mohawk River.
The town of Little Falls is next to the separate city of Little Falls on its eastern side. Both the town and the city are located east of Utica. The town was officially created in 1829 from a part of the town of Herkimer.
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Exploring Little Falls: Geography and Location
Little Falls covers a total area of about 58.3 square kilometers (22.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 57.9 square kilometers (22.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.16 square miles), is water.
Rivers and Canals in Little Falls
The important Mohawk River flows through the middle of the town. The Erie Canal, a famous waterway, also crosses this central area. These waterways have played a big role in the town's history and transportation.
Highways and Roads in Little Falls
Several main roads help people travel through and around Little Falls. New York State Route 169 and New York State Route 170 are highways that meet in the city of Little Falls. New York State Route 5 runs east and west north of the Mohawk River. South of the river, you'll find New York State Route 5S, another east-west highway. The town is also surrounded by many hills, adding to its natural beauty.
Understanding Little Falls: Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,539 | — | |
| 1840 | 3,881 | 52.9% | |
| 1850 | 4,855 | 25.1% | |
| 1860 | 5,989 | 23.4% | |
| 1870 | 5,612 | −6.3% | |
| 1880 | 6,913 | 23.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,055 | −84.7% | |
| 1900 | 931 | −11.8% | |
| 1910 | 638 | −31.5% | |
| 1920 | 684 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 741 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 777 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 874 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,188 | 35.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,411 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,434 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,635 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,544 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,587 | 2.8% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,524 | −4.0% | |
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In the year 2000, a census (a count of the population) showed that 1,544 people lived in the town. These people lived in 580 households, and 454 of those were families. The population density was about 68.9 people per square mile.
Many types of people live in Little Falls. Most residents were White. A small number of people identified as Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.9% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 65.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.66 people.
Places to Visit in the Town of Little Falls
The Town of Little Falls includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Jacksonburg – This small community is located west of the city of Little Falls, along New York State Route 5S.
- Kelhi Corners – You can find this community in the northern part of the town, right on New York State Route 169.
- Paines Hollow – This community is in the southern part of the town, where New York State Route 167 and New York State Route 168 meet.
- Wrights Corners – Another community in the southern part of the town, located on New York State Route 167.
See also
In Spanish: Little Falls (pueblo) para niños
