Lorraine, New York facts for kids
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Lorraine, New York
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 Lorraine, New York
Location in New York
Lorraine, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.02 sq mi (101.06 km2) |
| • Land | 39.00 sq mi (101.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,037 |
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(2016)
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1,023 |
| • Density | 26.23/sq mi (10.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13659
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-045-43544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979169 |
Lorraine is a small town located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,037 people lived there. This was an increase from 930 people in the year 2000. The town got its name from Lorraine, a region found in France.
Lorraine is situated on the southern edge of Jefferson County. It is also south of the city of Watertown.
History of Lorraine
People first started settling in the area around 1802. Back then, this place was originally known as "Atticus."
The town of Lorraine was officially formed in 1804. It was created from a part of the town of Mexico, which was in Oswego County. When it was first formed, the new town was called "Malta." However, its name was changed to "Lorraine" in 1808. This change happened to avoid confusion with another town named Malta in Saratoga County.
Later, in 1848, a section of Lorraine was used to create a new town called Worth.
Geography of Lorraine
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Lorraine covers a total area of about 101 square kilometers (39 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
The southern border of the town is also the border of Oswego County.
An important stream called South Sandy Creek flows through the northern part of Lorraine.
Population Facts
The population of Lorraine has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,112 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,727 | 55.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,699 | −1.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,511 | −11.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,687 | 11.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,377 | −18.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,435 | 4.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,174 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,019 | −13.2% | |
| 1910 | 940 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 790 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 848 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 782 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 681 | −12.9% | |
| 1960 | 609 | −10.6% | |
| 1970 | 628 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 720 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 766 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 930 | 21.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 11.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,023 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 930 people living in Lorraine. These people lived in 327 households, and 248 of these were families. Most of the people living in the town were White.
About 41.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 61.2%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.84 people.
The population was quite diverse in age. About 31.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Places in Lorraine
Here are some of the communities and locations you can find within the town of Lorraine:
- Allendale – This is a small hamlet in the northwest part of the town. It used to be called "Caulkins Mill."
- Gould Corners – You can find this spot near the northern border of the town.
- Haights Corners – This location is close to the western edge of the town.
- Lorraine – This is the main hamlet and a census-designated place in the north-central part of the town. It was first settled around 1803 and was known as "Lorraine Huddle."
- Lorraine Gulf – This is a valley located in the northern part of the town.
- South Sandy Creek – This stream flows through Lorraine Gulf in the northern area of Lorraine.
- Totmans Gulf – This is another valley, found in the western part of the town.
- Waterville – A hamlet located near the eastern border of Lorraine.
- Winona – This hamlet is in the southern part of the town.
