Lyndon, New York facts for kids
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Lyndon, New York
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 Lyndon, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.27 sq mi (86.16 km2) |
| • Land | 33.23 sq mi (86.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 686 |
| • Estimate
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683 |
| • Density | 20.52/sq mi (7.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-009-43896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979174 |
Lyndon is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 686 people lived there. It sits on the eastern edge of the county, just north of the city of Olean.
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History of Lyndon
The area that is now Lyndon was first settled around 1806. The town of Lyndon was officially created in 1829. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Franklinville. For a short time around 1857, the town was known as "Elgin."
In 1875, the population of Lyndon was 805 people.
The North Lyndon Schoolhouse is a special building. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Lyndon covers a total area of about 86.2 square kilometers (or 33.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 86.1 square kilometers (33.2 square miles), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
The eastern border of Lyndon is also the border of Allegany County.
Neighboring Towns
Lyndon is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the east is the town of New Hudson in Allegany County.
- To the north, Lyndon shares a border with the town of Farmersville.
- To the south, it borders the town of Ischua.
- To the west of Lyndon is the town of Franklinville.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 271 | — | |
| 1840 | 628 | 131.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,092 | 73.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,161 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 894 | −23.0% | |
| 1880 | 831 | −7.0% | |
| 1890 | 677 | −18.5% | |
| 1900 | 690 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 603 | −12.6% | |
| 1920 | 567 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 463 | −18.3% | |
| 1940 | 391 | −15.6% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 406 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 339 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 610 | 79.9% | |
| 1990 | 503 | −17.5% | |
| 2000 | 661 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 707 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 686 | −3.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 683 | −3.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 661 people living in Lyndon. These people made up 250 households, and 187 of those were families. The town had about 19.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lyndon were White (97.28%). A small number were African American (0.61%) or Native American (1.21%). Some people were of mixed race (0.91%). About 0.76% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.64 people.
The median age in Lyndon was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older.
Notable People
- Wilson Thomas Hogue – He was a former bishop, which is a high-ranking leader, in the Free Methodist Church.
Communities and Places in Lyndon
Lyndon has a few smaller communities and important natural features:
- Elgin – This is a small village, also called a hamlet, located in the middle of the town. You can find it on County Road 47, also known as Lyndon Center Road.
- Gates Creek – This is a stream that flows out of the western part of the town.
- Oil Creek – This is another stream, found near the eastern border of the town.
- Rawson – This is another hamlet located on the eastern border of the town. It is on County Road 7A, also called Rawson Road.
See also
In Spanish: Lyndon (Nueva York) para niños
