Lyonsdale, New York facts for kids
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Lyonsdale, New York
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 Lyonsdale, New York
Location in New York
Lyonsdale, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.10 sq mi (181.57 km2) |
| • Land | 68.74 sq mi (178.04 km2) |
| • Water | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,227 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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1,216 |
| • Density | 17.69/sq mi (6.83/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 | 36-049-43995 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979176 |
Lyonsdale is a small town located in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,227 people lived there. The town gets its name from its main community and from Caleb Lyon, who founded it. You can find Lyonsdale in the southeastern part of Lewis County, just north of a place called Boonville.
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A Look Back: Lyonsdale's History
People first settled in the area now known as Lyonsdale in 1819. Caleb Lyons, who helped start the town, was a big supporter of the Black River Canal. This canal was important for moving goods. The town of Lyonsdale was officially created in 1873. It was formed from a part of the town of Greig. For a long time, the main way people made a living here was by working with forest products, like wood pulp.
Exploring Lyonsdale's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Lyonsdale covers a total area of about 70.1 square miles (181.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 68.7 square miles (178.04 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square miles (3.53 square kilometers), is water.
Rivers and Borders
The Black River forms the western border of the town, separating it from the town of Leyden. To the east, Lyonsdale borders the town of Webb in Herkimer County. The southern border touches the town of Boonville in Oneida County. To the north, it borders the town of Greig.
Adirondack Park and Moose River
A part of Lyonsdale is located inside the beautiful Adirondack Park. The Moose River, which eventually flows into the Black River, also runs through the town.
Who Lives in Lyonsdale: Demographics
In 2000, there were 1,273 people living in Lyonsdale. These people made up 468 households and 336 families. The town had about 18.5 people per square mile (6.83 per square kilometer). There were 703 housing units, which are places where people live.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lyonsdale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,475 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,451 | −1.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,371 | −5.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,007 | −26.5% | |
| 1920 | 918 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 762 | −17.0% | |
| 1940 | 909 | 19.3% | |
| 1950 | 873 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 942 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,013 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,135 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,281 | 12.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,273 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,227 | −3.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,216 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Households and Families
Out of the 468 households in 2000, about 36.1% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 54.5%, were married couples living together. About 9.0% had a female head of the household without a husband present. Around 22.4% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 13.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.72 people per household and 3.11 people per family.
Age Distribution
The people in Lyonsdale were spread out across different age groups:
- 28.4% were under 18 years old.
- 10.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 35 years.
Communities and Locations in Lyonsdale
Lyonsdale is home to several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Fowlerville – This spot is located on the Moose River, east of the main Lyonsdale hamlet. It's also inside the Adirondack Park.
- Goulds Mill – You can find this location southwest of the hamlet of Lyonsdale.
- Kosterville – This area is situated west of the hamlet of Lyonsdale.
- Lyonsdale – This is the main hamlet of Lyonsdale. It's east of the village of Lyons Falls and sits on the bank of the Moose River.
- Lyons Falls – A part of the village of Lyons Falls, specifically the area east of the Black River, is actually within the town of Lyonsdale.
- Moose River Village – This used to be a hamlet and is entirely within the Adirondack Park. It's located on Moose River Road in the southeastern part of the town, right next to the Moose River.
- Mud Shanty Corners – This is a place where three roads meet: Moose River Road, North South Road, and Wildcat Road. It's east of the village of Port Leyden.
- Port Leyden – Similar to Lyons Falls, a section of the village of Port Leyden, east of the Black River, is also part of the town of Lyonsdale.
- Porters Corners – This location is where Moose River Road and Boonville Road cross paths, close to the town's southern border.
- Pennysettlement – You can find this area northeast of the village of Port Leyden, inside the Adirondack Park.
- Shuetown – This location is west of the hamlet of Lyonsdale, on the north side of the Moose River.
See also
In Spanish: Lyonsdale para niños
