Manlius, New York facts for kids
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Manlius
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A neighborhood in the hills of the town of Manlius outside the village of Manlius
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Established | 1794 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.95 sq mi (129.38 km2) |
| • Land | 49.22 sq mi (127.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 33,712 |
| • Density | 674.91/sq mi (260.566/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13057, 13066, 13082, 13104, 13116
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-45029 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979192 |
Manlius is a town located southeast of Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York. In 2020, about 33,712 people lived there. This makes it the third largest suburb near Syracuse. In 2005, CNN even said it was one of the best places to live!
The town of Manlius has three villages inside it: Manlius, Fayetteville, and Minoa. It is located on the eastern edge of Onondaga County.
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History of Manlius
Manlius was once part of a special area called the Central New York Military Tract. The name 'Manlius' comes from important Roman families. We don't know exactly which Roman was honored when the town was named. The first people settled here around 1790.
The town of Manlius was officially created in 1794. Over time, parts of Manlius were used to form new towns like DeWitt, Onondaga, and Salina. A part of Syracuse was also formed from Manlius.
The Erie Canal helped the town grow a lot. Trade along the canal brought many new businesses and people to Manlius.
Two important historical places in Manlius are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Christ Church and Manlius Village Cemeteries and the Mycenae Schoolhouse.
Geography and Location
Manlius is on the eastern border of Onondaga County. This border is partly marked by Chittenango Creek. To the west is the town of DeWitt. The town of Pompey is to the south, and Cicero is to the north.
The town covers about 50 square miles (129.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Several major roads run through Manlius. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses the northern part of the town. Other important roads include New York State Route 290, New York State Route 5, New York State Route 173, New York State Route 257, and New York State Route 92.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 5,372 | — | |
| 1830 | 7,375 | 37.3% | |
| 1840 | 5,509 | −25.3% | |
| 1850 | 6,298 | 14.3% | |
| 1860 | 6,028 | −4.3% | |
| 1870 | 5,833 | −3.2% | |
| 1880 | 5,954 | 2.1% | |
| 1890 | 5,453 | −8.4% | |
| 1900 | 5,374 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 6,016 | 11.9% | |
| 1920 | 6,599 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 7,620 | 15.5% | |
| 1940 | 7,845 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 10,221 | 30.3% | |
| 1960 | 19,351 | 89.3% | |
| 1970 | 26,071 | 34.7% | |
| 1980 | 28,530 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 30,656 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 31,872 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 32,370 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 33,712 | 4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, about 31,709 people lived in Manlius. There were about 13,711 households. Most people (88.2%) were White. About 4.5% were Asian, and 1.5% were Black or African American. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.51 people. The median age in the town was 41 years old.
The median income for a household in Manlius was $60,118. For families, it was $70,655. By 2008, these numbers had grown to $71,830 for households and $88,272 for families.
Education in Manlius
Several school districts serve the town of Manlius. These include the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District, the East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District, and the Chittenango Central School District.
Before these districts were formed, students attended local schools like the historic Mycenae Schoolhouse.
The Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District is known for its high quality of education. It was even recognized by New York State as a "School of Distinction" for the 2023-24 school year.
Elementary Schools
- Enders Road Elementary School
- Fayetteville Elementary School
- Fremont Elementary School
- Minoa Elementary School
- Mott Road Elementary School
- Woodland Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Eagle Hill Middle School
- Wellwood Middle School (used to be Fayetteville High School)
- Pine Grove Middle School
High Schools
- Fayetteville-Manlius High School
- East Syracuse-Minoa High School
Private Schools
The Manlius School was a private school that used to be called St. John's Military School. In 1970, it joined with the Pebble Hill School to become the Manlius Pebble Hill School. The Manlius campus of the school closed in 1974.
Communities and Places in Manlius
The town of Manlius has many different communities and interesting places:
- Eagle Village – A small community northeast of Manlius village.
- Fayetteville – One of the villages within the town, located near the western border.
- Fayetteville Towne Center – A shopping area that used to be the Fayetteville Mall.
- Fillmore Corners – A small community west of Manlius village.
- Fremont Heights – A suburban area near the western town line.
- Fremont Hills – Another suburban area near the western town line.
- Gerardi's Swan Pond – A public pond along Fayette Street.
- Green Lake – A lake northeast of Fayetteville.
- Green Lakes State Park – A state park with two special lakes, southeast of Minoa.
- High Bridge – A community at the west town line.
- Kirkville – A small community east of Minoa.
- Limestone Creek – A creek that flows through the area.
- Manlius – The main village in the town, near the southern border.
- Manlius Center – A location south of Minoa and north of Fayetteville.
- Minoa – Another village in the northern part of the town.
- Mycenae – A community near the eastern town line.
- North Manlius – A community by the northern town line.
- Old Erie Canal State Historic Park – A park along the historic Erie Canal.
- Peck Hill – A community by the eastern town line.
- Polkville – A location northwest of Minoa.
- Pompey – A community in the western part of the town.
- Saintsville – A community in the northern part of the town.
- Schepps Corner – A community near the northern town line.
- Snyders Crossing – A location between Minoa and Kirkville.
The town of Manlius has three libraries that are part of the Onondaga County Public Library system: the Village of Manlius Library, Fayetteville Free Library, and Village of Minoa Library.
Notable People from Manlius
Many interesting people have lived in or were born in Manlius, New York:
- Steve Altes – A humorist and graphic novelist.
- Laurie Halse Anderson – A New York Times bestselling author, known for her novel Speak.
- William R. Gorsline – A judge for the Colorado Territorial Supreme Court.
- Amos P. Granger – Served as a U.S. Congressman.
- Douglas Holtz-Eakin – A former professor at Syracuse University and an adviser for a presidential campaign.
- James Caleb Jackson – A nutritionist who invented the first dry, whole grain breakfast cereal.
- Greg Paulus – A former basketball player for Duke University and quarterback for Syracuse University.
- John J. Peck – A soldier who fought in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
- Don Savage – A former professional basketball player.
- Thomas S. Szasz – An author known for his book The Myth of Mental Illness.
Images for kids
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Manlius Swan Park
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Manlius Swan Park Fountain
See also
In Spanish: Manlius (Nueva York) para niños
