Masonville, New York facts for kids
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Masonville, New York
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 Masonville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.44 sq mi (141.01 km2) |
| • Land | 54.27 sq mi (140.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,239 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13804
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-45964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979204 |
Masonville is a small town located in Delaware County, New York, United States. It is in the western part of the county. In 2020, about 1,239 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Masonville's History
Masonville became a town in 1811. It was formed from a larger town called Sidney. The town was named after Rev. John M. Mason, who owned land in the area.
Masonville's Location and Landscape
The western edge of Masonville borders Chenango County. The town covers about 54 square miles (141 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Much of the water in Masonville flows west into Masonville Creek. This creek eventually joins the Susquehanna River near Bainbridge. The southern and eastern parts of the town drain south into the West Branch Delaware River through smaller streams.
Who Lives in Masonville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 719 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,145 | 59.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,420 | 24.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,550 | 9.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,684 | 8.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,738 | 3.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,673 | −3.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,397 | −16.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,245 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,053 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 878 | −16.6% | |
| 1930 | 854 | −2.7% | |
| 1940 | 931 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,010 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,030 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,140 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,156 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,352 | 17.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,405 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,320 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,239 | −6.1% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,405 people living in Masonville. These people lived in 525 households, with 399 of them being families. Most of the people in Masonville were White (95.30%). A smaller number were African American (2.35%), Asian (0.21%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.71% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 33.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.63 people, and the average family had about 2.99 people. The population was spread out by age. About 28.2% were under 18, and 13.6% were 65 or older. The average age in Masonville was 38 years.
Places and Communities in Masonville
- Arctic – A small community.
- East Masonville – Another community in the town.
- Ivanhoe – A location within Masonville.
- Masonville – The main community in the town.
- Oquaga Creek State Park – A state park located partly in Masonville.
- Whitman -- A community name.
- Youngs Station -- Another community name.
See also
In Spanish: Masonville (Nueva York) para niños
