Middlebury, New York facts for kids
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Middlebury, New York
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Middlebury Academy: first high school in the Holland Purchase, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places is in Wyoming, New York
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Location within Wyoming County and New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.67 sq mi (92.38 km2) |
| • Land | 35.64 sq mi (92.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,441 |
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1,390 |
| • Density | 39.00/sq mi (15.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-46877 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979213 |
Middlebury is a small town located in Wyoming County, New York. It's found on the northern edge of the county. In 2000, about 1,508 people lived here.
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Town History: How Middlebury Began
The Town of Middlebury was officially created in 1812. It was formed from a part of the Town of Warsaw.
Geography: Exploring Middlebury's Landscape
Middlebury covers an area of about 35.7 square miles (92.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Water Features: Oatka Creek
The Oatka Creek flows through the southeastern part of the town. This creek is a natural feature of the area.
Town Borders: Genesee County
The northern border of Middlebury is also the border for Genesee County. This means Middlebury is right next to Genesee County.
Population Facts: Who Lives in Middlebury
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,782 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,415 | 35.5% | |
| 1840 | 2,445 | 1.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,799 | −26.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,708 | −5.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,620 | −5.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,822 | 12.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,781 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,406 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,395 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,204 | −13.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,091 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,123 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,248 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,416 | 13.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,503 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,561 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,532 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,508 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,441 | −4.4% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,390 | −3.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,508 people living in Middlebury. These people lived in 530 different homes. About 413 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Middlebury are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races.
Age Groups in Middlebury
The population of Middlebury includes people of all ages. About 28.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 12.7% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Communities and Locations in Middlebury
Middlebury is home to several smaller communities and locations. These places help make up the town.
- Belknap Crossing – This is a small community, or hamlet, in the northwest part of the town.
- Dale – Another hamlet located on the western border of Middlebury.
- Ewells Corners – A hamlet found to the west of Wyoming village.
- Lamb's Corners – This hamlet is on the town line, east of Wyoming Village. You can find it on Lamb Road.
- Millers Corners – A hamlet situated west of Wyoming village.
- Millers Crossing – This location is found south of Dale.
- Thompsons Crossing – A specific spot on the southern border of the town.
- Vernal Corners – Another hamlet in the northwest corner of Middlebury.
- Wrights Corners – A hamlet located in the northeast part of the town.
- West Middlebury – This hamlet is on the northern border of the town, just east of Belknap Crossing.
- Wyoming – This is a village located on the eastern side of Middlebury.
See also
In Spanish: Middlebury (Nueva York) para niños
