Millport, New York facts for kids
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Millport, New York
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 Millport, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| Town | Veteran |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 864.94/sq mi (334.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14864
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-47427 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957345 |
Millport is a small village located in Chemung County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 301 people lived there. The village got its name because it used to be a busy port along a canal.
Millport is in the northwest part of the town of Veteran. It is also north of the city of Elmira. The local mail code, or ZIP code, is 14864. It is part of the larger Elmira area.
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A Look at Millport's Past
The area where Millport is located has a long history. In 1779, a military journey called the Sullivan Expedition passed through this region.
Early Settlers and Village Growth
The first person to settle and develop farmland here was Green Bently in 1798. The community was first called "Millvale" when it was planned out in 1825. Its name changed to "Millport" in 1829. This new name recognized its importance as a port on the Chemung Canal.
The canal helped the village grow a lot. For a while, about 1,000 people lived there. A creek called Catharine Creek also flows through the village. This creek goes north towards Seneca Lake.
Challenges in the 1840s
In the 1840s, Millport faced some tough times. Several widespread illnesses caused the population to shrink.
Where is Millport?
Millport is found in the northwestern part of Chemung County. Its exact location is 42.267634 degrees North and 76.836122 degrees West.
Land Area and Roads
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.9 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). All of this area is land.
New York State Route 14 goes right through the village. Millport is also where this state route meets County Road 6A.
Who Lives in Millport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 500 | — | |
| 1930 | 389 | — | |
| 1940 | 340 | −12.6% | |
| 1950 | 362 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 425 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 480 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 440 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 342 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 297 | −13.2% | |
| 2010 | 312 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −3.5% | |
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The most recent census in 2020 counted 301 people living in Millport. Back in 2000, there were 297 people.
Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 118 households and 77 families in the village. The population density was about 821 people per square mile. Most residents, about 97%, were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 45% were married couples. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 3.03 people.
The age of people in Millport varied. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 12.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Millport (Nueva York) para niños
