Milo, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milo, New York
Town
Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Yates
Area
• Total	44.33 sq mi (114.83 km2)
• Land	38.43 sq mi (99.54 km2)
• Water	5.90 sq mi (15.28 km2)
Elevation	1,037 ft (316 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	7,006
• Estimate  (2016)	6,821
• Density	177.47/sq mi (68.52/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	36-47504
GNIS feature ID	0979220

Milo is a town in Yates County, New York, United States. It is located on the eastern side of the county. In 2010, about 7,006 people lived there.

The town was named after Milo of Croton. He was a very famous athlete from Ancient Greece.

History of Milo

Before Europeans arrived, the land was home to the Seneca tribe. They were a Native American group.

Early Settlement and Founding

Around 1788, people from a religious group called the Universal Friends began to settle here. The town of Milo was officially created in 1818. It was formed from a part of the Town of Benton. At that time, it was still part of Ontario County.

By 1820, about 1,612 people lived in Milo. In 1823, Yates County was formed, and Milo became part of this new county.

Growth and Development

In 1833, the nearby Village of Penn Yan became its own separate village. This meant it had its own local government.

The Crooked Lake Canal opened in 1833. It ran through the northern part of Milo. This canal helped transport goods. However, it stopped being used around 1877. Later, railroads took over the land where the canal once was.

Historic Buildings in Milo

Several old buildings in Milo are important for their history. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Jonathan Bailey House, the Miles Raplee House, and the William Swarthout Farm.

Geography of Milo

Milo covers a total area of about 44.3 square miles (114.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 38.4 square miles (99.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 5.9 square miles (15.3 square kilometers), is water.

Lakes and Waterways

Milo is located between two large lakes: Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. These lakes form the western and eastern borders of the town. Both are part of the famous Finger Lakes region.

The Keuka Lake Outlet is a stream that flows between Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. It runs through the northern part of Milo. This stream was important because it helped decide where the Crooked Lake Canal would be built.

Major Roads and Highways

Several main roads pass through Milo. These include New York State Route 14, New York State Route 14A, and New York State Route 54. These highways run north and south through the town.

Population and People

In 2000, there were 7,026 people living in Milo. These people made up 2,824 households. About 1,790 of these were families. The population density was about 183 people per square mile.

Household Information

About 30.2% of households in Milo had children under 18 years old. Nearly half (47.3%) were married couples living together. About 11.4% of households had a female head with no husband present.

Around 30.8% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 15.5% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.02 people.

Age Distribution

The population of Milo is spread across different age groups. About 26.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Another 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 26.3% of the population.

Those between 45 and 64 years old were 21.9%. Finally, 17.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The median age in Milo was 38 years.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the median income for a household in Milo was $31,102. For families, the median income was $38,547. The average income per person in the town was $16,819.

Communities and Places in Milo

The Town of Milo includes several smaller communities and important locations.

• Camp Cory – This is a summer camp located just south of Penn Yan.
• Himrod – This small community is in the southeast part of the town. It is located where County Roads 1 and 36 meet.
• Keuka Mills – A small community found east of Penn Yan, near the Keuka Lake Outlet.
• Keuka Lake Outlet – This is a stream that connects Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake.
• Mays Mills – Another small community located east of Penn Yan on the Keuka Lake Outlet.
• Milo – A specific location found east of Milo Center, on the eastern town line. It is on County Road 7.
• Milo Center – This is a small community in the eastern part of the town, located on a County Road. The John Briggs House is a historic building here.
• Milo Mills – A small community located east of Penn Yan, also on the Keuka Lake Outlet.
• Penn Yan – This is a village located at the northern edge of the town. It is at the north end of Keuka Lake.
• Penn Yan Airport (PEO) – This is a small airport for general aviation. It is located south of the village of Penn Yan.
• Randall Crossing – A small community in the southeast part of the town, close to Seneca Lake. It is situated on NY-14.
• Second Milo – A small community located east of Willow Grove, on NY-14A.
• Seneca Mills – A small community found east of Penn Yan on the Keuka Lake Outlet.
• Thayer Corners – A location found between Willow Grove and Second Milo.
• Townsend Corners – A location in the eastern part of the town, on County Road 28.
• Willow Grove – A small community on the shore of Keuka Lake. It is in the southwest part of the town and located on NY-54.