Moira, New York facts for kids
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Moira, New York
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 Moira, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Named for | Earl of Moira |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.23 sq mi (117.14 km2) |
| • Land | 45.23 sq mi (117.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,934 |
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(2016)
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2,813 |
| • Density | 62.20/sq mi (24.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12957
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-033-47933 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979228 |
Moira is a small town in Franklin County, New York. In 2010, about 2,934 people lived there. It is on the western edge of Franklin County, west of a town called Malone. The town got its name from the Earl of Moira. You say Moira like 'moh-I-ruh'.
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History of Moira
People first started settling in the area around 1803. The town of Moira was officially created in 1828. It was formed from a part of the town of Dickinson.
Railroads played a big role in Moira's past. The Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad started in 1849. It was first called the Northern Railroad. This line connected Ogdensburg to Rouses Point, passing right through Moira.
Later, in 1883, the Northern Adirondack Railroad was built. This line went south from Moira to St. Regis Falls. That area was important for cutting down trees for wood. By 1890, the railroad stretched even further south, reaching places like Tupper Lake.
Geography of Moira
Moira covers an area of about 117.1 square kilometers (45.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
U.S. Route 11 is a main road that goes east and west through the town. This highway crosses New York State Route 95. Route 95 is a north-south road that ends in the center of Moira.
The western border of the town is also the border of St. Lawrence County.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 791 | — | |
| 1840 | 962 | 21.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,340 | 39.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,796 | 34.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,064 | 14.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,254 | 9.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,512 | 11.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,484 | −1.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,346 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,264 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,101 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,072 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,137 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,362 | 10.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,468 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,624 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,684 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,857 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,934 | 2.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,813 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,857 people living in Moira. These people lived in 1,130 homes. About 775 of these were families.
Most people in Moira were White (98.07%). A small number were African American (0.49%), Native American (0.56%), or Asian (0.25%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 0.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.4% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (52.7%) were married couples living together. About 24.3% of all homes had only one person living in them.
The average age of people in Moira was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
Communities and Locations
Moira has a few smaller communities and places within its borders:
- Alburg – This is a small hamlet located at the southern edge of the town. You can find it on County Road 5.
- Brushton – The Village of Brushton is east of the main Moira hamlet. It is located on US-11 at County Road 8. It used to be known as "Brush's Mills."
- Irish Corners – Another hamlet on the southern town boundary. It is on County Road 5, just east of Alburg.
- Moira – This is the main hamlet of Moira. It is where US-11 and NY-95 meet.
See also
In Spanish: Moira (Nueva York) para niños
