Morris (village), New York facts for kids
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Morris, New York
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 Morris (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 486 |
| • Density | 651.47/sq mi (251.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13808
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-48483 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957686 |
Morris is a small village located in Otsego County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 486 people lived here. The village is in the middle of the larger town of Morris. It is also northwest of the city of Oneonta.
History of Morris Village
The village of Morris was first settled by French families. They called it "Louisville." One of the first known settlers was Andre Renouard.
In 1870, the village officially became a part of the state. Its name was changed to "Morris." This was done to avoid confusion with another place called Louisville in New York.
Long ago, the water from Butternut Creek was very important. It powered many factories that made cloth. These factories were called textile mills. One of them was the Hargrave factory. Another was the Butternuts Wool & Cotton Co.
A street called Spring Street was planned for a new factory. But the local textile industry faced problems. The factory was never finished. Today, Morris Central School has expanded onto this area.
Geography and Location
Morris is located at coordinates 42°33′N 75°15′W / 42.550°N 75.250°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 1.35%, is water.
Morris is an important meeting point for roads. New York State Route 23 and New York State Route 51 meet here. They even share a part of the road within the village. County Highway 13 also comes into the village from the north.
Butternut Creek flows along the east and south sides of the village. This creek is a smaller stream that flows into the Unadilla River.
People of Morris
The number of people living in Morris has changed over time. Here is how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 768 | — | |
| 1890 | 601 | −21.7% | |
| 1900 | 558 | −7.2% | |
| 1910 | 535 | −4.1% | |
| 1920 | 420 | −21.5% | |
| 1930 | 554 | 31.9% | |
| 1940 | 599 | 8.1% | |
| 1950 | 641 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 677 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 675 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 681 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 642 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 591 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 583 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 486 | −16.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 591 people living in Morris. They lived in 261 households. About 174 of these were families. The village had about 810 people per square mile.
Most people in the village were White (97.12%). A small number were Black or African American (0.34%). Some people were from other backgrounds (1.35%). About 1.18% were from two or more races. About 2.88% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.6% of households had children under 18 living there. About 49.0% were married couples. About 13.4% were single mothers. Roughly 29.1% of households were individuals living alone. About 12.6% of these individuals were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 40 years old. About 23.2% of the population was under 18. About 17.6% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Morris (villa) para niños
