Naples (village), New York facts for kids
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Naples, New York
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South Main Street as seen in June 2021
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 Naples (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 931 |
| • Density | 963.77/sq mi (371.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14512
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-49429 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958258 |
Naples is a small village located in Ontario County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 931 people lived there. It is part of the larger Town of Naples. This area is well-known for growing grapes.
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History of Naples Village
The village of Naples was one of the first places where pioneers settled. People started living here around the year 1790. The village officially became a village in 1894. This means it got its own local government.
Over the years, people in Naples have voted on whether the village should join with the larger Town of Naples. These votes happened in 1994, 2001, and 2005. Each time, the people decided that the village should remain separate.
Some important historic buildings in Naples are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Ephraim Cleveland House, the Naples Memorial Town Hall, and the Morgan Hook and Ladder Company.
Geography of Naples
Naples is located in a beautiful part of New York State. It is southwest of Canandaigua Lake, which is one of the famous Finger Lakes. The Naples Creek also flows nearby, leading towards the lake. Another interesting natural spot close by is Grimes Glen.
The village itself covers about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of land. Several main roads meet in Naples. These include New York State Route 21, New York State Route 53, and New York State Route 245. There are also County Roads 33 and 36.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 902 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,360 | 50.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,266 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,048 | −17.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,093 | 4.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,148 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,070 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,152 | 7.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,141 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,237 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,324 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,225 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,237 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,072 | −13.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,041 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 931 | −10.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,072 people living in Naples. These people lived in 453 different homes. About 284 of these homes were families. The village had about 1,097 people per square mile.
Most people in Naples were White (98.60%). A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1.21% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (31.6%) had children under 18 living there. About 45.3% of homes were married couples. Some homes (13.0%) had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 26.8% of the population was under 18. About 16.0% of people were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Naples was $34,219 per year. For families, the average income was $42,841. About 13.2% of all people in Naples lived below the poverty line. This included 18.0% of children under 18.
Notable People from Naples
- Emory B. Pottle - He was a former US Congressman.
- Meghan Musnicki - She is an American rower who has won two Olympic gold medals.
See also
In Spanish: Naples (villa) para niños
