New Bremen, New York facts for kids
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New Bremen, New York
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 New Bremen, New York
Location in New York
New Bremen, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.79 sq mi (144.49 km2) |
| • Land | 55.59 sq mi (143.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,706 |
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2,692 |
| • Density | 48.43/sq mi (18.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-049-50001 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979257 |
New Bremen is a small town in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,706 people lived there. The town got its name from the city of Bremen in Germany.
This town is located on the eastern side of Lewis County. It is northeast of Lowville, which is the main town of the county.
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A Look Back in Time
The first people settled in the area around New Bremen in 1798. Many of the later settlers came from Germany. The community of New Bremen was planned out in 1826 by a person named Charles Dayan.
The town of New Bremen was officially created in 1848. It was formed using parts of two other towns: Croghan and Watson.
Exploring New Bremen's Geography
New Bremen covers a total area of about 55.8 square miles (144.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 55.6 square miles (143.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Rivers
- Main Roads: New York State Route 812 runs north and south through the town. It crosses New York State Route 126, which runs east and west, near the northern border of the town.
- Rivers: The western border of New Bremen is marked by the Black River. The Beaver River flows along the northeastern border of the town. The Beaver River eventually flows into the Black River.
Population Over the Years
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,510 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,786 | 18.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,908 | 6.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,414 | 26.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,974 | −18.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,775 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,609 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,609 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,597 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,707 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,729 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,963 | 13.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,040 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,316 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,526 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,722 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,706 | −0.6% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,692 | −0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,722 people living in New Bremen. There were 945 households, and 757 families. The population density was about 49 people per square mile (19 people per square kilometer).
About 40.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.88 people, and the average family had 3.24 people.
The median age in the town was 35 years old. About 30.3% of the population was under 18. About 11.3% of the people were 65 years or older.
Places in New Bremen
Here are some of the smaller communities and important locations you can find in the town of New Bremen:
- Bushs Corners – This is a small area located east of Kirschnerville.
- Croghan – A small part of the village of Croghan touches the northern border of New Bremen. It is near NY-812 and the Beaver River.
- Crystal Dale – This is a small community, also called a hamlet, in the southeastern part of the town.
- Duflo Airport (NY10) – This is a private airport located northeast of the main New Bremen village.
- Kirschnerville – Another hamlet found in the northeastern part of the town.
- New Bremen (formerly "Dayansville") – This is the main hamlet of New Bremen. It is located in the western part of the town, right on NY-812.
See also
In Spanish: New Bremen (Nueva York) para niños
