Niles, New York facts for kids
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Niles, New York
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Location within Cayuga County and New York
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 Niles, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.35 sq mi (112.28 km2) |
| • Land | 38.98 sq mi (100.94 km2) |
| • Water | 4.38 sq mi (11.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,194 |
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(2016)
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1,161 |
| • Density | 29.79/sq mi (11.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-011-51198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979278 |
Niles is a small town located in Cayuga County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,194 people lived there. Niles is in the eastern part of Cayuga County, just southeast of the city of Auburn.
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History of Niles
Niles is part of an area once known as the Central New York Military Tract. This land was set aside for veterans who had served in the military. People first started settling in the area around 1792. The town of Niles was officially created in 1833. It was formed by dividing an older town called Sempronius.
Geography and Location
Niles covers a total area of about 112.3 square kilometers (43.35 square miles). Most of this area, about 100.9 square kilometers (38.98 square miles), is land. The rest, about 11.3 square kilometers (4.38 square miles), is water.
Lakes and Borders
The town of Niles is located between two beautiful bodies of water: Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake. These are two of the famous Finger Lakes in New York. The eastern border of Niles, and part of its northern border, touches Onondaga County.
Major Roads in Niles
You can find two main roads in Niles. New York State Route 38A crosses paths with New York State Route 41A in the northwestern part of the town. These routes help people travel through and around Niles.
Population in Niles
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,234 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,053 | −8.1% | |
| 1860 | 2,013 | −1.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,912 | −5.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,875 | −1.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,579 | −15.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,402 | −11.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,209 | −13.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,076 | −11.0% | |
| 1930 | 903 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 834 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 941 | 12.8% | |
| 1960 | 943 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 965 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,115 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,194 | 7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,208 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,194 | −1.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,161 | −2.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,208 people living in Niles. There were 476 households, and 348 of these were families. The population density was about 30.9 people per square mile.
About 24% of the people in Niles were under 18 years old. Around 12% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Niles was 41 years.
Communities and Places in Niles
Niles is home to several smaller communities and interesting spots. Here are some of them:
- Adams Point – A piece of land that sticks out into Owasco Lake.
- Austin – A small village, also known as a hamlet, in the western part of the town.
- Carpenter Point – A piece of land that sticks out into Skaneateles Lake.
- Conklin Cove – A hamlet located on Owasco Lake, close to the northern border of the town.
- Globe Hotel Corners – A hamlet found on NY Route 38A, near the southern edge of the town.
- Gregory Landing – A hamlet with vacation homes and cottages. It's on the western shore of Skaneateles Lake in the southeast of Niles. It's named after a family that lived there a long time ago.
- Kelloggsville – A hamlet located near the southern border of the town.
- Koenigs Point – A specific spot at the northwestern corner of the town.
- New Hope – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, located on NY Route 41A. The historic New Hope Mills Complex was added to a special list of important places in 2005.
- Niles – This is the main hamlet of Niles. It's near the northern town boundary on NY-38A.
- Omro – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, close to the town line.
- Partello Corners – A hamlet in the southeastern section of the town on NY-38A.
- Rice Point – A spot on the shore of Owasco Lake, near the southern town line.
- Seward Point – Another piece of land that sticks out into Owasco Lake.
- Twelve Corners – A location in the middle of the town, south of the Niles hamlet.
Images for kids
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New Hope Mill, built in 1823, is a historic site in Niles.
See also
In Spanish: Niles (Nueva York) para niños
