North Collins, New York facts for kids
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North Collins, New York
Shirley
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Gowanda State Road in 2021
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| Motto(s):
"Looking to the Future; Rooted in the Past" |
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Incorporated | 1852 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.03 sq mi (111.44 km2) |
| • Land | 42.85 sq mi (110.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,523 |
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3,508 |
| • Density | 81.86/sq mi (31.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14111
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-029-51803 |
| FIPS code | 36-51803 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979283 |
North Collins is a small town located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,523 people lived there. The town gets its name from its original parent town, Collins.
North Collins is in the southern part of Erie County. It is considered one of the "Southtowns" of the county. The main community within the town is the village of North Collins.
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History of North Collins
The first settlers arrived in the North Collins area in 1809.
How the Town Was Formed
The town of North Collins was officially created in 1852. It was first called the "Town of Shirley." It was formed from the northern part of the nearby town of Collins. Just one year later, in 1853, the town changed its name to North Collins.
In 1911, the community of North Collins became its own separate village. This means it has its own local government.
Historic Buildings
The Gamel Hexadecagon Barn is a special building in North Collins. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography and Location
North Collins covers a total area of about 111.4 square kilometers (43.03 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Main Roads
Several important roads pass through the town. These include NY 75, NY 249, and US 62. These roads help people travel in and out of North Collins.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,948 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,617 | −17.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,856 | 14.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,016 | 8.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,362 | 17.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,424 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,271 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,522 | 11.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,550 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,943 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,805 | 29.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,090 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,791 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,502 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,376 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,523 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,504 | −0.5% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 3,376 people living in North Collins. There were 1,254 households and 915 families. The population density was about 78.8 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
- About 95% of the people were White.
- A small number of people were Black, Native American, or Asian.
- About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (nearly 60%) were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.68 people.
- The average family had about 3.16 people.
Age Groups
The population in North Collins is spread across different age groups:
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age was 38 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in North Collins was about $43,781 per year. For families, the average income was about $50,781. About 7.7% of all people in the town lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Places in North Collins
North Collins has several smaller communities and interesting places:
- Eighteen Mile Creek (South Branch) – This is a stream that flows through the northeast part of town. It eventually flows into Lake Erie.
- Franklin Gulf County Park – A park located partly in the northern part of the town. It is mostly undeveloped.
- Langford – A small community where NY 75 and NY 249 roads meet. It's in the northern part of the town.
- Lawtons – A community located on US 62 in the southwest corner of the town.
- Marshfield – Another community near the southern border of the town, on NY 75.
- New Oregon – A community in the northeast part of the town, located on NY 249.
- North Collins – This is the main village within the town. It's in the northwest corner where US 62 and NY 249 meet. It used to be called "Rose's Corners" or "Kerr's Corners."
- Shirley – A community southeast of North Collins village, located on Shirley Road.
- Winter's Pond – A small lake found south of Langford.
Notable People from North Collins
Some famous people have connections to North Collins:
- Effie A. Southworth (1860-1947) – A well-known botanist (someone who studies plants) who was born in North Collins.
- Frank Manly Thorn (1836–1907) – A lawyer, politician, and writer. He was also the sixth Superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He was born in the area before North Collins became a separate town.
Plane Crashes in the Area
There have been a few plane crashes reported near North Collins over the years:
- June 1956 – A private plane crashed.
- October 1958 – Another incident involving a plane.
- September 2016 – An investigation found that a faster plane crashed into a slower one over North Collins.
See also
- In Spanish: North Collins (Nueva York) para niños
