North Collins (village), New York facts for kids
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North Collins
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| Village of North Collins | |
The village center as seen in April 2021
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | North Collins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,247 |
| • Density | 1,556.80/sq mi (601.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14111
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-51792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958754 |
North Collins is a small village in Erie County, New York, United States. In 2021, about 1,255 people lived there. The village is located in the northwest part of the larger town of North Collins.
Village History
The area that is now North Collins village used to have different names. People called it "Rose's Corners" or "Kerr's Corners."
The village of North Collins officially became its own separate community in 1911. This meant it had its own local government, separate from the surrounding town of North Collins.
In 2008, there was a discussion about whether the village should stop being a village and become part of the town again. However, the people living in the village voted to keep it as a village, so it remains one today.
Sports and Athletes
North Collins is known for having some talented athletes. One famous person from the area is Marion Fricano. He was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1955. He played for the Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics teams.
North Collins High School has a strong sports program. Their boys' soccer team has won many awards. Since 1960, they have won 23 sectional titles. They even won the state championship in 1994!
Village Geography
North Collins village covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two main roads pass through the village. These are U.S. Route 62, also known as Main Street, and New York State Route 249. Route 249 is also called Brant Road and Sherman Avenue in different parts.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 421 | — | |
| 1890 | 636 | 51.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,158 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,165 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,182 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,325 | 12.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,574 | 18.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,675 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,496 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,335 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,079 | −19.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,247 | 1.2% | |
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According to the 2000 census, 1,079 people lived in North Collins village. There were 414 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 284 were families.
About 34.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Around 51% of households were married couples. About 12.6% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 27.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years old.
