North Dansville, New York facts for kids
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North Dansville, New York
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 North Dansville, New York
Location in New York
North Dansville, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.86 sq mi (25.53 km2) |
| • Land | 9.86 sq mi (25.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,538 |
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(2016)
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5,359 |
| • Density | 543.56/sq mi (209.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-051-51869 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979284 |
North Dansville is a small town located in Livingston County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 5,538 people lived there. The town is in the southeast part of Livingston County. The village of Dansville is right in the middle of the town.
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History of North Dansville
The first people to settle in this area arrived around 1795. The town of North Dansville was officially created in 1846. It was formed from a part of another town called Sparta. A few years later, in 1849, North Dansville grew even bigger when more land was added from Sparta. Long ago, a part of the Genesee Valley Canal used to run through the town.
Geography and Location
North Dansville covers an area of about 25.5 square kilometers (9.86 square miles). All of this area is land.
The eastern and southern edges of the town are next to Steuben County. The town of Dansville in Steuben County is directly south of North Dansville. A major highway, Interstate 390, goes through the town. Other important roads like New York State Route 36, New York State Route 63, and New York State Route 256 also pass through. The Canaseraga Creek flows north through the town, heading towards the Genesee River.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
North Dansville is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north: Sparta
- To the east: Wayland
- To the south: Dansville
- To the west: Ossian and West Sparta
Population of North Dansville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 4,377 | — | |
| 1860 | 3,738 | −14.6% | |
| 1870 | 4,015 | 7.4% | |
| 1880 | 4,178 | 4.1% | |
| 1890 | 4,099 | −1.9% | |
| 1900 | 3,961 | −3.4% | |
| 1910 | 4,328 | 9.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,793 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 5,310 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 5,332 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,755 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,095 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,358 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,994 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,783 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,738 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,538 | −3.5% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 5,359 | −3.2% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 5,738 people living in North Dansville. These people lived in 2,318 households, and 1,513 of these were families. The population density was about 584 people per square mile.
About 32.4% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. Around 48.1% of households were married couples living together. About 14.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.44 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The population in the town was spread out by age. About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in North Dansville was 39 years.
Places in North Dansville
- Cumminsville – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located on the western edge of the town, between the Dansville airport and the Interstate highway.
- Dansville – This is a village that sits right in the middle of the town of North Dansville. It is also close to Interstate 390.
- Dansville Municipal Airport (DSV) – This is an airport mainly used by small planes. It is located north of Dansville village, between New York State Route 36 and New York State Route 63.
- Dansville Station – This is a specific spot located northeast of Dansville village.
See also
In Spanish: North Dansville para niños
