Orangeville, New York facts for kids
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Orangeville, New York
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Location in Wyoming County and the state of New York.
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 Orangeville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.64 sq mi (92.31 km2) |
| • Land | 35.56 sq mi (92.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,355 |
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1,314 |
| • Density | 36.95/sq mi (14.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-55222 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979317 |
Orangeville is a small town located in Wyoming County, New York. It's a quiet place, centrally located within the county. A main road, U.S. Route 20A, goes right through the town. In 2010, about 1,355 people lived here.
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History of Orangeville
The Town of Orangeville was created in 1816. It was formed from a part of another town called Attica. Later, Orangeville gave up some of its land to help form the Town of Wethersfield.
In June 2022, some buildings in Orangeville and Wethersfield were damaged by a series of fires.
Geography of the Town
Orangeville covers a total area of about 35.7 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,556 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,525 | −2.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,949 | 27.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,438 | −26.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,419 | −1.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,217 | −14.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,164 | −4.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,148 | −1.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,005 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 952 | −5.3% | |
| 1920 | 838 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 679 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 699 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 648 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 633 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 820 | 29.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,103 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,115 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,301 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,355 | 4.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,314 | −3.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,301 people living in Orangeville. These people lived in 485 different homes. About 358 of these homes were families.
The population was spread out by age. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Orangeville was 37 years.
Notable People from Orangeville
- Theodore H. Barrett — An officer in the United States Army.
- Harry Jeremiah Parks — A person who received the Medal of Honor.
Communities and Locations in Orangeville
Orangeville has several small communities and areas within its borders:
- Dutch Flats — This is a small village located on Buffalo Road. It is near the northern edge of the town.
- Halls Corners — Another small village found on Route 20A. It is close to the eastern border of the town.
- Johnsonburg — This village is right on the border with the Town of Sheldon.
- Orangeville Center — This is a central village in the town. It is located on Route 20A.
- Quaker Town — A small village located on Route 362. It is south of Orangeville Center.
