Paris, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paris
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NY 12 northbound outside of the hamlet of Paris
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Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.49 sq mi (81.56 km2) |
| • Land | 31.48 sq mi (81.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,332 |
| • Density | 137.63/sq mi (53.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13456
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-56330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979341 |
Paris is a small town located in Oneida County, New York, in the United States. It's in the southeastern part of the county, just south of the city of Utica. In 2020, about 4,332 people lived there. The town was named after a kind person who helped it in the early days, Colonel Isaac Paris.
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History of Paris
The town of Paris was officially created in 1792. It was formed from a part of another town called Whitestown.
Over the years, parts of Paris were used to create other towns:
- In 1795, a section of Paris became the town of Sherburne. This town is now in Chenango County.
- Later, in 1827, the town of Kirkland, New York was also formed from a piece of Paris.
A special old building in Paris is the St. Paul's Church and Cemetery at Paris Hill. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means it's an important historical site.
Famous People from Paris
Many interesting people have connections to the town of Paris:
- Asa Gray, a famous expert on plants (botanist).
- Edmund Ellsworth, a pioneer who helped settle the American West.
- Orson S. Head, a lawyer and a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Joseph E. Irish, a clergyman and also a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Gerrit P. Judd, a doctor and missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
- Arthur Cushman McGiffert, a well-known religious scholar (theologian).
- David Pendleton Oakerhater, a Cheyenne warrior, and later a religious leader.
- Michael O'Donoghue, a writer and performer.
- La Mott W. Rhodes, a lawyer and a New York State Assemblyman.
- Edward Tompkins, a state senator in California.
- Charlemagne Tower, a lawyer, soldier, and businessman.
- Albert J. Winegar, a state assemblyman in Wisconsin.
Geography and Nature
The town of Paris covers an area of about 31.5 square miles (or 81.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
The eastern edge of the town is also the border of Herkimer County.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 4,721 | — | |
| 1810 | 5,418 | 14.8% | |
| 1820 | 6,707 | 23.8% | |
| 1830 | 2,765 | −58.8% | |
| 1840 | 2,844 | 2.9% | |
| 1850 | 4,283 | 50.6% | |
| 1860 | 3,762 | −12.2% | |
| 1870 | 3,575 | −5.0% | |
| 1880 | 3,573 | −0.1% | |
| 1890 | 3,211 | −10.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,626 | −18.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,659 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 3,004 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,994 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,073 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,459 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,219 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,579 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,456 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,414 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,609 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,411 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,332 | −1.8% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 4,609 people living in Paris. These people made up 1,714 households, and 1,273 of those were families.
About 38.4% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.68 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 27.3% were under 18 years old.
- Around 28.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 12.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years.
Places in Paris
The town of Paris includes several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Cassville – This is a small community (hamlet) located west of Richfield Junction. It was named after Lewis Cass when it was founded in 1803.
- Clayville – A small village found in the southeastern part of the town.
- Grange Hill – A raised area (elevation) located east of the Paris hamlet.
- Greens Crossing – Another hamlet located east of Paris Station.
- Ludlow Corners – A specific spot southeast of Clayville.
- Paris – This is the main hamlet that shares the town's name.
- Paris Station – A hamlet located south of the Paris hamlet, close to the western border of the town.
- Richfield Junction – A hamlet near the southern border of the town, located on NY 8.
- Sauquoit – This hamlet is in the northern part of the town. It's where the town government offices are located. It was the second place settled in the town.
- Sauquoit Creek – An important stream that flows through the town.
- Tassel Hill – This is the highest point in all of Oneida County! It's in the southern part of the town, near NY 12, and borders the towns of Bridgewater, Marshall, and Sangerfield.
Schools in Paris
Most of the town of Paris is part of the Sauquoit Valley Central School District. However, some parts of the town belong to other school districts, including:
- The Clinton Central School District
- The New Hartford Central School District
- The Waterville Central School District
- The Mount Markham Central School District
See also
In Spanish: Paris (Nueva York) para niños
