Pavilion, New York facts for kids
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Pavilion, New York
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.72 sq mi (92.51 km2) |
| • Land | 35.61 sq mi (92.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,495 |
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(2016)
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2,409 |
| • Density | 67.65/sq mi (26.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14525
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-037-56792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979346 |
Pavilion is a town located in Genesee County, New York, United States. A town in New York is a type of local government area. In 2010, about 2,495 people lived there.
The town got its name from a hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York. An early resident thought it was a good name. Pavilion is in the southeastern part of Genesee County. It is southeast of the city of Batavia.
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History of Pavilion
People first started settling in the Pavilion area around 1805. The town of Pavilion was officially created in 1841. It was formed from a part of the town of Covington. Covington is now in Wyoming County. In 1842, Pavilion gained more land. This new land came from the towns of Le Roy and Stafford.
Geography and Location
The town of Pavilion covers about 35.7 square miles (92.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.28 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of Pavilion touches Livingston County. The southern border and part of the western border meet Wyoming County.
Waterways and Roads
Oatka Creek is a stream that flows through Pavilion. It flows north and is a branch of the Genesee River. The creek then continues into the town of Stafford.
Two main highways cross through Pavilion. US Route 20 runs from east to west. It meets NY-19, which runs north to south, at a place called Pavilion Center. US-20 also crosses NY-63 in Pavilion village. NY-63 is also known as the historic Big Tree Road.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,640 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,723 | 5.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,614 | −6.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,649 | 2.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,581 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,542 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,462 | −5.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,337 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,236 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,361 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,459 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,721 | 18.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,122 | 23.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,375 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,327 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,467 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,495 | 1.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,409 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. decennial census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,467 people living in Pavilion. There were 886 households, which are groups of people living in one home. About 691 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was 2.78. The average family size was 3.1 people.
About 37.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households, 63.5%, were married couples living together. About 28.5% of the population was under 18. Around 10.6% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Famous People from Pavilion
- Gregory Reinhart – An opera singer.
- Frances Metcalfe Wolcott – A socialite and author. She owned a large country home in Pavilion called Hillcrest.
Places and Communities in Pavilion
- Bailey's Mills – This was once a place in the northwest part of the town.
- Bennetts Corners – A small area in the southeastern part of the town. It is southeast of Phelps Corners.
- Junction – A small village, also called a hamlet. It is north of Pavilion Center on NY-19.
- Le Roy Reservoir – A lake located east of Union Corners.
- Pavilion – This is the main village and a census-designated place. It is located where Routes NY-19 and NY-63 meet. This is in the southern part of the town.
- Pavilion Center – A small village where Routes 19 and 20 meet. It is north of Pavilion village.
- Phelps Corners – A location in the southeastern part of the town. It is at the crossing of South Street and York Road.
- Union Corners – A village near the eastern edge of the town. It is at the crossing of South Street and Walker Road.
See also
In Spanish: Pavilion (Nueva York) para niños
