Pulteney, New York facts for kids
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Pulteney, New York
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 Pulteney, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.45 sq mi (94.42 km2) |
| • Land | 33.14 sq mi (85.83 km2) |
| • Water | 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,260  |
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(2021)
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1,250 |
| • Density | 38.51/sq mi (14.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14874
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-59982 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979401 |
Pulteney is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,260 people lived there. The town got its name from a large area of land called the Pulteney Tract.
The Town of Pulteney is in the northeastern part of Steuben County. It is located a bit northeast of the village of Bath.
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The History of Pulteney
The first people to settle in this area arrived around 1797. For a while, the place was known as "Harmonyville." The actual town of Pulteney was officially formed in 1808. It was created from a part of the Town of Bath.
Later, parts of Pulteney were used to form other towns. The Town of Prattsburgh was created in 1813. Also, a part of the Town of Urbana was formed from Pulteney in 1848.
The Pulteney Tract
The "Pulteney Purchase" or "Pulteney Tract" was a large section of land. This land is in the region of Steuben County. It was bought from Robert Morris by a group of English investors. These investors included Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet. Their group was called "The Pulteney Association."
Historic Places
The Western New York Wine Company building is an important local landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This means it is recognized for its historical importance.
Geography and Location
Pulteney covers a total area of about 36.4 square miles (94.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.2 square miles (85.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.2 square miles (8.59 square kilometers), is water.
The town is located on the western side of Keuka Lake. Keuka Lake is one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in New York. The northern and eastern borders of the town are also part of the border with Yates County.
Main Roads
New York State Route 54A is a major road in Pulteney. It runs north and south through the eastern part of the town.
People Living in Pulteney
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,162 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,730 | 48.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,781 | 2.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,815 | 1.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,470 | −19.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,393 | −5.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,660 | 19.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,769 | 6.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,590 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,316 | −17.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,062 | −19.3% | |
| 1930 | 983 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 957 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,138 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,106 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,167 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,274 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,417 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,405 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,285 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,260 | −1.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,250 | −2.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,405 people living in Pulteney. These people lived in 566 households, and 400 of these were families. The population density was about 42 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the town were White (98.65%). A small number were African American (0.50%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.07% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 566 households, about 28.4% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.0%) were married couples living together. About 6.9% were single mothers with no husband present.
Nearly a quarter (23.9%) of all households were made up of people living alone. About 9.9% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.48 people in each household and 2.90 people in each family.
Age and Income
The population in Pulteney was spread out by age. About 24.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 42 years.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,115. For families, the median income was $42,438. The average income per person in the town was $18,461. About 9.7% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.3% of those under 18.
Communities and Places in Pulteney
The Town of Pulteney has several smaller communities and specific locations:
- Brown Corners – This spot is in the northern part of the town, located on County Road 78.
- Catawba – A small community in the southeastern part of the town, found on NY-54A.
- Elmbois – A community in the southwestern part of the town, located on County Road 77.
- Gibson Landing – This community is right on the shore of Keuka Lake and also on NY-54A.
- Glodes Corners – A location in the northwestern part of the town, on County Road 75.
- Lakeside Park – A community on the shore of Keuka Lake, just north of Gibson Landing on NY-54A.
- Pulteney – This is the main hamlet (a small village) of Pulteney itself. It's in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 76.
- South Pulteney – A community located southwest of the main Pulteney hamlet.
- Stewarts Corners – A location in the northwestern part of the town, south of Glodes Corners.
See also
In Spanish: Pulteney para niños
