Rathbone, New York facts for kids
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Rathbone, New York
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 Rathbone, New York
Location in New York
Rathbone, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.12 sq mi (93.55 km2) |
| • Land | 36.02 sq mi (93.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,095  |
| • Estimate
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1,089 |
| • Density | 30.65/sq mi (11.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-60653 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979408 |
Rathbone is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,095 people lived there. The town gets its name from an early settler, General Ransom Rathbone.
The Town of Rathbone is in the southern part of Steuben County. It is located to the west of the city of Corning.
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Discovering Rathbone's Past
Rathbone was first settled by people around the year 1773. This means it has a long history!
The town of Rathbone was officially created in 1856. It was formed by taking parts from three other towns that already existed: Addison, Cameron, and Woodhull.
What is Rathbone Like?
Rathbone covers a total area of about 36.12 square miles (93.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount being water.
The Canisteo River flows right through the town. You can see it near the communities of Cameron Mills, Derby Switch, and Rathbone. County Road 119 follows along the river's path.
How Many People Live in Rathbone?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,381 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,357 | −1.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,371 | 1.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,269 | −7.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,059 | −16.5% | |
| 1910 | 917 | −13.4% | |
| 1920 | 761 | −17.0% | |
| 1930 | 695 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 699 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 741 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 726 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 873 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 913 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 892 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,080 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,126 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,095 | −2.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,089 | −3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,080 people living in Rathbone. These people made up 370 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Rathbone were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 36.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.92 people.
The population in Rathbone is spread out across different age groups. In 2000, about 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Communities and Places in Rathbone
Here are some of the smaller communities and important places you can find within the Town of Rathbone:
- Cameron Mills – This is a small hamlet located on the town's border in the northwest. The Town Line Church and Cemetery is here. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
- Derby Switch – Another hamlet found in the southeast part of the town.
- Rathbone – This is the main hamlet of Rathbone itself, located on County Road 21. The Northrup Hill School District 10 building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
- Tracy Creek – This is a small stream that flows into the Canisteo River near the village of Rathbone.
See also
In Spanish: Rathbone para niños
