Remsen (village), New York facts for kids
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Remsen, New York
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Village
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| Nickname(s):
Remsen City
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| Motto(s):
"Set in rural Welsh tradition"
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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 | |
| Town | Remsen, Trenton | |
| Village | 1845 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 431 | |
| • Density | 1,158.60/sq mi (446.96/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
13438
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| Area code(s) | 315 | |
| FIPS code | 36-61115 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391090 | |
Remsen is a small village located in Oneida County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 431 people lived there. The village is in the southwestern part of the larger town of Remsen.
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Fun Things to Do
Remsen is known for its annual Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts, often called FOTA. This festival happens every year in late September. It started in 1980 and brings thousands of visitors to Main Street.
Railroads in Remsen
The Mohawk, Adirondack and Northern Railroad (MHWA) tracks go through the town. The Adirondack Scenic Railroad also uses these tracks. It travels from Utica to just north of the village.
History of Remsen
Oneida County was formed on March 15, 1798. The town of Remsen was also created on that date. The village of Remsen officially became a village in 1845. Later, in 1869, part of the town was separated to create the town of Forestport.
Geography of Remsen
Remsen is located at 43°19′39″N 75°11′12″W / 43.32750°N 75.18667°W.
The village covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. Cincinnati Creek flows through the village from north to south.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 289 | — | |
| 1890 | 358 | — | |
| 1900 | 389 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 421 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 448 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 437 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 422 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 483 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 567 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 602 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 621 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 518 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 531 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 508 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 431 | −15.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 431 people living in Remsen. These people lived in 202 households, with 136 of them being families. The population density was about 1,431.9 people per square mile.
Many households (36.1%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (49.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.
Education
Students in Remsen attend schools within the Remsen Central School District.
