Rensselaer Falls, New York facts for kids
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Rensselaer Falls, New York
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 Rensselaer Falls, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 1,240.55/sq mi (479.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-61159 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0976882 |
Rensselaer Falls is a small village located in St. Lawrence County, New York. In 2020, about 361 people lived there. The village got its name from Henry Van Rensselaer, who owned a mill in the area.
Rensselaer Falls is in the western part of the Town of Canton. It is located just west of the Village of Canton.
Village History
Early settlers were drawn to this area because of a six-foot drop in the river. This drop provided strong water power for mills. The community was first known as "Tateville," and later "Canton Falls." The name "Rensselaer Falls" was officially given by the post office in 1851.
The Congregational Church in Rensselaer Falls is a very old building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is an important historical site.
Where is Rensselaer Falls?
Rensselaer Falls is located at 44°35'26" North and 75°19'16" West.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. About 6.25% of the total area is water.
The village sits right on the bank of the Oswegatchie River.
Rensselaer Falls is found where County Road 14 (Rensselaer Street) and County Road 15 (Front/Heuvelton Street) meet. The village also borders the Upper and Lower Lakes Wildlife Management Area. This area is important for protecting local wildlife.
Village Population
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| 1920 | 328 | — | |
| 1930 | 285 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 265 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 375 | 16.1% | |
| 1970 | 332 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 316 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 337 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 332 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 361 | 8.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 337 people living in Rensselaer Falls. These people lived in 124 households, and 90 of these were families. The village had about 1,147 people per square mile. There were 144 housing units in total.
About 41% of the households had children under 18 living with them. About 51% of households were married couples. About 16% were female-led households without a husband present.
The average household had 2.62 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.5% were under 18 years old. About 8.6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 29.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the village was 36 years.
The average income for a household in the village was $30,417 per year. For families, the average income was $33,125 per year. About 12.1% of the people and 12.2% of the families lived below the poverty line.
Education
Students in Rensselaer Falls attend schools in the Canton Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Rensselaer Falls para niños
