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Russia, New York
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Russia Union Church
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Location within Herkimer County
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 Russia, New York
Location in New York
Russia, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Formed | April 7, 1806, as Union |
| Renamed | April 6, 1808, to Russia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.42 sq mi (156.48 km2) |
| • Land | 56.96 sq mi (147.53 km2) |
| • Water | 3.46 sq mi (8.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,269 |
| Demonym(s) | Russian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13431
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-64254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979443 |
Russia is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,269 people lived there. The town is in the northwestern part of Herkimer County. It is also northeast of the city of Utica. A northern section of the town is part of the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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History of Russia
The area that is now Russia was first part of a larger town called Norway, which was created in 1792. The town of Russia was officially formed from Norway in 1806. When it was first created, it was called "Union." However, in 1808, its name was changed to Russia.
Later, in 1836, parts of Russia and another town called Ohio were used to create a new town named Wilmurt. This town no longer exists today. When the town of Webb was formed in 1896, most of Wilmurt became part of Webb, and the rest went back to Ohio.
In the past, around 1875, the main jobs in Russia involved making cheese and butter. Farmers also grew crops like maple sugar, apples, potatoes, and oats. In 1865, the population of Russia was 2,030 people.
Geography of Russia
The town of Russia covers a total area of about 60.4 square miles (156.5 km2). Most of this area, about 57.0 square miles (147.5 km2), is land. The rest, about 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2), is water.
A large body of water called Hinckley Reservoir is located in the north-central part of the town. This reservoir was created on West Canada Creek. West Canada Creek also forms the western border of the town, separating it from Oneida County south of the reservoir.
Two important roads, New York State Route 8 and New York State Route 28, meet in the village of Poland, which is partly in Russia.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,685 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,458 | 45.9% | |
| 1840 | 2,298 | −6.5% | |
| 1850 | 2,349 | 2.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,389 | 1.7% | |
| 1870 | 2,220 | −7.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,177 | −1.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,145 | −1.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,025 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,772 | −12.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,433 | −19.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,347 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,281 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,420 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,761 | 24.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,160 | 22.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,405 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,294 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,487 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,587 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,269 | −12.3% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 2,487 people living in Russia. These people lived in 993 different homes, and 707 of these were families. The town had about 44.0 inhabitants per square mile (17.0/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Russia in 2000 were White (97.75%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (56.9%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.50 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 28.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 14.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years.
The median income for a household in Russia was $35,588. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $40,847. About 14.9% of all people in Russia lived below the poverty line. This included 25.8% of children under 18.
Communities and Locations in Russia
Here are some of the places you can find in the town of Russia:
- Buck Hill – This is a high point or hill located north of Poland.
- Cold Brook – A small village found east of Poland village, along New York State Route 8.
- Gang Mills – This used to be a community in the northwestern part of the town. It got its name because there were many lumber mills there in the past.
- Grant – A small settlement, also called a hamlet, in the northeastern part of the town. It's located by Black Creek, south of the Hinckley Reservoir.
- Gravesville – Another hamlet located west of Russia village. It's named after William Graves, who was one of the first people to settle there.
- Hinckley Reservoir – A large body of water on West Canada Creek, found in the northern part of the town.
- Northwood – A hamlet on the western edge of the town, north of the Hinckley Reservoir.
- Pardeeville Corners – A specific spot located southeast of Grant.
- Poland – A village that sits on the southern border of the town, near West Canada Creek. It's where New York State Routes 8 and 28 meet.
- Russia Corners – This is the main hamlet of Russia, located in the south-central part of the town. It's north of Poland where several roads come together. The Russia Corners Historic District, which has old and important buildings, was added to a list of historic places in 1996.
- Sand Hill – Another elevation or hill located just northeast of Cold Brook village. It is about 1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.
- Trenton Falls – A hamlet located on the western border of the town.
- Wheelertown – A hamlet in the northern part of Russia.
See also
In Spanish: Russia (Nueva York) para niños
