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Salina, New York
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.06 sq mi (39.01 km2) |
| • Land | 13.75 sq mi (35.61 km2) |
| • Water | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 33,233 |
| • Density | 2,206.7/sq mi (851.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13088, 13090, 13211, 13212, 13206, 13208
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-64815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979453 |
Salina is a town located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It's like a northern neighborhood of the bigger city, Syracuse. The name "Salina" comes from a Latin word that means "salt." This is a big clue about its history!
As of 2020, about 33,223 people live in Salina.
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A Look Back in Time: Salina's History
Early Days and Salt
Long ago, the land where Salina is now belonged to the Onondaga tribe. Later, it became part of a special area called the Central New York Military Tract. However, some parts were kept just for the Onondaga people.
Salina got its name in 1797. This was when the government decided to set aside land for making salt. This "salt reservation" was created by a treaty with Native Americans. It stretched one mile around Onondaga Lake.
In 1798, the village of Salina was officially started. It was located in what is now the Washington Square area of Syracuse. The village had sixteen blocks, and each block was divided into four house lots.
Forming the Town
At first, the area we know as the town of Salina was part of other towns. These were Manlius and Marcellus.
In March 1809, the town of Salina was officially formed. It was much larger back then! It included areas that later became the town of Geddes and a big part of the city of Syracuse.
The Erie Canal and Growth
Salina's location was perfect for industry because it was on the Erie Canal. The canal was a huge waterway that helped transport goods. The first part of the canal, from Salina to Utica, opened in 1820. This was a very exciting event!
The early history of Salina is closely tied to Onondaga Lake and the important salt industry. Salt was a valuable resource back then.
Changing Borders
Salina's size changed over time. By the late 1840s, it was clear that Syracuse would soon become a city. People in Salina and Syracuse started talking about joining their villages.
In December 1847, a new law was passed. This law combined the villages of Salina and Syracuse into one city. This also made the town of Salina smaller, setting its borders to what they are today.
Modern Communities in Salina
Today, the town of Salina includes five smaller communities. These are like neighborhoods or smaller towns within Salina:
- Liverpool
- Mattydale
- Lyncourt
- Galeville
- A part of North Syracuse
The Alvord House is a historic stone farmhouse in Salina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Where is Salina?
Geography and Size
Salina is located on the northern shore of Onondaga Lake.
The town covers a total area of about 15.1 square miles (39.01 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 13.8 square miles (35.61 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.3 square miles (3.40 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Transportation
Important highways cross through Salina. Interstate 81 and Interstate 90 (also known as the New York State Thruway) meet here. New York State Route 370 runs along Onondaga Lake. U.S. Route 11 also goes through the eastern part of the town.
Part of the Syracuse Hancock International Airport is located in the northeastern part of Salina.
People of Salina
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,814 | — | |
| 1830 | 6,929 | 282.0% | |
| 1840 | 11,013 | 58.9% | |
| 1850 | 2,142 | −80.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,400 | 12.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,688 | 12.0% | |
| 1880 | 2,888 | 7.4% | |
| 1890 | 3,490 | 20.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,745 | 7.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,208 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,257 | 32.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,117 | 137.7% | |
| 1940 | 11,168 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 19,125 | 71.2% | |
| 1960 | 33,076 | 72.9% | |
| 1970 | 38,281 | 15.7% | |
| 1980 | 37,400 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 35,145 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 33,290 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 33,710 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 33,233 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 33,290 people living in Salina. There were 14,401 households, which are groups of people living together. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Salina was 39 years old. About 21.7% of the population was under 18.
Communities and Important Places in Salina
- The Alvord House – This is a historic stone farmhouse.
- Elmcrest – A community located in the northwestern part of the town.
- Galeville – A suburb of Syracuse, near where I-81 and I-90 meet.
- Ley Creek – A stream that forms part of the eastern border of the town.
- Liverpool – A village located in the northwest of Salina, along NY-370.
- Lyncourt – A small community or hamlet.
- Mattydale – Another suburb of Syracuse, in the eastern part of Salina.
- Hinsdale – A community north of Mattydale, close to the airport.
- Long Branch – A community by Onondaga Lake in the northwestern part of Salina.
- North Syracuse – Part of this village is also in Salina.
- Pitcher Hill – A community on the northern border of the town, west of the airport.
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport – A regional airport, with some of its area within Salina.
See also
In Spanish: Salina (Nueva York) para niños
