Savona, New York facts for kids
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Savona, New York
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 Savona, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 646.15/sq mi (249.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14879
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-65354 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964516 |
Savona is a small village located in Steuben County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 827 people lived there. The village got its name from a city called Savona in Italy. You can find Savona in the eastern part of the town of Bath. It is located where major roads like Route 226, Route 415, and Interstate 86 meet.
History of Savona
Savona was once known by the name "Mud Creek" during the 1800s. The village officially became a village in 1883.
Geography of Savona
Savona is located at 42°17′7″N 77°13′8″W / 42.28528°N 77.21889°W. This means it is in the northern hemisphere, west of the prime meridian.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village is situated next to the Cohocton River. This is where a smaller stream called Mud Creek flows into the river. Savona is also at the intersection of state routes 226 and 415.
North of the village, there is a small body of water called Sanford Lake.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 447 | — | |
| 1890 | 569 | 27.3% | |
| 1900 | 611 | 7.4% | |
| 1910 | 587 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 516 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 545 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 653 | 19.8% | |
| 1950 | 869 | 33.1% | |
| 1960 | 904 | 4.0% | |
| 1970 | 933 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 932 | −0.1% | |
| 1990 | 974 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 822 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 827 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 672 | −18.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 822 people living in Savona. These people made up 317 households, and 230 of these were families. The population density was about 786.5 people per square mile (249.58 people per square kilometer). There were 339 homes in the village.
Most of the people in the village (98.54%) were White. A small number were Native American (0.49%), Asian (0.12%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.61% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Of the households, 36.0% had children under 18 years old living with them. About 47.9% were married couples. Around 16.1% were households led by a woman without a husband present. About 27.4% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.59 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
The age of the people in Savona varied:
- 27.5% were under 18 years old.
- 8.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.4 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Savona was $33,182. For families, the average income was $39,018. The average income per person in the village was $15,194. About 10.5% of families and 13.9% of all people in Savona lived below the poverty line. This included 22.0% of those under 18 and 2.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Notable People
- Eric Smith (born 1980)
See also
In Spanish: Savona (Nueva York) para niños
