Schuyler, New York facts for kids
- There is also a Schuyler County, New York.
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Schuyler, New York
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Location of Schuyler in Herkimer County
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 Schuyler, New York
Location in New York
Schuyler, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.23 sq mi (104.20 km2) |
| • Land | 39.87 sq mi (103.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,420 |
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3,352 |
| • Density | 84.06/sq mi (32.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13340, 13350, 13416, 13431, 13502
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-65695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979473 |
Schuyler is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,420 people lived there. The town is in the western part of Herkimer County, just east of the city of Utica.
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History of Schuyler
Early Settlement and Formation
People first started settling in the Schuyler area around 1765. The town of Schuyler was officially created in 1792. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Herkimer.
Changes to Town Borders
Over the years, Schuyler's size changed a few times.
- In 1797, some of Schuyler's land was used to create the new town of Trenton.
- In 1798, more land was taken to form the town of Deerfield. Deerfield is now in Oneida County.
- Finally, in 1806, a part of Schuyler was used to create the town of Newport.
Geography of Schuyler
Location and Size
Schuyler is about 104.2 square kilometers (40.23 square miles) in total area. Most of this area, about 103.3 square kilometers (39.87 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square kilometers (0.36 square miles), is water.
Natural and Man-Made Features
The western border of Schuyler touches Oneida County. The southern border of the town follows the Mohawk River.
Important transportation routes pass through the southern part of Schuyler. These include the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and the Erie Canal. There is also a rest stop called the Schuyler Travel Plaza on the westbound side of the Thruway within the town.
Population of Schuyler
Population Over Time
The population of Schuyler has changed quite a bit over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,837 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,074 | 12.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,798 | −13.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,696 | −5.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,715 | 1.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,558 | −9.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,452 | −6.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,259 | −13.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,365 | 8.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,227 | −10.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,007 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,146 | 13.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,176 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,169 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,893 | 61.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,808 | 48.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,886 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,508 | 21.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,385 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,420 | 1.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,352 | −2.0% | |
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People and Households
According to the 2000 census, there were 3,385 people living in Schuyler. These people lived in 1,418 households. About 937 of these households were families.
The average household in Schuyler had about 2.38 people. For families, the average size was about 2.93 people. About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Communities and Locations in Schuyler
Schuyler is made up of several smaller communities and locations:
- Baker Corners – A small community found north of West Schuyler.
- Carey Corners – A location in the very northeastern part of the town.
- East Schuyler – A community in the southeastern part of the town.
- Johnson Corners – A location northwest of East Schuyler.
- Minott Corners – A location near the eastern town line, north of Johnson Corners.
- Sheaf Corners – A location northwest of Johnson Corners.
- West Schuyler – A community located on Route 5 in the southwestern part of the town.
- Windfall – A location northeast of Baker Corners.
See also
In Spanish: Schuyler (Nueva York) para niños
