Seneca, New York facts for kids
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Seneca, New York
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 Seneca, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.45 sq mi (130.67 km2) |
| • Land | 50.45 sq mi (130.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,658  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,648 |
| • Density | 53.74/sq mi (20.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-66289 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979480 |
Seneca is a small town located in Ontario County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,658 people lived there. The town gets its name from the Seneca tribe, a Native American group who lived in the area.
The Town of Seneca is found on the southern edge of Ontario County. It is also southwest of the City of Geneva. Another town, West Seneca in Erie County, added "West" to its name. This was done to avoid confusion with the Town of Seneca.
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History of Seneca
The Seneca tribe, part of the Iroquois nation, lived in this area for a long time. Many of their important villages were located here. One famous village was Kanadaseaga.
Around 1790, people started to settle in the area. This was a year after Ontario County was formed. The town of Seneca was officially organized in 1793.
Later, in 1872, a part of Seneca was used to create the Town of Geneva. This new town included many of the historic Seneca communities and sites.
Some old and important buildings in Seneca are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Levi Barden Cobblestone Farmhouse, the Thomas Barron House, and the Rippey Cobblestone Farmhouse.
Geography and Location
The town of Seneca covers a total area of about 50.4 square miles (130.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The southern border of the town touches Yates County. Seneca is part of the beautiful Finger Lakes region. It is located northwest of Seneca Lake.
Several main roads pass through the town. U.S. Route 20 and New York State Route 5 run together across Seneca. New York State Route 14A goes from north to south. New York State Route 245 runs from east to west. For a short distance, NY-14A and NY-245 join near the eastern border of the town.
Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 4,802 | — | |
| 1830 | 6,161 | 28.3% | |
| 1840 | 7,073 | 14.8% | |
| 1850 | 8,505 | 20.2% | |
| 1860 | 8,448 | −0.7% | |
| 1870 | 9,188 | 8.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,877 | −68.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,690 | −6.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,654 | −1.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,669 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,638 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,635 | −0.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,570 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,535 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,698 | 6.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,808 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,749 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,747 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,731 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,721 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,658 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,648 | −2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, the town of Seneca had 2,731 people living there. There were 967 households, and 781 of these were families. The population density was about 54 people per square mile.
About 37% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (67.7%) were married couples living together. About 15% of all households were single individuals.
The population included people of different ages:
- 27.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 39 years.
Communities and Places in Seneca
- Flint (also known as "Flint Creek") – A small village located on US-20/NY-5, near Flint Creek.
- Flint Creek – An important stream that flows through the town.
- Hall (formerly "Halls Corners") – A village in the southern part of the town, found on Route NY-14A.
- Pierson Corners – A spot where County Roads 4 and 20 meet, located at the northern edge of the town.
- Seneca – A historic place located northeast of Hall.
- Seneca Castle – A village in the northern part of the town on County Road 4. It used to be called "Castleton."
- Stanley (formerly "Stanleys Corners") – A village on NY-245, located near the center of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Seneca (Nueva York) para niños
