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Seward, New York
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Location in Schoharie County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.46 sq mi (94.42 km2) |
| • Land | 36.38 sq mi (94.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,583 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12043
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-66542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979483 |
Seward is a small town located in Schoharie County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,583 people lived there. The town is named after William H. Seward, who was a famous senator, governor, and Secretary of State for the U.S.
The Town of Seward is found in the northwestern part of Schoharie County. It is located northeast of the city of Oneonta.
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History of Seward
The first people settled in the area around 1754, near what is now Seward village.
During the American Revolution, many parts of the town were destroyed. This happened because of fighting between people who supported the British (loyalists) and those who wanted America to be independent (revolutionaries).
The town of Seward was officially created in 1840. It was formed from a section that used to be part of the Town of Sharon.
Geography of Seward
Seward covers a total area of about 36.5 square miles (94.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part (about 0.1 square miles or 0.26 square kilometers) being water.
The western edge of the town is also the border of Otsego County.
Several important roads run through Seward:
- New York State Route 10 is a highway that goes north and south.
- New York State Route 165 is a highway that goes east and west. It ends at NY-10 in a place called Janesville.
- New York State Route 145 is another north-south highway. It is located in the northeastern part of Seward.
People of Seward
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,088 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,203 | 5.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,948 | −11.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,765 | −9.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,734 | −1.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,626 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,404 | −13.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,419 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,193 | −15.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,128 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,224 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,210 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,271 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,587 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,651 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,637 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,763 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,583 | −10.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 1,637 people living in Seward. These people lived in 588 households, and 449 of these were families. The population density was about 25 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Seward were White (97.50%). A small number were African American (0.31%), Native American (0.18%), or Pacific Islander (0.06%). Some people were from other races (0.73%) or from two or more races (1.22%). About 2.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 588 households:
- 40% had children under 18 living with them.
- 62.1% were married couples living together.
- 8.8% were led by a female with no husband present.
- 23.6% were not families.
The average household had 2.78 people, and the average family had 3.16 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 29.6% were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 26.7% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.6 males.
The median income for a household in Seward was $40,438. For families, the median income was $44,813. About 8.8% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.4% of those under 18 and 3.5% of those 65 or older.
Communities and Locations in Seward
Seward has several small communities and hamlets:
- Clove – This is a small hamlet in the southeastern part of the town. It is located on County Road 63. Its name comes from a Dutch word meaning "clover valley."
- Dorloo – You can find this hamlet in the western part of the town on NY-165, west of Seward village.
- Gardnersville – This hamlet is east of Seward village, on NY-10. It was named after an early settler named Dow Gardner.
- Hyndsville – Located on NY-10 in the southeastern part of the town. It is named after a family who settled there long ago.
- Janesville – A hamlet also on NY-10, in the southeastern part of the town.
- Lawyersville – This hamlet is on the eastern border of the town, on NY-145. It is named after an early family.
- Seward – This is the main hamlet of Seward. It is in the northern part of the town on NY-165.
- Webers Corners – A hamlet located near the western town line on NY-165.
- Zeh Corners – This hamlet is in the northeastern part of the town on County Road 30.
See also
In Spanish: Seward (Nueva York) para niños
