Sheldon, New York facts for kids
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Sheldon, New York
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Location within Wyoming County and New York
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 Sheldon, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.37 sq mi (122.70 km2) |
| • Land | 47.35 sq mi (122.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,409 |
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2,317 |
| • Density | 48.94/sq mi (18.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14145
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-66773 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979488 |
| Website | www.townofsheldon.com |
Sheldon is a small town located in Wyoming County, New York. In 2010, about 2,409 people lived there. The Town of Sheldon is on the western side of Wyoming County. It is located southeast of the city of Buffalo.
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History of Sheldon
The Town of Sheldon was first established in 1808. It was created from a part of the Town of Batavia.
Later, other towns were formed from parts of Sheldon. In 1811, the Town of Attica was created. Then, in 1818, the towns of Bennington and Arcade were also formed from Sheldon's original land.
Geography of Sheldon
Sheldon covers a total area of about 47.4 square miles (122.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.06%), is water.
The western edge of Sheldon borders Erie County, New York. Two important creeks flow through the town. Cayuga Creek flows north through the eastern part of Sheldon. The Buffalo Creek flows through the southwestern part of the town.
A major road, U.S. Route 20A, crosses the northern part of Sheldon. This road meets New York State Route 77 at a place called Persons Corners.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 887 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,731 | 95.2% | |
| 1840 | 2,353 | 35.9% | |
| 1850 | 2,527 | 7.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,794 | 10.6% | |
| 1870 | 2,258 | −19.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,257 | 0.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,059 | −8.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,801 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,713 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,593 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,545 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,578 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,618 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,898 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,296 | 21.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,644 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,487 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,561 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,409 | −5.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,317 | −3.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,561 people living in Sheldon. These people lived in 916 households, and 707 of these were families. The population density was about 54 people per square mile.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.5%) were married couples living together. About 18% of all households were people living alone.
The average household had about 2.79 people. The average family had about 3.20 people.
In terms of age, about 27% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Famous People from Sheldon
Sheldon has been home to several notable people. These individuals achieved success in various fields.
- Seth M. Gates – He was a former U.S. Congressman who represented New York.
- Henry Harrison Hoyt – He served as a State Assemblyman in Wisconsin.
- Lester H. Humphrey – He was a former New York State Senator.
- Enos Warren Persons – He was a state legislator and a businessman in Wisconsin.
- Horace T. Sanders – He was a colonel in the 19th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
Communities and Places in Sheldon
Sheldon is made up of several smaller communities and locations. Here are some of them:
- Dutch Hollow – This is a small village (hamlet) on the western border of the town. It is west of Sheldon village.
- Frinks Corners – This hamlet is on the southern border of the town. It is located east of Strykersville.
- Harris Corners – You can find this spot in the northwest corner of the town. It is located on Route 20A.
- North Sheldon – This hamlet is on Route 20A in the northern part of the town.
- Persons Corners – This hamlet is on the northern border of the town. It is located where Route 20A and Route 77 meet.
- Plants Corner – This hamlet is located east of Strykersville.
- Sheldon – This is a hamlet found between Dutch Hollow and Sheldon Center on Centerline Road.
- Sheldon Center – This hamlet is located on Centerline Road and Route 77. It is east of Sheldon village. This community is where the town government offices are located.
- Strykersville – This is a hamlet in the southwest corner of Sheldon. It is located on Route 78.
- Toziers Corner – This hamlet is located east of Sheldon Center.
- Varysburg – This hamlet is near the border of the Town of Orangeville. It is located where Routes 20A and 98 intersect.
See also
In Spanish: Sheldon (Nueva York) para niños
