Silver Springs, New York facts for kids
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Silver Springs, New York
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The former Erie Railroad station in Silver Springs in June 2015.
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 Silver Springs, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Named for | Local creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 723.74/sq mi (279.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14550
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-67466 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965285 |
Silver Springs is a small village in Wyoming County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 782 people lived there.
The village is part of the Town of Gainesville. You can find it along Route 19A. A fun fact about Silver Springs is that it has the world's largest collection of Beavis and Butt-Head items!
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History of Silver Springs
The Village of Silver Springs became an official village in 1895. Before that, it was known as East Gainesville.
Silver Springs is located at these coordinates: 42°39′32″N 78°5′6″W / 42.65889°N 78.08500°W.
About the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 2.5 square kilometers (1.0 square mile). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 667 | — | |
| 1910 | 974 | 46.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,155 | 18.6% | |
| 1930 | 879 | −23.9% | |
| 1940 | 766 | −12.9% | |
| 1950 | 830 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 726 | −12.5% | |
| 1970 | 823 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 801 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 852 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 844 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 782 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 689 | −11.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 844 people living in Silver Springs. These people lived in 341 different homes. About 221 of these were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head without a husband. Others were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 38 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18. About 14.3% were 65 years or older.
Education
Public School in Silver Springs
- Letchworth High School is a local school that serves the area.
