Smyrna (village), New York facts for kids
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Smyrna, New York
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 Smyrna (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Town | Smyrna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 807.38/sq mi (311.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13464
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-68099 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965545 |
Smyrna is a small and friendly village located in Chenango County, New York, in the United States. It's nestled near the northern edge of Chenango County. In 2010, about 213 people called Smyrna home. The village is actually part of a larger area also called the town of Smyrna.
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History of Smyrna Village
The village of Smyrna has a history that goes back a long time. It was officially recognized as a village in the year 1829. This means it gained its own local government and rules.
Geography and Location
Smyrna village is found in the eastern part of the larger town of Smyrna. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°41′10″N 75°34′16″W / 42.68611°N 75.57111°W.
Roads and Nearby Places
The village is located right on New York State Route 80. This road meets County Road 20 here. If you travel about 4 miles (6.4 km) east, you'll reach the village of Sherburne. Going about 8 miles (12.9 km) west on NY-80 will take you to the small community of Otselic.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Smyrna covers a total area of about 0.6 square kilometers (0.24 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. Pleasant Brook, a small stream that flows eastward, forms the southern edge of the village. This brook eventually flows into the Chenango River.
Population and People
Smyrna is a small community. Let's look at how its population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 308 | — | |
| 1900 | 300 | — | |
| 1910 | 257 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 261 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 226 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 256 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 269 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 286 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 225 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 241 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 213 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 197 | −7.5% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 241 people living in Smyrna village. These people lived in 79 different households, and 57 of these were families. The village had about 981.7 people per square mile (379.0 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Smyrna were White (98.76%).
Households and Families
Out of the 79 households in 2000, about 39.2% had children under 18 living there. More than half (58.2%) were married couples living together. About 20.3% of all households were made up of people living alone. The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.5 people.
Age Groups
The population in Smyrna was spread out across different age groups. About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 32 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Smyrna (villa) para niños
