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Solvay, New York
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Village
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Founded | 1794 |
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| • Type | Village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,645 |
| • Density | 4,112.00/sq mi (1,587.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13209
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-68286 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965631 |
Solvay is a small village in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It's like a suburb of the bigger city, Syracuse. In 2020, about 6,645 people lived there. The village got its name from the Solvay brothers from Belgium. They invented a special way to make chemicals, which was used by a big company in the village called the Solvay Process Company.
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History of Solvay Village
Early Days and First Settlers
The land where Solvay is now was once set aside for the Onondaga tribe. The village was started in 1794 by a person named James Geddes. It was first called "Geddesburgh."
The first people to live here were mostly from Ireland. Later, people from Tyrol (a region in Europe) and Poland moved in. Over time, many families from Italy also came to live in Solvay. Even today, a large part of the population has Italian roots. More recently, families from Ukraine have also made Solvay their home.
How Solvay Got Its Name
The village changed its name to "Solvay" after 1884. This happened when the Solvay Process Company built a factory there. This factory used the Solvay process to make a chemical called soda ash. The Village of Solvay officially became a village in 1895.
Other important businesses in Solvay included the Frazer & Jones Company, which was a foundry (a place where metal is cast). There was also Crucible Steel, which made special types of steel. The Iroquois China Company made dishes, and Pass & Seymour made electrical parts.
The Solvay Process plant, which was later owned by Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation, closed down in 1985. Even though this was a big change, the community has stayed strong.
Community Support and Services
The Solvay Process Company and the Hazard family helped the village a lot. They set up the first village and school library in a place called Guild Hall. Then, in 1902, Solvay got a Carnegie library. This library was built with help from the Hazard family.
Since the time of the Hazard family, Solvay has offered great services to its residents. The village has its own electric company. This means people in Solvay get electricity at some of the lowest prices in the country. For example, a house that uses only electricity might have a bill of about $225 in winter and $160 in summer (as of 2009).
The Solvay Public Library is a special building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography of Solvay
Solvay is located at 43°3′26″N 76°12′53″W / 43.05722°N 76.21472°W. It is just west of Syracuse. It is also south of the New York State Fairgrounds. The eastern edge of Solvay touches Syracuse.
The village is south of the eastern part of Onondaga Lake. It is also south of Interstate 690, a major highway. The Erie Canal, a famous waterway, also goes through the village.
The United States Census Bureau says that Solvay covers about 1.6 square miles (4.19 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 563 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,493 | 520.4% | |
| 1910 | 5,139 | 47.1% | |
| 1920 | 7,352 | 43.1% | |
| 1930 | 7,986 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 8,201 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 7,868 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 8,732 | 11.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,280 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,140 | −13.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,717 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,845 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,584 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,645 | 0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 6,844 people living in Solvay. These people lived in 3,030 households. About 26.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 23.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Education
The schools in Solvay are part of the Solvay Union Free School District.
See also
In Spanish: Solvay (Nueva York) para niños
