Somerset, New York facts for kids
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Somerset, New York
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Hamlet of Somerset within the town
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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 Somerset, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara |
| Named for | Somerset, New Jersey |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.17 sq mi (96.27 km2) |
| • Land | 37.11 sq mi (96.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,662 |
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(2016)
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2,579 |
| • Density | 69.50/sq mi (26.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-68330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979504 |
Somerset is a small town located in Niagara County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,662 people lived here. Many early settlers came from Somerset, New Jersey, which is likely how the town got its name.
The Town of Somerset is in the northeast part of Niagara County. It is located northeast of the famous City of Niagara Falls.
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History of Somerset
The Town of Somerset was created in 1823. It was formed from a part of the Town of Hartland. Later, a section of Somerset was used to help create the Town of Newfane.
A special building called the Thirty Mile Point Light is in Somerset. This historic lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important place to protect.
Geography and Location
Somerset covers an area of about 37.2 square miles (96.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The town borders Lake Ontario to the north. To the east, it shares a border with Orleans County.
Nearby Towns and Counties
Somerset is surrounded by other towns and a county:
- Town of Hartland is to the south.
- Town of Newfane is to the west.
- Orleans County and the Town of Ridgeway are to the east.
- Lake Ontario is to the north.
Main Roads in Somerset
Several important roads run through the Town of Somerset:
New York State Route 18 (also called Lake Road) goes east-west. It runs across the northern part of town, near Lake Ontario.
New York State Route 148 (Quaker Road) goes north-south. It runs from the Hartland town line up to Lake Road (NY 18).
New York State Route 269 (County Line Road) also goes north-south. It forms the eastern border of the town and is also the line between Niagara and Orleans Counties.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 871 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,742 | 100.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,154 | 23.7% | |
| 1860 | 2,132 | −1.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,862 | −12.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,015 | 8.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,962 | −2.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,923 | −2.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,260 | 17.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,003 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,892 | −5.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,041 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,227 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,489 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,677 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,701 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,655 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,865 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,662 | −7.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,579 | −3.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,865 people living in Somerset. There were 1,000 households, with many being families. Most people living in the town were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.85 people. The population included people of all ages. About 29.5% were under 18, and 11.9% were 65 or older. The average age was 37 years old.
Communities and Places in Somerset
- Barker – This is a village located in the center of the town.
- County Line – A small community (called a hamlet) on the eastern border of the town. It is shared with Orleans County.
- Golden Hill State Park – A state park located on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is in the northeast part of the town.
- Kintigh Generating Station – A power plant that creates electricity. It is located on Lake Ontario, northwest of Barker.
- Millers – Another hamlet near the eastern town line. It is shared with the town of Yates in Orleans County.
- Somerset – A hamlet north of Barker, located on Lake Road (NY-18) and Quaker Road (NY-148).
- South Somerset – A hamlet found at the intersection of Somerset Road and Town Line Road.
- West Somerset – A hamlet west of Barker, located on West Somerset Road near Hosmer Road.
Images for kids
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Hamlet of Somerset within the town
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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The Kintigh Generating Station
See also
In Spanish: Somerset (Nueva York) para niños
