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Sweden
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Monroe
Incorporated April 2, 1813; 212 years ago (1813-04-02)
Area
 • Total 33.83 sq mi (87.62 km2)
 • Land 33.68 sq mi (87.23 km2)
 • Water 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 13,244
 • Density 393.23/sq mi (151.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14420 (Brockport, New York)
Area code(s) 585
FIPS code 36-055-72455
Website http://www.townofsweden.org/

Sweden is a town located in Monroe County, New York, in the United States. It is part of the larger Rochester metropolitan area, New York. This town is found on the western edge of Monroe County.

The famous Erie Canal runs through the northern part of Sweden. Also, Route 19 is an important highway that goes from north to south through the town. In 2020, about 13,244 people lived in Sweden.

History of Sweden

This area was once part of a larger land section known as the Triangle Tract. People started settling here before the year 1806.

How Sweden Became a Town

The town of Sweden was officially created by the New York State Legislature in 1813. This decision helped divide the western part of the county into three new towns: Bergen, Sweden, and Murray.

Sweden was established in 1814 from a part of the town of Murray. The very first town meeting in Sweden happened on April 5, 1814.

Historic Places in Sweden

Lake View Cemetery is a special place in Sweden. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.

Geography of Sweden

The town of Sweden covers a total area of about 33.7 square miles (87.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 33.5 square miles (86.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.

Where Sweden is Located

Sweden shares its borders with several other towns and counties:

People of Sweden

The population of Sweden has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1820 2,761
1830 2,938 6.4%
1840 3,133 6.6%
1850 3,623 15.6%
1860 4,045 11.6%
1870 4,558 12.7%
1880 5,734 25.8%
1890 5,201 −9.3%
1900 4,743 −8.8%
1910 4,885 3.0%
1920 3,984 −18.4%
1930 4,613 15.8%
1940 4,698 1.8%
1950 5,982 27.3%
1960 7,224 20.8%
1970 11,461 58.7%
1980 14,859 29.6%
1990 14,181 −4.6%
2000 13,716 −3.3%
2010 14,175 3.3%
2020 13,244 −6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Details (2000 Census)

In the year 2000, there were 13,716 people living in Sweden. There were 4,581 households and 2,757 families. The population density was about 408.9 people per square mile.

Many different groups of people make up the town's population:

  • 92.59% were White.
  • 3.72% were African American.
  • 1.04% were Asian.
  • 2.88% were Hispanic or Latino.

The average household had about 2.52 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.

Age and Income

In 2000, the median age in Sweden was 25 years old. This means half the people were younger than 25, and half were older.

The median income for a household was $44,151. For families, the median income was $58,750. The per person income for the town was $17,874.

Notable People from Sweden

Some well-known people have connections to the town of Sweden:

  • Emma Stark Hampton – She was the fifth national president of the Woman's Relief Corps.
  • Amaziah B. James – He used to be a US congressman.

Communities and Places in Sweden

Sweden has several smaller communities and important locations:

  • Brockport – This is a village located near the northern border of the town. It is home to the State University of New York Brockport, a college.
  • Ledgedale Airpark (7G0) – This is a small airport for general aviation. It is located southeast of Brockport.
  • Seymour Library – This is a public library that serves the communities of Brockport, Clarkson, and Sweden.
  • Sweden Center – This is a small community (a hamlet) located on Route 19, south of Brockport.
  • West Sweden – This area is in the southwest corner of the town. The John and Chauncey White House in West Sweden was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

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