Sylvan Beach, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sylvan Beach, New York
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Village
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Sylvan Beach Union Chapel
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Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 890 |
| • Density | 1,295.49/sq mi (500.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13157
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-72521 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0966955 |
Sylvan Beach is a small village in Oneida County, New York. It is located on the southeastern side of the Town of Vienna. This village is about 22 miles west of Rome. In 2010, about 897 people lived in Sylvan Beach.
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History of Sylvan Beach
Early Native American Life
Long ago, before Europeans arrived, Native American tribes lived in the Sylvan Beach area. They especially liked the area for its good fishing spots. Many old tools and items, called artifacts, have been found near Oneida Lake. These help us learn about the early people. The Oneida and Onondaga tribes, part of the Iroquois Confederacy, settled around Oneida Lake.
Founding and Growth
The community of Sylvan Beach started around 1840. In the 1800s, public transportation like trains and ferries made it easy to visit. This helped Sylvan Beach become a popular vacation spot. The village officially became a village in 1971. The Sylvan Beach Union Chapel is an important old building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Geography of Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach is located at 43°12′16″N 75°43′35″W / 43.20444°N 75.72639°W.
The village covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Sylvan Beach is on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake. It is also next to the Erie Canal. In the 1820s, the Erie Canal made the village a good shipping port for the entire lake.
Population and People
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| 1980 | 1,243 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,119 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,071 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 897 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 890 | −0.8% | |
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In 2018, about 896 people lived in Sylvan Beach. There were 495 households, and 284 of these were families. The village had about 1,458 people per square mile.
Most people in the village, about 97.76%, were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Ages
Out of all households, 24.6% had children under 18 living there. About 44.3% were married couples. Many households, 40.7%, were not families. About 30.3% of households had only one person living there.
The average household had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.5% were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105.6 males.
Income and Housing
The average income for a household in the village was $30,978. For families, the average income was $35,250. About 17.0% of the people in Sylvan Beach lived below the poverty line. This included 25.1% of those under 18.
There are 946 homes in Sylvan Beach. Many of these homes, 34.4%, are used for vacations or seasonal visits. About 46.6% of houses were empty. A small number of homes were for rent or for sale.
Fun Things to Do
Sylvan Beach has a mile-long beach where you can relax. There's also a bandstand for music and many restaurants and shops. You can find a casino and hotel-style villas to rent. The village also has an amusement park, camping spots, and marinas for boats.
Since it's on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, many people come here for boating and fishing. Summer is the best time to visit, with lots of events and places to eat. Some fun summer events include:
- "Bikes at the Beach" every Tuesday
- Summer concert series on Wednesday nights
- "Classic Cars at the Beach" on Thursday nights
- Special events like Pirates Weekend, Canal Fest, Jeeps at the Beach, and Corvettes at the Beach.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvan Beach para niños
