Theresa (village), New York facts for kids
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Theresa, New York
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 Theresa (village), New York
Location in New York
Theresa (village), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Theresa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 752 |
| • Density | 595.41/sq mi (229.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13691
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-73517 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391165 |
Theresa (pronounced "thə-REE-sə") is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, in the United States. It's part of the larger Town of Theresa. In 2020, about 752 people lived there. The village is found northeast of a bigger city called Watertown.
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History of Theresa Village
Early Beginnings
The idea for the village of Theresa started around 1818. It was planned near the high waterfalls on the Indian River. This river was important for early businesses.
First Businesses and Growth
The very first business in this spot opened in 1820. Just two years later, in 1822, a post office was set up. This helped the community grow. Theresa officially became a village in 1871. This meant it had its own local government.
Geography of Theresa
Location and Rivers
Theresa covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). A small part of this area, about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. The Indian River flows north through the village. This river is part of the Oswegatchie River system.
Roads and Nearby Towns
The village is located on New York State Route 26. This road is known as Main Street and Mill Street within Theresa. Other important roads include County Roads 21, 46, 193, and 194.
Route 26 connects Theresa to other places. If you go northwest for about 11 miles, you'll reach Alexandria Bay. Traveling southeast for about 6 miles leads to Philadelphia. The city of Watertown, which is the main city for Jefferson County, is about 18 miles south of Theresa.
Population Changes in Theresa
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Theresa has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 798 | — | |
| 1880 | 882 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,028 | 16.6% | |
| 1900 | 917 | −10.8% | |
| 1910 | 932 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 857 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 873 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 908 | 4.0% | |
| 1950 | 925 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 956 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 985 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 827 | −16.0% | |
| 1990 | 889 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 812 | −8.7% | |
| 2010 | 863 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 752 | −12.9% | |
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Who Lives in Theresa?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 812 people living in Theresa. Most residents were White (95.44%). A smaller number were Black (2.34%), Native American (0.37%), or Asian (0.62%). Some people (1.23%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.64 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in the Village
In 2000, the population was spread across different age groups:
- 28.8% were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.0% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the village was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in Theresa was $38,125. For families, the median income was $44,545. The average income per person in the village was $18,608.
About 14.3% of all people in Theresa lived below the poverty line. This included 15.5% of those under 18 and 3.4% of those aged 65 or older.
Education in Theresa
The schools in Theresa are part of the Indian River Central School District. This district serves students from Theresa and nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Theresa (villa) para niños
