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Troupsburg, New York
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 Troupsburg, New York
Location in New York
Troupsburg, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.27 sq mi (158.68 km2) |
| • Land | 61.24 sq mi (158.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,634 ft (498 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,016  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,006 |
| • Density | 20.93/sq mi (8.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14885
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-75440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979558 |
Troupsburg is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,016 people lived there. The town gets its name from Robert Troup, who was an agent for a large land company called the Pulteney Estate.
The Town of Troupsburg is found on the southern edge of Steuben County. It is located south of the city of Hornell.
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History
The first person to settle in the area that is now Troupsburg arrived in 1805.
The town was officially created on February 12, 1808. It was formed from parts of two other towns, Canisteo and Addison. At first, its name was spelled "Troupsburgh."
Robert Troup and the Pulteney Estate
The town is named after Colonel Robert Troup. He was an important person who fought in the American Revolution. Later, he became a judge and then worked as a land agent. A land agent manages large areas of land for someone else.
Colonel Troup worked for the Pulteney Estate. This was a huge piece of land in New York. It stretched from Sodus Bay on Lake Ontario all the way south to the Pennsylvania border. The Genesee River was its western edge, and Seneca Lake was its eastern edge. Robert Troup took over managing this land after the first agent had problems with money.
Changes to Town Borders
Over the years, the size of Troupsburg changed a few times. In 1818, more land was added to Troupsburg from Canisteo.
Later, Troupsburg gave up some of its land. This happened in 1827 to help create the towns of Greenwood and Jasper. In 1828, Troupsburg also contributed land to form the Town of Woodhull.
Geography
Troupsburg covers an area of about 61.3 square miles (158.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The southern border of the town is also the border with Pennsylvania. This means Troupsburg is right next to Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The town is known for being higher up in elevation compared to other towns in Steuben County.
New York State Route 36 is a main road that runs north and south through Troupsburg.
Population and People
The population of Troupsburg has changed over time. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 650 | — | |
| 1830 | 666 | 2.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,171 | 75.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,754 | 49.8% | |
| 1860 | 2,096 | 19.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,281 | 8.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,494 | 9.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,174 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,015 | −7.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,712 | −15.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,406 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,124 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,131 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,092 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,074 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,004 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,005 | 0.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,006 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,126 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,291 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,016 | −21.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,006 | −22.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,126 people living in Troupsburg. These people lived in 380 households, and 283 of these were families. The average household had almost three people.
About 38.7% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households (63.2%) were married couples living together.
Looking at age groups in 2000, about 32.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 32 years.
Places in Troupsburg
The Town of Troupsburg includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Alice – A small community in the southern part of the town. It is west of Lila on Route 84.
- High Up – A spot in the northwest corner of the town, located on County Road 126.
- Lila – Another small community in the southern part of the town, found on Route 84.
- South Troupsburg – A community in the south-central part of the town, along NY-36.
- Troupsburg – This is the main community, or hamlet, in the very center of the town. It is located on State Route 36.
- Troups Creek – This is the main stream that flows through the town, heading south. It is not deep enough for boats. It follows the same path as NY-36, passing through both the Troupsburg hamlet and South Troupsburg.
- Young Hickory – A location in the western part of the town, on County Route 117.
See also
In Spanish: Troupsburg para niños
