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Turin, New York
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 Turin, New York
Location in New York
Turin, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Established | 1800 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.38 sq mi (81.27 km2) |
| • Land | 31.18 sq mi (80.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 761 |
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(2016)
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757 |
| • Density | 24.28/sq mi (9.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-049-75693 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979562 |
Turin is a small town in Lewis County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 768 people lived there. Turin also has a village with the same name, Turin. The town is located south of Lowville, which is the main town of the county. It is north of Rome.
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History of Turin
People first settled in the area around 1797. The town of Turin was officially created in 1800. It was formed from a part of the town of Mexico.
Over the years, parts of Turin were used to create other towns. In 1803, some land became part of Martinsburg. More land was added to Martinsburg in 1819. Later, in 1830, the town of West Turin was formed from another part of Turin.
On August 7, 2023, a very strong tornado (called an EF3 tornado) hit the town. It caused a lot of damage.
Geography of Turin
The town of Turin covers about 31.4 square miles (81.3 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 31.2 square miles (80.8 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square mile (0.5 km2), is water.
The eastern border of the town follows the Black River. A section of the town is also located on the Tug Hill Plateau, which is a high, flat area.
Two main roads, New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 26, run through the town from north to south. They follow along the Black River. NY-12 is closer to the river.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,812 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,561 | −13.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,704 | 9.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,826 | 7.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,849 | 1.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,493 | −19.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,386 | −7.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,277 | −7.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,157 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,030 | −11.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,016 | −1.4% | |
| 1930 | 897 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 859 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 856 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 878 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 805 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 824 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 873 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 793 | −9.2% | |
| 2010 | 761 | −4.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 757 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, a census showed that 768 people lived in Turin. There were 445 households and 379 families. The town had about 24.6 people per square mile (9.38 per km2). There were 454 homes, with about 14.5 homes per square mile (5.6 per km2).
Most people in Turin (96.5%) were White. A small number (0.52%) were Black. About 2.9% were from two or more races. Less than 1% (0.91%) of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.8%) were married couples. About 9.9% of households were single people living alone. Around 4.3% of these single people were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.80 people, and the average family had 2.85 people.
The population of Turin is spread out by age. About 25.3% of people were under 18. About 22.9% were 65 or older. The average age in Turin was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 131.5 males.
The average income for a household in Turin was $79,375. For families, the average income was $64,063. About 9% of families and 10.5% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.9% of those under 18 and 3.8% of those 65 or older.
Places in the Town of Turin
- Burdicks Crossing – This was a place on the Black River.
- Glenfield – A small community (called a hamlet) located near the Black River.
- Gomer Hill – A hill in the western part of Turin.
- House Creek – A stream that flows east into the Black River.
- Houseville – A hamlet on NY-26, north of Turin village. It is named after its founder, Eleazer House.
- Snow Ridge Ski Area – A place where people go skiing. It is north of Turin village.
- Turin – This is a village located on NY-26, near the southern border of the town.
- Welch Hill – A hamlet near the southern town line, west of Turin village.
- Whetstone Gulf State Park – A state park located at the northern border of the town, north of Houseville.
See also
In Spanish: Turin (pueblo) para niños
