Tuscarora, New York facts for kids
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Tuscarora, New York
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 Tuscarora, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.71 sq mi (97.68 km2) |
| • Land | 37.63 sq mi (97.46 km2) |
| • Water | .09 sq mi (.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,154 ft (352 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,388  |
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(2021)
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1,378 |
| • Density | 38.30/sq mi (14.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-75737 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979563 |
Tuscarora is a town located in Steuben County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,388 people lived there. The town is named after the Tuscarora Native American tribe. You can find Tuscarora in the southern part of Steuben County, southwest of the city of Corning.
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History of Tuscarora
Tuscarora became its own town in 1859. Before that, it was part of another town called Addison.
Geography of Tuscarora
Tuscarora covers an area of about 37.8 square miles (97.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The southern border of the town touches the state of Pennsylvania, specifically Tioga County.
Waterways and Roads
New York State Route 417 is a main road that goes through the northern part of Tuscarora. This road follows along Tuscarora Creek.
Tuscarora Creek flows through the northern part of the town. Another creek, Elk Creek, flows north and joins Tuscarora Creek to the west of a place called South Addison.
Population of Tuscarora
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,566 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,528 | −2.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,544 | 1.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,438 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,301 | −9.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,006 | −22.7% | |
| 1920 | 854 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 839 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 859 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 989 | 15.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,043 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,071 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,338 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,368 | 2.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,400 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,473 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,388 | −5.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,378 | −6.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,473 people living in Tuscarora. These people lived in 558 homes, and 412 of those were families. The town had about 37 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Tuscarora are White (98.64%). A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population identifies with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (52.2%) were married couples living together. About 13.6% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
Communities and Locations in Tuscarora
Here are some of the smaller communities and interesting spots you can find in Tuscarora:
- Bear Falls – This is a waterfall located south of South Addison.
- Freeman – A small community, also known as a hamlet, found in the northern part of the town. It's located on County Road 85.
- Nichols – Another hamlet situated on County Road 86, close to the southern border of the town.
- Pinnacle State Park and Golf Course – This is a state park that also has a golf course. It's located near the northeast edge of the town.
- South Addison – A hamlet on NY-417 right at the northern border of the town.
- Van Fleet – A hamlet located south of Freeman on County Road 85.
- Woods Corner – This hamlet is also south of Freeman, along County Road 85 (which is also called Addison Hill Road).
See also
In Spanish: Tuscarora (Nueva York) para niños
