Van Etten, New York facts for kids
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Van Etten, New York
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 Van Etten, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.57 sq mi (107.66 km2) |
| • Land | 41.45 sq mi (107.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,541  |
| • Estimate
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1,519 |
| • Density | 36.10/sq mi (13.94/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
14889
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| FIPS code | 36-015-76892 |
| Website | https://vanettentown.com/ |
Van Etten is a small town in Chemung County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger Elmira area. In 2020, about 1,541 people lived here. The town is named after two brothers who first started the village of Van Etten within the town. You can find Van Etten in the northeastern part of Chemung County, a bit northeast of Elmira.
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A Look Back: History of Van Etten
People first started settling in the Van Etten area around 1794. More permanent homes were built by 1797. The town of Van Etten was officially created in 1854. It was formed from parts of two other towns, Erin and Cayuta.
Later, in 1876, a smaller area within the town became its own separate place called the village of Van Etten. However, in 2017, the people of the village voted to join back with the larger Town of Van Etten. This change happened on December 31, 2018.
Where is Van Etten? Geography
The town of Van Etten covers about 107.7 square kilometers (41.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The northern edge of the town borders Tompkins County. The eastern side borders Tioga County. Part of the western side borders Schuyler County.
Important roads cross through Van Etten. New York State Route 34 meets New York State Route 224 in the area where the village used to be. A small part of New York State Route 223 is also near the western town line.
Who Lives in Van Etten? Population Facts
The number of people living in Van Etten has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,508 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,533 | 1.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,991 | 29.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,658 | −16.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,406 | −15.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,184 | −15.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,028 | −13.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,004 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,055 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,249 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,285 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,375 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,519 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,507 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,518 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,557 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,541 | −1.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,519 | −2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,518 people living in the town. These people lived in 596 households, and 420 of these were families. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family had about 2.99 people.
About 28.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
Exploring Van Etten: Towns and Hamlets
Here are some smaller communities and places you can find within the Town of Van Etten:
- Swartwood – This is a small community, or hamlet, located near the western border of the town. It is named after Jacob Swartwood, one of the first settlers in the area.
- Van Etten – This hamlet is near the eastern border of the town. It's where New York State Route 34 and New York State Route 224 meet.
- Van Etten Junction – This is another hamlet. It is located south of the Van Etten hamlet, along New York State Route 34.
See also
In Spanish: Van Etten (Nueva York) para niños
