Van Etten (hamlet), New York facts for kids
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Van Etten, New York
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Hamlet and CDP
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 Van Etten (hamlet), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| Town | Van Etten |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 469.90/sq mi (181.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14889
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-76881 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968412 |
Van Etten is a small community in Chemung County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small settlement that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Van Etten used to be a village. However, on December 31, 2018, it became part of the larger Town of Van Etten. In 2010, about 537 people lived here. The community got its name from two brothers who first settled the area. Van Etten is located northeast of Elmira. It is also part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a region with many connected towns and cities.
History of Van Etten
The Van Etten community began around 1798. It was founded by two brothers, James and Joshua Van Etten. At first, the area was called "Halls Corners." Later, it became known as "Van Ettenville."
In 1876, the community officially became a village named "Van Etten." A railroad line reached the village in 1871. This helped connect Van Etten to other places.
In 2017, the people of Van Etten voted to make their village part of the Town of Van Etten again. This change happened at the end of 2018. Even after this, the U.S. Census Bureau still listed Van Etten as a village in their 2019 survey.
Where is Van Etten?
Van Etten is located in the northeastern part of Chemung County. Its exact location is 42°11′53″N 76°33′15″W / 42.19806°N 76.55417°W.
The former village covered an area of about 2.25 square kilometers (which is about 0.87 square miles). All of this area was land. There were no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Two main roads meet in Van Etten. New York State Route 34 crosses paths with New York State Route 224 right in the former village area.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Van Etten has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 553 | — | |
| 1890 | 567 | 2.5% | |
| 1900 | 474 | −16.4% | |
| 1910 | 476 | 0.4% | |
| 1920 | 350 | −26.5% | |
| 1930 | 370 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 440 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 507 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 522 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 559 | 7.1% | |
| 1990 | 552 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 581 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 537 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 601 | 11.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 581 people living in the former village. These people lived in 228 homes. About 150 of these homes were families. The population density was about 668.6 people per square mile.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 27% of homes had just one person living there. The average home had about 2.55 people.
The age of people in Van Etten varied. About 30% were under 18 years old. About 13.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 34 years old.
Education
Children in Van Etten attend schools in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. This district serves students from Van Etten and nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Van Etten (villa) para niños
