Victor (village), New York facts for kids
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Victor, New York
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 Victor (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,744 |
| • Density | 2,008.78/sq mi (775.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14564
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-77376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970742 |
Victor is a small village in Ontario County, New York, United States. It's part of the larger Town of Victor. In 2010, about 2,696 people lived here. The village is located in the southeast part of the town. It is also southeast of the big City of Rochester.
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A Look Back at Victor's History
Early Days: Seneca Tribe and French Influence
Long ago, the land where Victor now stands was home to the Seneca tribe. They were a Native American group. In 1687, the French drove the Seneca tribe out of this area.
How Victor Village Grew
For many years, Victor village was not the main community. It competed with another place called Boughton Hill. Eventually, Victor became the most important community in the town. The village officially became a village in 1879.
People from Victor
Victor has been home to some interesting people.
- Brann Dailor: He is the drummer for a metal band called Mastodon.
- Bill Kelliher: He is the guitarist for the same band, Mastodon.
- Porter Sheldon: He was a US Congressman. This means he was a representative for New York in the United States government.
Where is Victor Located?
Village Size and Roads
The village of Victor covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Major roads pass through Victor. New York State Route 96 goes right through the village. The village is also south of the New York State Thruway, which is a big highway known as Interstate 90. The northern end of New York State Route 444 is also found in Victor.
How Many People Live in Victor?
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Victor has changed over time. Here is a look at the population from 1870 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 506 | — | |
| 1880 | 704 | 39.1% | |
| 1890 | 778 | 10.5% | |
| 1900 | 649 | −16.6% | |
| 1910 | 881 | 35.7% | |
| 1920 | 945 | 7.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | 10.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,111 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,066 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,180 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,187 | 85.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,370 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,308 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,433 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,696 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,744 | 1.8% | |
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A Snapshot of the Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 2,433 people living in Victor. There were 935 households, which are groups of people living together. About 665 of these were families.
The average household had about 2.59 people. The average family had about 3.08 people.
Age Groups in Victor
In 2000, about 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Victor was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Victor (villa) para niños
