Victory, Cayuga County, New York facts for kids
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Victory, New York
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Location within Cayuga County and New York
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 Victory, Cayuga County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.45 sq mi (89.23 km2) |
| • Land | 34.39 sq mi (89.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 431 ft (131 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,660 |
| • Density | 48.3/sq mi (18.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
13033
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| FIPS code | 36-011-77420 |
Victory is a small town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,660 people lived there. The town got its name to celebrate a "victory" in a political argument that led to its creation. Victory is located in the northwestern part of Cayuga County, just north of the city of Auburn.
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A Look Back in Time
The area where Victory is now was first settled around 1799. It was part of a large area called the Central New York Military Tract. This land was set aside for soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
The town of Victory was officially formed in 1821. Before that, it was part of a larger town called Cato. There was a big disagreement about whether to split Cato into smaller towns. When the split finally happened, the new towns were named to celebrate this "victory." Another town formed at the same time was named Conquest, also celebrating the successful split.
Where is Victory?
Victory covers an area of about 89.2 square kilometers (about 34.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
The western edge of the town is also the border of Wayne County. A stream called Sterling Creek flows north through the town. It eventually makes its way towards Lake Ontario.
Important roads run through or near Victory. New York State Route 38 and New York State Route 370 meet near the center of Victory village. New York State Route 104 also runs along the northern border of the town.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Victory has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,819 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,371 | 30.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,298 | −3.1% | |
| 1860 | 2,077 | −9.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,898 | −8.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,952 | 2.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,706 | −12.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,398 | −18.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,208 | −13.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,078 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,037 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,152 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,154 | 0.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,159 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,251 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,519 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,535 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,838 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,660 | −9.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,838 people living in Victory. The average age of people in the town was 34 years old. About 32% of the people were under 18 years old.
Communities and Places in Victory
Victory has a few smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Ira Corners – This spot is located on the eastern border of the town.
- K Cat Corners – You can find this place in the eastern part of the town, a bit northeast of Victory village.
- North Victory – This small community is near the northern town line. It was first settled around 1812. Part of it is also in the nearby town of Sterling.
- Victory – This is the main village, or hamlet, of Victory. It's located where Routes NY-38 and NY-370 meet, near the center of the town. People started settling here around 1806.
- Westbury – This hamlet is on the western town line. Part of it is also in Wayne County. It was first settled around 1806.
See also
In Spanish: Victory (condado de Cayuga, Nueva York) para niños
