Victory, Saratoga County, New York facts for kids
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Victory
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The Victory Mills
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Home of the Saratoga Battle Monument
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Map highlighting Victory's location within Saratoga County.
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 Victory
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Town | Saratoga |
| Incorporated | 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 666 |
| • Density | 1,268.57/sq mi (489.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-77431 |
| Website | www.villageofvictory.org |
Victory is a small village located in Saratoga County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 666 people lived there. It's found in the northeastern part of the town of Saratoga, right next to the village of Schuylerville. Victory is known for being one of the smallest villages in New York State.
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History of Victory Village
The village of Victory was officially started in 1849. Its name, "Victory," most likely celebrates the important American win at the Battles of Saratoga. During these battles, British General Burgoyne surrendered to American General Gates in 1777. This event is often called the "Turning Point of the American Revolution" by historians.
The Famous Victory Mills
Victory has also been known as "Victory Mills" because of a very large cotton mill that used to operate there. This mill belonged to the Saratoga Victory Manufacturing Company. It was open from 1846 to 1929 and was a central part of the town, located on Gates Avenue. Even today, the US Postal Service uses "Victory Mills" for the village's ZIP code.
The historic Victory Mills building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 2010. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Victory is located at coordinates 43°5′19″N 73°35′37″W / 43.08861°N 73.59361°W.
Size and Surroundings
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The village sits on the north bank of Fish Creek. This creek flows into the nearby Hudson River. New York State Route 32, also known as Gates Avenue, runs right through the village.
People of Victory
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 636 | — | |
| 1870 | 870 | 36.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,120 | 28.7% | |
| 1890 | 822 | −26.6% | |
| 1900 | 795 | −3.3% | |
| 1910 | 748 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 725 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 473 | −34.8% | |
| 1940 | 520 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 488 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 497 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 718 | 44.5% | |
| 1980 | 571 | −20.5% | |
| 1990 | 581 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 544 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 605 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 666 | 10.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 544 people living in Victory. These people lived in 189 households, and 144 of these were families. The village had about 1,030 people per square mile.
Many households (46.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (54.5%) were married couples living together. About 13.8% of households had a female head without a husband present.
The population was spread out by age:
- 30.1% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 17.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.7 males.
See also
In Spanish: Victory (condado de Saratoga, Nueva York) para niños
