Volney, New York facts for kids
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Volney, New York
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| County | Oswego | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 49.16 sq mi (127.31 km2) | |
| • Land | 48.25 sq mi (124.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) | |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 5,926 | |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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5,732 | |
| • Density | 118.81/sq mi (45.87/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
13069 & 13126
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| Area code(s) | 315 | |
| FIPS code | 36-77662 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979589 | |
Volney is a town located in Oswego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 5,926 people lived there. The town was named after a French writer, Constantin François de Chassebœuf, comte de Volney. He visited the area in 1808. The Town of Volney is in the middle of Oswego County.
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History of Volney
The Town of Volney was created in 1806. It was formed from a part of the Town of Mexico. Its first name was Fredericksburgh. This name was changed to Volney in 1811.
A special building called the First Congregational Church and Society of Volney is in the town. In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important places in the United States that are worth protecting.
Geography of Volney
The western edge of Volney is next to the Oswego River. This river helps mark the town's boundary.
The town covers a total area of about 49.2 square miles (127.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 48.3 square miles (125.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,691 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,629 | 114.6% | |
| 1840 | 3,155 | −13.1% | |
| 1850 | 2,966 | −6.0% | |
| 1860 | 8,045 | 171.2% | |
| 1870 | 6,565 | −18.4% | |
| 1880 | 6,588 | 0.4% | |
| 1890 | 2,313 | −64.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,393 | 3.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,407 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,995 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,347 | 17.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,659 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,106 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,785 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,520 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,358 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,676 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,094 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,926 | −2.8% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 5,732 | −3.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 6,094 people living in Volney. These people made up 2,188 households. Many of these households, about 61.4%, were married couples living together.
About 38.8% of the households had children under 18 years old. The average household had almost 3 people living in it. The average family had a little over 3 people.
The people in Volney were of different ages. About 28.3% were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 36 years.
Communities and Places in Volney
Volney has several smaller communities and interesting spots. Here are some of them:
- Bundy Crossing – This is a small community in the northern part of the town. It is located near the Oswego River.
- Drakes Corner – You can find this community north of Volney village on Route 6.
- Farley Corners – This community is located near the eastern border of the town.
- Fulton – Part of the City of Fulton's mailing area reaches into Volney.
- Ingalls Crossing – This community is in the southeastern part of the town.
- North Volney – This community is north of Drakes Corner, also on Route 6.
- Oswego County Airport (FZY) – This airport is located east of Fulton.
- Seneca Hill – This place is in the northwestern corner of the town. It is also by the Oswego River.
- Volney – This is the main community, or hamlet, of Volney. It is near the center of the town. You can find it east of Fulton, New York, on Routes NY-3 and 6.
Famous People from Volney
- Horace B. Willard – He was born in Volney. He became a doctor, a businessman, and a politician in Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Volney (Nueva York) para niños
