Waverly, Franklin County, New York facts for kids
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Waverly, Franklin County,
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Hamlet of St. Regis Falls within Waverly
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 Waverly, Franklin County, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 126.4 sq mi (327.4 km2) |
| • Land | 125.1 sq mi (324.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,429 ft (436 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,022 |
| • Density | 8/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| FIPS code | 36-033-78795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979608 |
Waverly is a small town located in Franklin County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,022 people lived here. The town is found on the western edge of Franklin County, a bit southwest of Malone.
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History of Waverly
How Waverly Was Formed
The town of Waverly was created in 1880. It was originally part of another town called Dickinson. Later, in 1890, about half of Waverly's land became part of a new town. This new town is known today as Tupper Lake.
Lumber and Railroads
The area around St. Regis Falls, which is in Waverly, was once a very important place for producing lumber. Lumber is wood that has been cut and prepared for building. To help move all this wood, the Northern Adirondack Railroad was built. This railroad started in Moira and connected the area to another big railroad line, the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad.
Historic Sites
In 2001, the Azure Mountain Fire Observation Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Geography of Waverly
Land and Water
Waverly covers a total area of about 327.4 square kilometers (about 126.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 324.0 square kilometers (125.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles), is water.
Location and Natural Features
The western edge of Waverly borders St. Lawrence County. The entire town is located inside the Adirondack Park. This park is a huge protected area known for its beautiful forests, mountains, and lakes. The St. Regis River flows through the northern part of the town. It passes by the small community of St. Regis Falls, which is the largest settlement in Waverly.
Main Roads
New York State Route 458 is a highway that runs from east to west through the northern part of the town.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,270 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,615 | −28.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,170 | 34.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,695 | −21.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,337 | −21.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,017 | −23.9% | |
| 1950 | 979 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,050 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,022 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,110 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,068 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,118 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,022 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 963 | −5.8% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,118 people living in Waverly. These people lived in 449 households, and 294 of these were families. The population density was about 3.2 people per square kilometer (8.9 people per square mile).
Who Lives in Waverly?
Most of the people in Waverly are White, making up about 99.19% of the population. A small number of people are Native American (0.27%), and 0.54% are from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 449 households, 31.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 48.8% were married couples living together. Some households (10.7%) had a female head of household with no husband present. About 34.5% of households were not families.
Many households (26.7%) were made up of single individuals. About 14.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.49 people in each household and 3.04 people in each family.
Age Distribution
The population in Waverly is spread out across different age groups.
- 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the town was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 96.7 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Waverly was $26,591 per year. For families, the average income was $31,875 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $29,688, compared to $18,750 for women. The per capita income for the town was $14,023.
About 12.2% of families and 15.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 21.7% of those under 18 and 21.6% of those aged 65 or older.
Communities and Places in Waverly
- St. Regis Falls — This is a small community located on the Saint Regis River.
- Dexter Lake — This is a lake found within the town.
Images for kids
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The St. Regis River at St. Regis Falls
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Azure Mountain in Waverly
See also
In Spanish: Waverly (condado de Franklin, Nueva York) para niños
