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West Sparta, New York
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 West Sparta, New York
Location in New York
West Sparta, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.45 sq mi (86.64 km2) |
| • Land | 33.45 sq mi (86.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,255 |
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(2016)
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1,262 |
| • Density | 37.73/sq mi (14.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-051-81006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979627 |
West Sparta is a small town located in Livingston County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 1,255 people lived there. The town gets its name from its neighbor, Sparta.
West Sparta is in the south-central part of Livingston County. It is located to the northwest of the town of Dansville.
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History of West Sparta
People first started settling in the West Sparta area around the year 1795. The town itself was officially created in 1846. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Sparta.
A special place called the R. P. Kemp No. 1 Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This means it's an important historical or archaeological site recognized by the United States government.
Geography and Nature
West Sparta covers a total area of about 86.6 square kilometers (or 33.45 square miles). All of this area is land.
Several important natural and man-made features pass through the town. Canaseraga Creek flows through West Sparta; this creek eventually flows into the Genesee River. The major highway, Interstate 390, also runs through the town. New York State Route 36 runs right next to the Interstate. In the past, the Genesee Valley Canal also passed through West Sparta.
Neighboring Towns
West Sparta is surrounded by several other towns. Here's a look at its neighbors:
- To the north: Groveland
- To the east: Sparta and North Dansville
- To the south: Ossian
- To the west: Nunda and Mount Morris
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,619 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,501 | −7.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,244 | −17.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,157 | −7.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,008 | −12.9% | |
| 1900 | 906 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 772 | −14.8% | |
| 1920 | 695 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 667 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 688 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 724 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 817 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 935 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,100 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,335 | 21.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,244 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,255 | 0.9% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,262 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 1,244 people living in West Sparta. These people made up 451 households, and 332 of those were families. The population density was about 37.2 people per square mile.
Most of the people in West Sparta were White (98.47%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.24% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 36.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 57.6% were married couples. The average household had 2.74 people, and the average family had 3.10 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 25.9% were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
The median income for a household in West Sparta was $40,789. For families, the median income was $44,583. The per capita income for the town was $16,304. About 8.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Places in West Sparta
The Town of West Sparta includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Byersville – This is a small community, also called a hamlet, located in the southern part of the town.
- Kysorville – Another hamlet found in the northern part of West Sparta, along NY-36.
- Union Corners – This hamlet is near the western edge of the town. It was also known as "Brushville."
- West Sparta – This is the main hamlet of West Sparta. It's located in the eastern part of the town on NY-36, east of Interstate 390.
- West Sparta Station – A specific location found just east of the West Sparta hamlet.
- Woodsville – A hamlet located in the southeast corner of the town. It's also on NY-36 and near Interstate 390.
See also
In Spanish: West Sparta para niños
