Westville, New York facts for kids
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Westville, New York
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 Westville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.81 sq mi (90.16 km2) |
| • Land | 34.80 sq mi (90.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,819 |
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(2016)
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1,809 |
| • Density | 51.99/sq mi (20.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-033-81215 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979630 |
Westville is a small town in Franklin County, New York. In 2010, about 1,819 people lived there. Westville is located on the northern edge of the county, to the northwest of a larger town called Malone.
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History of Westville
People first started settling in the Westville area around the year 1800. The town of Westville was officially created in 1829. It was formed from a part of the town of Constable.
Westville has always been mainly a farming community. The northern part of the town has rich clay soils, while the southern part has sandy soils. The Salmon River flows through the town. This river was very important for early industries and farming.
In the 1800s, many Scottish and English people moved to Westville. They came from Vermont and other parts of New England. The only churches in the community were Protestant. These included the Presbyterian Church at Westville Corners and the Methodist-Episcopal church at Westville Center.
Around the time of the Civil War, many French Canadians moved to northern New York. Some of them started farming in Westville. In the 1800s and early 1900s, Westville had several small businesses. These included a gristmill (for grinding grain), a butter factory, a starch factory, and several sawmills. Most of these businesses were built along the Salmon River. Over time, these industries closed down. Today, farming remains the main economic activity in Westville.
Geography of Westville
The northern border of Westville is also the international border with Canada. Specifically, it borders the province of Quebec.
The town covers a total area of about 90.2 square kilometers (34.8 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
New York State Route 37 crosses New York State Route 122 in an area called Westville Center. The Salmon River, which eventually flows into the St. Lawrence River, runs northward through the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 619 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,028 | 66.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,301 | 26.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,635 | 25.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,658 | 1.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,687 | 1.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,376 | −18.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,237 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,121 | −9.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,028 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 880 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 831 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 877 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,287 | 46.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,299 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,491 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,620 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,823 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,819 | −0.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,809 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,823 people living in Westville. These people lived in 671 households, and 503 of these were families. The population density was about 52.4 people per square mile. There were 766 housing units in the town.
Most of the people in Westville were White (96.98%). A smaller number were African American (0.66%), Native American (0.82%), or Asian (0.16%). About 1.37% of the population identified as being from two or more races. About 0.82% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.1%) were married couples living together. About 7.6% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 19.4% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 8.3% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household size was 2.71 people, and the average family size was 3.07 people.
The population of Westville was spread out by age:
- 26.9% were under 18 years old.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Westville was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 101.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 100.8 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Westville was $32,452. For families, the average income was $36,964. Men had an average income of $28,167, while women had an average income of $20,291. The per capita income for the town was $15,809. About 9.4% of families and 12.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.7% of those under 18 and 10.5% of those aged 65 or older.
Communities and Locations
- Westville – This is a small hamlet located in the northern part of the town. It is found on NY-37 near County Road 20. In the past, it was known as "West Constable" and "Westyville."
- Westville Center – This is another hamlet located south of Westville. It is where NY-37, NY-122, and County Road 19 all meet.
See also
In Spanish: Westville (Nueva York) para niños
