Wheeler, New York facts for kids
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Wheeler
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The Wheeler town hall on NY 53.
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 Wheeler
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.13 sq mi (119.47 km2) |
| • Land | 46.07 sq mi (119.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,136  |
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1,134 |
| • Density | 27.16/sq mi (10.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-81457 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979634 |
Wheeler is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,136 people lived there. The town was named after Captain Silas Wheeler, one of the first people to settle in the area.
The Town of Wheeler is in the northern part of Steuben County. It is located north of the village of Bath.
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History of Wheeler
The town of Wheeler was officially created in 1820. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Bath and Prattsburgh. Over time, Wheeler lost some of its land. This happened when new towns like Avoca (in 1843) and Urbana (in 1839) were formed.
The town had the most people living in it in 1850. At that time, its population reached 1,471 residents.
Geography and Transportation
Wheeler covers an area of about 46.1 square miles (119.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
New York State Route 53 is an important road that runs through the town. It goes from north to south.
Wheeler's Railroad History
For many years, from around 1889 to 1961, Wheeler had a railroad line. This railroad was called the Kanona & Prattsburgh Railroad. It connected Wheeler to other towns like Kanona and Prattsburgh.
Wheeler was one of the main stops on this railway. It even had a full-time agent working at its station for a long time. This made it an important hub for travel and trade in the area.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 798 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,389 | 74.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,294 | −6.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,471 | 13.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,376 | −6.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,330 | −3.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,424 | 7.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,285 | −9.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,188 | −7.5% | |
| 1910 | 959 | −19.3% | |
| 1920 | 808 | −15.7% | |
| 1930 | 677 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 690 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 653 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 766 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 858 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,014 | 18.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,084 | 6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,261 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,260 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,136 | −9.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,134 | −10.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from 2000, there were 1,263 people living in Wheeler. The population included many families. About 37.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Wheeler were spread out by age. About 30% were under 18 years old. Around 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the town was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Famous People from Wheeler
- Grattan H. Wheeler – He was a former US Representative. This means he was a person who represented the area in the United States government.
Communities and Places in Wheeler
The Town of Wheeler includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Bean Station – A small village located at the northern edge of the town on NY-53.
- Dinehart – Another small village found northeast of the main Wheeler village on NY-53.
- Five-Mile Creek – This is a stream that flows partly alongside NY-53.
- Marshalls – A small village located southwest of the main Wheeler village on NY-53.
- Mitchellsville – A village in the southeastern part of the town, found on County Road 13.
- Renchans – A small village northeast of the main Wheeler village, located where NY-53 meets County Road 13.
- Stickneys – A village in the northeastern part of the town, also on NY-53.
- Wheeler – This is the main village within the Town of Wheeler, located on NY-53.
See also
In Spanish: Wheeler (Nueva York) para niños
