Wolcott (village), New York facts for kids
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Wolcott, New York
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Wolcott Village Hall, October 2009
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Location in Wayne County and the state of New York.
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 Wolcott (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Town(s) | Wolcott and Butler |
| Settled | 1805 |
| Incorporated | February 24, 1852 |
| Named for | Oliver Wolcott |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 378 ft (113 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,556 |
| • Density | 798.77/sq mi (308.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
14590
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| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-82678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971538 |
| Website | http://www.wolcottny.org/ |
Wolcott is a small village located in Wayne County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,556 people lived there. The village got its name from Oliver Wolcott, who was once a governor of Connecticut.
The Village of Wolcott is mostly in the southwestern part of the Town of Wolcott. It is located west of Syracuse, New York. A small part of the village also extends into the Town of Butler.
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History of Wolcott
Early Settlement and Growth
The land where Wolcott is now was first bought in 1805 by a person named Jonathan Melvin. People from New England then moved to the area and started settling it.
The village officially became a village in 1852. It was re-established as a village again in 1873.
Important Events
Wolcott faced some big fires in the late 1800s, specifically in 1874, 1876, 1879, and 1884. These fires caused a lot of damage to the village.
In 1913, a special statue called "Venus arising from the sea" was bought for $875. This statue was placed to mark a public drinking fountain that came from a natural spring. It was one of six such statues made and can still be seen proudly in the center of the village today.
The name "Wolcott" actually means "wolf's den or cottage." This gives us a hint about what the area might have been like a long time ago!
In 2001, a special area called the Wolcott Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important place with historical buildings and features that are worth protecting.
Geography of Wolcott
Land and Water
Wolcott covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.04 square miles or 0.1 square kilometers) being water.
A stream called Wolcott Creek flows through the village, heading north. This creek eventually flows into Port Bay, which is a part of Lake Ontario.
Roads and Transportation
Several local roads meet in Wolcott, including County Roads 155, 160, 163 (also known as Ridge Road or Old Route 104), and 261. Larger state roads, New York State Route 104 and New York State Route 89, pass just south of the village. These roads help connect Wolcott to other towns and cities.
Population Information
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 658 | — | |
| 1890 | 902 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,279 | 41.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,216 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,186 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,260 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,326 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,516 | 14.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,641 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,617 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,496 | −7.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,544 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,712 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,701 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,556 | −8.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,701 people living in Wolcott. These people lived in 702 different homes. About 410 of these homes were families.
The village had about 895 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Wolcott (about 93.6%) were White. About 3.0% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 5.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 702 homes, about 28.1% had children under 18 living there. About 38.2% of the homes were married couples living together. About 13.7% had a female head of household without a husband.
About 35.0% of all homes were single individuals. About 16.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.41 people in each home and 3.11 people in each family.
Age Groups
The population in Wolcott is spread across different age groups. About 29.2% of the people were under 20 years old. About 24.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 15.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 38.5 years.
Homes in Wolcott
There were 766 housing units in Wolcott. About 8.4% of these homes were empty.
Out of the 702 homes that were lived in, about 59.1% were owned by the people living in them. The other 40.9% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Wolcott (villa) para niños
