Woodhull, New York facts for kids
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Woodhull, New York
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 Woodhull, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.42 sq mi (143.54 km2) |
| • Land | 55.39 sq mi (143.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,665 |
| • Density | 30.01/sq mi (11.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14898
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-82843 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979654 |
Woodhull is a small town located in Steuben County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,665 people lived there.
The Town of Woodhull is in the southern part of Steuben County. It is located west of the city of Corning.
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Discovering Woodhull's Past
The first people to settle in Woodhull arrived around 1804. One of the earliest settlers was Caleb Smith. He built the first three houses in the town.
The town of Woodhull was officially created in 1828. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Troupsburg and Addison. Later, in 1856, a part of Woodhull was used to create the Town of Rathbone.
Woodhull's Location and Landscape
Woodhull covers an area of about 55.4 square miles (143.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
The southern edge of the town forms the border with Tioga County in Pennsylvania.
New York State Route 417 is an important road that runs through the town. It goes from east to west.
People of Woodhull
Woodhull is home to many families and individuals. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,665 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Woodhull has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 501 | — | |
| 1840 | 827 | 65.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,769 | 113.9% | |
| 1860 | 2,207 | 24.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,997 | −9.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,963 | −1.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,006 | 2.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,787 | −10.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,455 | −18.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,343 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,151 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,292 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,255 | −2.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,224 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,270 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,460 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,518 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,524 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,719 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,665 | −3.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Age and Households
In 2000, there were 1,524 people living in Woodhull. There were 550 households, which are groups of people living together. About 409 of these were families.
- Many households (34.2%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (57.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 28.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- The average age of people in Woodhull was 35 years.
Places in Woodhull Town
The Town of Woodhull includes several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Borden – This is a small hamlet located near the eastern border of the town. You can find it on County Road 101.
- East Woodhull – Another hamlet, found east of the main Woodhull hamlet. It is on NY-417 where it meets County Road 81.
- Hedgesville – This hamlet is in the northern part of the town on County Road 102. It is known as one of the oldest communities in Woodhull.
- Tuscarora Creek – This is a stream that flows eastward through the town. It passes by the hamlets of Woodhull and East Woodhull.
- Woodhull – This is the main hamlet of Woodhull. It is located south of NY-417 in the northern part of the town. It used to be an official village from 1899 but stopped being a village in 1987. It is found where County Roads 82, 99, and 129 meet, and it is along Tuscarora Creek.
- Woodhull Raceway – This raceway opened in 1964. It was designed and built by George Williams and his two sons, Jim and Bob.
See also
In Spanish: Woodhull (Nueva York) para niños
