Yates, New York facts for kids
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Yates, New York
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NY 18 westbound in the town of Yates
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Location in Orleans County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.39 sq mi (96.83 km2) |
| • Land | 37.39 sq mi (96.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,559 |
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2,461 |
| • Density | 65.83/sq mi (25.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-83448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979659 |
Yates is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,559 people lived there. The town is named after Joseph C. Yates, who was a governor of New York a long time ago.
The Town of Yates is located in the northwestern part of Orleans County. It's important to know that there is also a Yates County in New York, but they are different places.
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History of Yates
The first person to settle in the area was George Houseman around 1809. The town of Yates was officially created in 1822. It was formed from a part of the Town of Ridgeway. For a short time, it was called "Northton."
In 1903, the Village of Lyndonville became its own separate village. It used to be part of Yates.
Famous People from Yates
Many interesting people have come from Yates. Here are a few:
- George D. Lamont: He was a New York State Senator. This means he helped make laws for the state.
- Edmund L. Pitts: He was born in Yates in 1839. He became a New York State Assemblyman, also helping to create laws.
- William S. Pitts: Born in Yates in 1830, he was a Christian composer. He wrote the famous song "The Church in the Wildwood."
Geography of Yates
The town of Yates covers about 37.5 square miles (96.83 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town's borders.
The northern part of Yates is right next to Lake Ontario. This is a very large lake. The western edge of the town touches the Town of Somerset in Niagara County.
Several important roads run through Yates:
- New York State Route 18 (also called Roosevelt Highway) runs east and west.
- New York State Route 63 (Lyndonville Road) runs north and south. These two roads cross each other in the northern part of the town.
- New York State Route 269 (County Line Road) helps mark the western border of the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,538 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,230 | 45.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,242 | 0.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,105 | −6.1% | |
| 1870 | 2,014 | −4.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,020 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,969 | −2.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,884 | −4.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,156 | 14.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,940 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,914 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,975 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,086 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,063 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,303 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,447 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,497 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,510 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,559 | 2.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,461 | −3.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,510 people living in Yates. These people lived in 917 households, and 669 of those were families. The population density was about 67 people per square mile.
About 36.4% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households (58.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The age of the people living in Yates was spread out. About 29% were under 18 years old. The average age was 38 years old.
Communities and Places in Yates
Here are some of the smaller communities and locations you can find within the Town of Yates:
- The Alps – This is an area with special hills called drumlins, located east of Lyndonville.
- Ashwood – A small place found on the eastern border of the town.
- County Line – This is a small village (hamlet) on the western border of the town, where Routes NY-269 and NY-18 meet.
- Lyndonville – This is a village located in the center of the town, along NY-63.
- Millers – Another hamlet on the western border, near NY-269. Part of Millers is also in the town of Somerset in Niagara County.
- Platten – A location also found on the eastern border of the town.
- Shadigee – A small village right on the shore of Lake Ontario, where NY-63 ends.
- Yates Center – This hamlet used to be called "Northton." It's located on NY-63, just north of Lyndonville.
See also
In Spanish: Yates (Nueva York) para niños
