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York, New York
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 York, New York
Location in New York
York, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.11 sq mi (127.19 km2) |
| • Land | 49.10 sq mi (127.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,182 |
| • Density | 67.23/sq mi (25.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14592
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-051-84022 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979661 |
York is a small town located in western Livingston County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,182 people lived there.
One famous spot in York is the Abbey of the Genesee. It's a monastery in the hamlet of Piffard. This abbey is well-known for making "Monks' Bread."
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History of York, New York
Early Settlements and Formation
The area where York is now located has a long history. Around 1722, the Tuscarora people, a Native American group, moved north. They joined other Iroquoian tribes in the League of the Iroquois and settled near what is now Piffard.
European settlers first arrived in the area around the year 1800. The town of York was officially created in 1819. It was formed from parts of two nearby towns, Leicester and Caledonia. This happened before Livingston County was even established. Later, in 1823, more land was added to York from the town of Covington.
Salt Discovery and Historic Sites
An important discovery happened in 1883. Large amounts of salt were found near the modern-day area of Retsof. This led to the creation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Other companies, like the Empire Salt Company and American Rock Salt, also found more salt later on.
A significant historical place in York is the Linwood Gardens estate. This beautiful estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Famous People from York
Many interesting people have connections to the town of York. Here are a few:
- Chester A. Arthur: He was a US president who lived in York Centre when he was a child.
- Charles Cameron: An American diplomat who was born in York.
- Nassos Daphnis: A Greek American artist and gardener. He visited Linwood Gardens every year for many decades to create new kinds of tree peonies.
- Moses Hayden: A US congressman.
- John Chandler Holloway: A politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and as a state senator.
- James Laird: A former US congressman from Nebraska, born in Fowlerville, a hamlet in York.
- Joseph Marron: An optical engineer.
- Donald Stewart: A former Wisconsin State Assemblyman.
- Annie Fraser Tallent: A writer and one of the early white settlers of the Midwest, born in York.
- Catherine Young: A politician and former state senator.
Geography of York
York covers a total area of about 127.2 square kilometers (49.1 square miles). Only a very small part of this, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
The western border of the town touches Genesee and Wyoming Counties.
Main Roads and Routes
Several important roads pass through York:
- New York State Route 36: This road runs north and south.
- New York State Route 63: This road runs east and west. It crosses Route 36 in the hamlet of Greigsville.
- U.S. Route 20: This major highway runs along the northern edge of the town.
Neighboring Towns and Areas
York is surrounded by several other towns. Here are the towns that border York, listed clockwise:
- To the North: Caledonia
- To the East: Avon and Geneseo
- To the South: Leicester
- To the West: Covington and Pavilion
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,729 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,636 | 52.5% | |
| 1840 | 3,049 | 15.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,785 | −8.7% | |
| 1860 | 2,743 | −1.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,564 | −6.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,482 | −3.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,868 | 15.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,730 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,562 | −6.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,640 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,349 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,287 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,329 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,695 | 15.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,166 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,212 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,513 | 9.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,219 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,397 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,182 | −6.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The census helps us understand the people living in York. In 2000, there were 3,219 people living in the town. These people lived in 1,181 households, and 881 of these were families.
Most people in York are White (97.42%). There are also smaller groups of African American (1.06%), Native American (0.09%), and Asian (0.56%) residents. About 0.84% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household Information
Out of all the households in 2000:
- 35.0% had children under 18 living with them.
- 62.2% were married couples living together.
- 8.4% were single mothers with no husband present.
- 25.4% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
- About 21.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.69 people, and the average family had about 3.12 people.
Age and Income
The population in York is spread out by age:
- 26.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in York was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102.6 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in York was $43,229 per year. For families, the average income was $50,136. The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $19,796. A small number of families (1.2%) and people (1.8%) lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Locations in York
The Town of York includes several smaller communities and specific locations:
- Abbey of the Genesee – A monastery located north of Piffard.
- Allens Corners – A spot near the western edge of the town.
- Bows Corners – A location southwest of the main York hamlet.
- Craigs – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
- Fowlerville – A hamlet and census-designated place in the northeast part of York. It was named after an early settler, Wells Fowler.
- Fraser – A hamlet near the northern town line, along US-20.
- Greigsville – A hamlet and census-designated place where Routes NY-36 and NY-63 meet.
- Greigsville Station – A location just south of Greigsville.
- Inverness – A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
- Linwood – A hamlet and census-designated place along the western town line.
- McMillans Corners – A location west of the York hamlet.
- Piffard (once called Piffardinia) – A hamlet and census-designated place on NY-63, north of Geneseo. It was named after an early settler, David Piffard. The historic home called Westerly in Piffard was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
- Retsof – A hamlet and census-designated place south of the town's center. Its name is "Foster" spelled backwards, after William Foster, Jr., who was president of the Empire Salt Co. in 1885.
- Retsof Corners – A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
- Rippeys Corners – A location east of Wadsworth.
- Roots Corners – A location south of the York hamlet.
- The Forks – A location south of the York hamlet.
- Toggletown – A hamlet at the northern town line.
- Tryons Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town.
- Wadsworth – A hamlet and census-designated place near the southern town line on NY-36.
- Walkers Corners – A location southwest of the York hamlet.
- York – This is the main hamlet and census-designated place, also known as York Hamlet, located in the central part of the town on NY-36.
See also
In Spanish: York (Nueva York) para niños
