Waterville, New York
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| Waterville, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| - Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,721 |
| - Density | 1,297.8/sq mi (501.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 13480 |
| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-78663[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968917[2] |
Waterville is a village in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 1,721 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Waterville is on the border of the Town of Marshall and the Town of Sangerfield at the junction of Routes 12 and 315.
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[edit] History
The area was first settled around 1792 and was known as "The Huddle" (later a popular local bar in the village).
The Huddle's first claim-to-fame was its whiskey; then its cattle, but around 1820 HOPS (humulus lupulus) was introduced and by 1875 Waterville (the name formally adopted around 1808) was considered the Hops Capital of the World. Several inventions essential to the raising and curing of hops were made in the area, the most important of which was the liquid Hop Extract, and in the late 1860s the internation Hop Stock Exchange was established. After the advent of rail service, in 1867, Waterville became the main shipping point and "Waterville Hops" as well as Hop Extract were shipped to brewers all over the World.
Prosperity rose throughout the Waterville area and much of the community's Victorian architecture reflects the wealth of its residents during the "golden years."
Hop production began to slow, however, in the 1920s and although the last of the hop farms closed in the 1940s, most residents still enjoy growing hop vines - but on a small scale - for purely decorative and historic reasons - seldom for making beer.
Within the last five years - 2002 - 2007 - there have been several changes in Waterville. A new Municipal Hall was constructed in 2002; a new Waterville Public Library with formal gardens opened in 2006. A two-year New York State Department of Transportation Highway Reconstruction Project in 2005-06 added new sidewalks, brick pavers, granite curbing and street trees to the main street which, along with the Park, is now lined with Victorian Street Lamps.
[edit] Notable past residents
- Frank Lusk Babbott, jute merchant, art collector, patron, and philanthropist, was born in Waterville. Babbott Field and Babbott Avenue are named in his honor.
- George Eastman, inventor and founder of Eastman Kodak, was born in Waterville
[edit] Geography
Waterville is located at (42.931591, -75.376538)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,721 people, 626 households, and 435 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,297.8 people per square mile (499.6/km²). There were 673 housing units at an average density of 507.5/sq mi (195.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.08% White, 0.46% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.
There were 626 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,563, and the median income for a family was $46,761. Males had a median income of $32,009 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,219. About 8.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Village of Waterville, NY
- Waterville Central School
- Waterville Volunteer Fire Department
- Waterville, NY Community Portal
- Waterville, New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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