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'''Sheldon''' is a town in [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming County]], [[New York]]. The population was 2,409 at the 2010 census.
'''Sheldon''' is an incorporated [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Wyoming County, New York|Wyoming County]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. The population was 2,409 at the 2010 census. The '''Town of Sheldon''' is on the west border of Wyoming County. The town is southeast of [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].

The '''Town of Sheldon''' is on the west border of Wyoming County. The town is southeast of [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].


== History ==
== History ==
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|47.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|47.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.06%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|47.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|47.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.06%) is water.


The west town line is the border of [[Erie County, New York|Erie County]], [[New York]]. [[Cayuga Creek]] flows northward through the east part of the town and the [[Buffalo River (New York)|Buffalo Creek]] flows through the southwest part.
The west town line is the border of [[Erie County, New York|Erie County]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. [[Cayuga Creek]] flows northward through the east part of the town and the [[Buffalo River (New York)|Buffalo Creek]] flows through the southwest part.


[[U.S. Route 20A (New York)|U.S. Route 20A]] passes across the north part of the town and intersects [[New York State Route 77]] at Persons Corners.
[[U.S. Route 20A (New York)|U.S. Route 20A]] passes across the north part of the town and intersects [[New York State Route 77]] at Persons Corners.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,561 people, 916 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 54.1 people per square mile (20.9/km²). There were 973 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (7.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.04% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.04% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.23% of the population.
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|1890= 2059
|1900= 1801
|1910= 1713
|1920= 1593
|1930= 1545
|1940= 1578
|1950= 1618
|1960= 1898
|1970= 2296
|1980= 2644
|1990= 2487
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|2010= 2409
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|estimate=2317
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,561 people, 916 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|54.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 973 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (7.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 99.61% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.04% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.04% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.23% of the population.


There were 916 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.
There were 916 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.


In the town the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $43,232, and the median income for a family was $45,701. Males had a median income of $32,319 versus $21,549 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,698. About 5.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,232, and the median income for a family was $45,701. Males had a median income of $32,319 versus $21,549 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,698. About 5.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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* [[Seth M. Gates]], former U.S. Congressman from New York<ref>{{cite web|url= http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000097|title= GATES, Seth Merrill, (1800 - 1877)|publisher = Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|accessdate= March 19, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Henry Harrison Hoyt]], former Wisconsin State Assemblyman<ref>{{cite book|title=THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN|edition=15th|location=Madison, Wis.|year=1876|page=475}}</ref>
* [[Lester H. Humphrey]], former New York State Senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://records.ancestry.com/Lester_Hayden_Humphrey_records.ashx?pid=135034202|title= Lester Hayden Humphrey
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* [[Enos Warren Persons]], Wisconsin state legislator and businessman<ref>'Wisconsin Blue Book 1891,' Biographical Sketch of Enos Warren Persons, pg. 577-578</ref>
* [[Horace T. Sanders]], [[colonel]] of the [[19th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment]]<ref>{{cite book|last=Beers|first=J.H. and Co.|title=Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin: Containing Biographical Sketches of Business and Professional Men and of Many of the Early Settled Families|date=1906|publisher=J.H. Beers & Company|page=69|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XT8VAAAAYAAJ&q=Horace+T.+Sanders++sheldon+ny&pg=PA69}}</ref>


== Communities and locations in Sheldon ==
== Communities and locations in Sheldon ==
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*'''[[Strykersville, New York|Strykersville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southwest corner of Sheldon, located on Route 78.
*'''[[Strykersville, New York|Strykersville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southwest corner of Sheldon, located on Route 78.
*'''Toziers Corner''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Sheldon Center.
*'''Toziers Corner''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Sheldon Center.
*'''Varysburg''' &ndash; A hamlet near the border of the [[Orangeville, New York|Town of Orangeville]], located at the intersection of Routes 20A and 98. Home to Sheldon Elem. School.
*'''[[Varysburg, New York|Varysburg]]''' &ndash; A hamlet near the border of the [[Orangeville, New York|Town of Orangeville]], located at the intersection of Routes 20A and 98.


==References==
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Revision as of 17:23, 11 September 2024

Sheldon, New York
Town
Location within Wyoming County and New York
Location within Wyoming County and New York
Sheldon, New York is located in New York
Sheldon, New York
Sheldon, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°43′36″N 78°22′27″W / 42.72667°N 78.37417°W / 42.72667; -78.37417
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyWyoming
Area
[1]
 • Total47.37 sq mi (122.70 km2)
 • Land47.35 sq mi (122.63 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
1,490 ft (454 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,409
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
2,317
 • Density48.94/sq mi (18.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14145
Area code585
FIPS code36-66773
GNIS feature ID0979488
Websitewww.townofsheldon.com

Sheldon is an incorporated town in Wyoming County, New York. The population was 2,409 at the 2010 census. The Town of Sheldon is on the west border of Wyoming County. The town is southeast of Buffalo.

History

The Town of Sheldon was founded in 1808 from part of the Town of Batavia. In 1811, the Town of Attica was formed from part of Sheldon, and the Towns of Bennington and Arcade were taken off in 1818.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.4 square miles (123 km2), of which 47.3 square miles (123 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.06%) is water.

The west town line is the border of Erie County, New York. Cayuga Creek flows northward through the east part of the town and the Buffalo Creek flows through the southwest part.

U.S. Route 20A passes across the north part of the town and intersects New York State Route 77 at Persons Corners.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820887—
18301,73195.2%
18402,35335.9%
18502,5277.4%
18602,79410.6%
18702,258−19.2%
18802,2570.0%
18902,059−8.8%
19001,801−12.5%
19101,713−4.9%
19201,593−7.0%
19301,545−3.0%
19401,5782.1%
19501,6182.5%
19601,89817.3%
19702,29621.0%
19802,64415.2%
19902,487−5.9%
20002,5613.0%
20102,409−5.9%
2016 (est.)2,317[2]−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,561 people, 916 households, and 707 families residing in the town. The population density was 54.1 inhabitants per square mile (20.9/km2). There were 973 housing units at an average density of 20.6 per square mile (7.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.61% White, 0.04% African American, 0.04% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 916 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,232, and the median income for a family was $45,701. Males had a median income of $32,319 versus $21,549 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,698. About 5.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Communities and locations in Sheldon

  • Dutch Hollow – A hamlet on the western border of the town, west of Sheldon village.
  • Frinks Corners – A hamlet on the south border of the town, east of Strykersville.
  • Harris Corners – A location in the northwest corner of the town, located on Route 20A.
  • North Sheldon – A hamlet on Route 20A in the north part of the town.
  • Persons Corners – A hamlet on the north border of the town, located on Route 20A at the junction of Route 77.
  • Plants Corner – A hamlet east of Strykersville.
  • Sheldon – A hamlet between Dutch Hollow and Sheldon Center on Centerline Road.
  • Sheldon Center – A hamlet located on Centerline Road and Route 77, east of Sheldon village. The community is the location of town government.
  • Strykersville – A hamlet in the southwest corner of Sheldon, located on Route 78.
  • Toziers Corner – A hamlet east of Sheldon Center.
  • Varysburg – A hamlet near the border of the Town of Orangeville, located at the intersection of Routes 20A and 98.

References

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "GATES, Seth Merrill, (1800 - 1877)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  6. ^ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (15th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1876. p. 475.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  7. ^ "Lester Hayden Humphrey". Ancestry.com. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  8. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1891,' Biographical Sketch of Enos Warren Persons, pg. 577-578
  9. ^ Beers, J.H. and Co. (1906). Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin: Containing Biographical Sketches of Business and Professional Men and of Many of the Early Settled Families. J.H. Beers & Company. p. 69.

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