Elbridge (village), New York

Elbridge is a village located in the western part of the town of Elbridge in western Onondaga County, New York, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Syracuse. It is part of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the village's total population was 1,058.

Elbridge, New York
Village
Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 43°2′3″N 76°26′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyOnondaga
Area
 • Total1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Land1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,058
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
998
 • Density886.32/sq mi (342.31/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
13060
Area code(s)315
FIPS code36-23789
Websitewww.villageofelbridge.com

History

The village is in the former Central New York Military Tract. The first settler was Josiah Buck, a government surveyor sent there in 1791 to map the area. He was so impressed that he returned with his family in 1793.

First Congregational Church, Main Street, built in 1824

Elbridge became an incorporated village in 1849.

With the growth of nearby Syracuse, Elbridge lost manufacturing facilities and population before the beginning of the 20th century.

The Elbridge Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[3]

Geography

Elbridge is located at 43°2′3″N 76°26′35″W (43.034266, -76.443282).[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2).

The area around the village is very hilly and the most famous hill in the village is science hill. Skaneateles Creek goes past the west side of the village.

New York State Route 5 intersects New York State Route 317 in the village.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860544—
1870463−14.9%
188051611.4%
189069334.3%
1900549−20.8%
1910462−15.8%
1920382−17.3%
193045218.3%
194049710.0%
195058617.9%
196082841.3%
19701,04025.6%
19801,0995.7%
19901,21910.9%
20001,103−9.5%
20101,058−4.1%
Est. 2019998[2]−5.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,103 people, 427 households, and 321 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,052.2 people per square mile (405.6/km²). There were 445 housing units at an average density of 424.5 per square mile (163.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.28% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population.

There were 427 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,712, and the median income for a family was $49,539. Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $27,321 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,376. About 3.8% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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