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{{About|the town in upstate New York|the village just north of New York City|Hastings-on-Hudson, New York}}
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'''Hastings''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Oswego County, New York|Oswego County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 9,450 at the 2010 census. The town is named after [[Hastings Curtiss]], a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in [[47th New York State Legislature|1824]].
'''Hastings''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Oswego County, New York|Oswego County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. Its population was 9,450 at the 2010 census. It is named after [[Hastings Curtiss]], a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in [[47th New York State Legislature|1824]].


The '''Town of Hastings''' is on the south border of the county. [[U.S. Route 11 in New York|U.S. Route 11]] and [[Interstate 81 (New York)|Interstate 81]] pass through the town.
It is on the county's southern border. [[U.S. Route 11 in New York|U.S. Route 11]] and [[Interstate 81 (New York)|Interstate 81]] pass through it.


== History ==
== History ==
Hastings was the first town settled in Oswego County when Oliver Stevens built a rude house near the abandoned Fort Brewerton in 1789.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.org/stream/historyofoswegoc00john#page/n593/mode/1up |title=History of Oswego County, New York |publisher=Archive.org |date= |accessdate=2014-01-30}}</ref> Stevens used the location to trade with Indians and to provide a tavern-like establishment for the boatmen who frequented the nearby river and lake. The region was originally called "Breda." The town was formed in 1825 from [[Constantia (town), New York|Constantia]]. The early industry was lumbering and manufacturing of wooden products.
Hastings was the first town settled in Oswego County when Oliver Stevens built a rude house near the abandoned Fort Brewerton in 1789.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/stream/historyofoswegoc00john#page/n593/mode/1up |title=History of Oswego County, New York |year=1877 |access-date=January 30, 2014}}</ref> Stevens used the location to trade with Indians and to provide a tavern-like establishment for the boatmen who frequented the nearby river and lake. The region was originally called "Breda." The town was formed in 1825 from [[Constantia (town), New York|Constantia]]. The early industry was lumbering and manufacturing of wooden products.


The [[Carley's Mills Schoolhouse]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2005.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2009a}}</ref>
The [[Carley's Mills Schoolhouse]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2005.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2009a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|46.0|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|45.8|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.54%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|46.0|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|45.8|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.2|sqmi|km2}} (0.54%) is water.


The south town line is the [[Oneida River]] and the border of [[Onondaga County, New York|Onondaga County]], [[New York]]. The south tip of the town is at the west end of [[Oneida Lake]] where it becomes the Oneida River.
The southern town line is the [[Oneida River]] and the border of [[Onondaga County, New York|Onondaga County]]. The southern tip of the town is at the western end of [[Oneida Lake]], where it becomes the Oneida River.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 192.3 people per square mile (74.3/km²). There were 3,635 housing units at an average density of 79.4 per square mile (30.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.49% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.99% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.67% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|192.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,635 housing units at an average density of {{convert|79.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.49% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.99% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.67% of the population.


There were 3,374 households out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.
There were 3,374 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.


In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $40,085, and the median income for a family was $46,722. Males had a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,931. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,085, and the median income for a family was $46,722. Males had a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,931. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Hastings ==
== Communities and locations in Hastings ==
*'''Bardeen Corners''' &ndash; A hamlet south of Hastings village on Route 11.
*'''Bardeen Corners''' &ndash; A hamlet south of Hastings village on [[U.S. Route 11 in New York|Route 11]].
*'''Benders Corners''' &ndash; A location near the west town line.
*'''Benders Corners''' &ndash; A location near the western town line.
*[[Brewerton, New York|Brewerton]] &ndash; A hamlet that is also located in Onondaga County.
*[[Brewerton, New York|Brewerton]] &ndash; A hamlet that is also located in Onondaga County.
*'''Carley Mills''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Hastings village.
*'''Carley Mills''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Hastings village.
*'''Caughdenoy''' &ndash; A hamlet by the west town line in the southwest corner of Hastings. It was first settled around 1797 and is by the Oneida River. It was a center for catching and smoking eels for market.
*'''Caughdenoy''' &ndash; A hamlet by the western town line in the southwestern corner of Hastings. It was first settled ''circa'' 1797 and is by the Oneida River. It was a center for catching and smoking eels for market.
*[[Central Square, New York|Central Square]] &ndash; The Village of Central Square is in the south part of the town on Route 11.
*[[Central Square, New York|Central Square]] &ndash; The Village of Central Square is in the southern part of the town on Route 11.
*'''Emmons Siding''' &ndash; A location in the south part of the town near Oneida Lake.
*'''Emmons Siding''' &ndash; A location in the southern part of the town near Oneida Lake.
*'''Gardners Corners''' &ndash; A location west of Hastings village.
*'''Gardners Corners''' &ndash; A location west of Hastings village.
*'''Hastings''' &ndash; The hamlet of Hastings is in the northern part of the town on [[U.S. Route 11 in New York|U.S. Route 11]].
*'''Hastings''' &ndash; The hamlet of Hastings is in the northern part of the town on U.S. 11.
*'''Hastings Center''' &ndash; A hamlet north of Central Square at the intersection of County Route 4 and Perfield Road.
*'''Hastings Center''' &ndash; A hamlet north of Central Square at the intersection of County Route 4 and Perfield Road.
*'''Little France''' &ndash; A hamlet on the east town line, which had early settlers from France and French Canada.
*'''Little France''' &ndash; A hamlet on the eastern town line, which had early settlers from France and French Canada.
*'''Mallory''' &ndash; A hamlet by the east town line.
*'''Mallory''' &ndash; A hamlet by the eastern town boundary.
*'''Mallory Station''' &ndash; A location west of Mallory.
*'''Mallory Station''' &ndash; A location west of Mallory.
*'''McMahon Corners''' &ndash; A location north of Caughdenoy on the west town line.
*'''McMahon Corners''' &ndash; A location north of Caughdenoy on the western town line.
*'''Morse''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
*'''Morse''' &ndash; A hamlet east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
*'''Piquet Corners''' &ndash; A location south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.
*'''Piquet Corners''' &ndash; A location south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.
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This article is about the town in upstate New York. For the village in Westchester County, see Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. For other uses, see Hastings (disambiguation).
Hastings, New York
Town
Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 43°18′21″N 76°9′10″W / 43.30583°N 76.15278°W / 43.30583; -76.15278
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyOswego
Area
[1]
 • Total
46.00 sq mi (119.13 km2)
 • Land45.65 sq mi (118.22 km2)
 • Water0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
Elevation
449 ft (137 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
9,450
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
9,289
 • Density203.51/sq mi (78.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13076
Area code315
FIPS code36-32688
GNIS feature ID0979057

Hastings is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. Its population was 9,450 at the 2010 census. It is named after Hastings Curtiss, a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in 1824.

It is on the county's southern border. U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 pass through it.

History

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Hastings was the first town settled in Oswego County when Oliver Stevens built a rude house near the abandoned Fort Brewerton in 1789.[3] Stevens used the location to trade with Indians and to provide a tavern-like establishment for the boatmen who frequented the nearby river and lake. The region was originally called "Breda." The town was formed in 1825 from Constantia. The early industry was lumbering and manufacturing of wooden products.

The Carley's Mills Schoolhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[4]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 46.0 square miles (119 km2), of which 45.8 square miles (119 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.54%) is water.

The southern town line is the Oneida River and the border of Onondaga County. The southern tip of the town is at the western end of Oneida Lake, where it becomes the Oneida River.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820741—
18301,494101.6%
18401,98332.7%
18502,92047.3%
18603,34514.6%
18703,058−8.6%
18802,856−6.6%
18902,364−17.2%
19002,303−2.6%
19102,3150.5%
19202,153−7.0%
19302,149−0.2%
19402,3619.9%
19503,06329.7%
19604,45745.5%
19706,04235.6%
19807,09517.4%
19908,11314.3%
20008,8038.5%
20109,4507.3%
2016 (est.)9,289[2]−1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The population density was 192.3 inhabitants per square mile (74.2/km2). There were 3,635 housing units at an average density of 79.4 per square mile (30.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 3,374 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,085, and the median income for a family was $46,722. Males had a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,931. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Hastings

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  • Bardeen Corners – A hamlet south of Hastings village on Route 11.
  • Benders Corners – A location near the western town line.
  • Brewerton – A hamlet that is also located in Onondaga County.
  • Carley Mills – A hamlet east of Hastings village.
  • Caughdenoy – A hamlet by the western town line in the southwestern corner of Hastings. It was first settled circa 1797 and is by the Oneida River. It was a center for catching and smoking eels for market.
  • Central Square – The Village of Central Square is in the southern part of the town on Route 11.
  • Emmons Siding – A location in the southern part of the town near Oneida Lake.
  • Gardners Corners – A location west of Hastings village.
  • Hastings – The hamlet of Hastings is in the northern part of the town on U.S. 11.
  • Hastings Center – A hamlet north of Central Square at the intersection of County Route 4 and Perfield Road.
  • Little France – A hamlet on the eastern town line, which had early settlers from France and French Canada.
  • Mallory – A hamlet by the eastern town boundary.
  • Mallory Station – A location west of Mallory.
  • McMahon Corners – A location north of Caughdenoy on the western town line.
  • Morse – A hamlet east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
  • Piquet Corners – A location south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.

References

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  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. ^ "History of Oswego County, New York". 1877. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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