Savona, New York

Savona is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 827 at the 2010 census. The village is named after Savona in Italy, and is located in the eastern part of the town of Bath. The village is located at the intersection of routes 226 and 415, and Interstate 86.

Savona, New York
Savona, New York is located in New York
Savona, New York
Savona, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°17′7″N 77°13′8″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySteuben
Area
  Total1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
  Land1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total672
  Density646.15/sq mi (249.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14879
Area code607
FIPS code36-65354
GNIS feature ID0964516

History

The name "Mud Creek" was associated with the village in the 19th century. The village was incorporated in 1883.

Unwanted attention was brought to the village in 1993 by the slaying of a young boy, Derrick Robie, aged four, by thirteen-year-old Eric Smith.

Savona, New York store on real photo postcard

Geography

Village Park in Savona

Savona is located at 42°17′7″N 77°13′8″W (42.285283, -77.218814).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

The village lies next to the Cohocton River at the confluence of Mud Creek, and is at the intersection of state routes 226 and 415.

Sanford Lake is a small lake north of the village.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880447
189056927.3%
19006117.4%
1910587−3.9%
1920516−12.1%
19305455.6%
194065319.8%
195086933.1%
19609044.0%
19709333.2%
1980932−0.1%
19909744.5%
2000822−15.6%
20108270.6%
2020672−18.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

At the 2000 census there were 822 people, 317 households, and 230 families in the village. The population density was 786.5 inhabitants per square mile (303.7/km2). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 324.4 per square mile (125.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.54% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61%.[5]

Of the 317 households 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.0% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median household income was $33,182 and the median family income was $39,018. Males had a median income of $30,893 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,194. About 10.5% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  3. "Official Map of Steuben County, NY," 2012
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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