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'''Port Leyden''' is a [[village]] in [[Lewis County, New York|Lewis County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 672 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the village's early history as a port on the [[Black River Canal]].
'''Port Leyden''' is a [[village (New York)|village]] in [[Lewis County, New York|Lewis County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 672 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3659454&tid=DECENNIALSF12010.P1| title=Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Port Leyden village, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| website=data.census.gov| accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref> The name is derived from the village's early history as a port on the [[Black River Canal]].


The '''Village of Port Leyden''' is wholly within the Black River Valley and is mostly in the [[Leyden, New York|Town of Leyden]]; however, a portion of the village lies to the east of the Black River in the [[Lyonsdale, New York|Town of Lyonsdale]]. The village is 17 miles south of [[Lowville (village), New York|Lowville]] (the county seat), 6 miles north of [[Boonville (village), New York|Boonville]], and 23 miles west-south-west of [[Old Forge, New York|Old Forge]].
The village of Port Leyden is mostly in the town of [[Leyden, New York|Leyden]], but a portion of the village lies to the east of the Black River in the town of [[Lyonsdale, New York|Lyonsdale]]. The village is {{convert|17|mi}} south of [[Lowville (village), New York|Lowville]], the [[county seat]], {{convert|8|mi|0}} north of [[Boonville (village), New York|Boonville]], and {{convert|25|mi}} by road west-southwest of [[Old Forge, New York|Old Forge]].


== History ==
== History ==
A mill was built at the present site of the village around 1800, and the community was known as "Kelsey's Mills." The name was changed to "Port Leyden" around 1838 when the Black River Canal was being developed. The canal was completed to Port Leyden in 1850, but was not usable until 1851. The canal reached its northern terminus at [[Lyons Falls, New York|Lyons Falls]], a few miles north, in 1855. In 1900, a decision was made to abandon the canal between Lyons Falls and [[Boonville (village), New York|Village of Boonville]], effectively ending the status of Port Leyden as a canal port.
A mill was built at the present site of the village around 1800, and the community was known as "Kelsey's Mills". The name was changed to "Port Leyden" around 1838 when the Black River Canal was being developed. The canal was completed to Port Leyden in 1850, but was not usable until 1851. The canal reached its northern terminus at [[Lyons Falls, New York|Lyons Falls]], a few miles north, in 1855. In 1900, a decision was made to abandon the canal between Lyons Falls and Boonville, effectively ending the status of Port Leyden as a canal port.


[[St. Mark's Church (Port Leyden, New York)|St. Mark's Church]] and the [[Edmund Wilson House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
[[St. Mark's Church (Port Leyden, New York)|St. Mark's Church]] and the [[Edmund Wilson House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Port Leyden is located in southern Lewis County at {{Coord|43|35|2|N|75|20|39|W|type:city}} (43.583871, -75.344261).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.7|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|1.6|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.1|km2|order=flip|2}}, or 6.17%, are water.<ref name="Gazetteer 2019">{{cite web| url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_36.txt| title=U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York| website=U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division| accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref>
Port Leyden is located at {{Coord|43|35|2|N|75|20|39|W|type:city}} (43.583871, -75.344261).{{GR|1}}


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The [[Black River (New York)|Black River]] divides the community and drops over {{convert|30|ft|0}} through the village limits.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|0.6|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} of it (7.58%) is water.


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Port Leyden is located on [[New York State Route 12]], which leads north to Lowville and south to Boonville.
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The [[Black River (New York)|Black River]] divides the community.

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Port Leyden is located on [[New York State Route 12]]


==Education==
==Education==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 665 people, 257 households, and 169 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,099.5 people per square mile (427.9/km²). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 524.1 per square mile (204.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.15% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.20% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.15% of the population.
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|2020= 554
|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 665 people, 257 households, and 169 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,099.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 317 housing units at an average density of {{convert|524.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.15% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.20% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.15% of the population.


There were 257 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.
There were 257 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.


In the village the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $24,559, and the median income for a family was $30,781. Males had a median income of $31,146 versus $17,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $12,783. About 18.0% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $24,559, and the median income for a family was $30,781. Males had a median income of $31,146 versus $17,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $12,783. About 18.0% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.postcardpost.com/leyden.htm Port Leyden In Post Cards]
* [http://www.postcardpost.com/leyden.htm Port Leyden in Post Cards]
* [http://www.southlewis.org South Lewis Central School]
* [http://www.southlewis.org South Lewis Central School]
* [http://www.portleydenlibrary.org Port Leyden Community Library]
* [http://www.portleydenlibrary.org Port Leyden Community Library]
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=port+leyden,+ny&ie=UTF8&ll=43.586297,-75.343723&spn=0.027977,0.052185&z=14 Street Map of Port Leyden]
* [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=port+leyden,+ny&ie=UTF8&ll=43.586297,-75.343723&spn=0.027977,0.052185&z=14 Street Map of Port Leyden]
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Latest revision as of 22:54, 14 May 2024

Port Leyden, New York
Kelsey's Mills[1]
Village
Port Leyden is located in New York
Port Leyden
Port Leyden
Port Leyden is located in the United States
Port Leyden
Port Leyden
Coordinates: 43°35′2″N 75°20′39″W / 43.58389°N 75.34417°W / 43.58389; -75.34417
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyLewis
TownsLeyden, Lyonsdale
Area
[2]
 • Total0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total554
 • Density897.89/sq mi (346.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13433
Area code315
FIPS code36-59454
GNIS feature ID960975[1]

Port Leyden is a village in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 672 at the 2010 census.[3] The name is derived from the village's early history as a port on the Black River Canal.

The village of Port Leyden is mostly in the town of Leyden, but a portion of the village lies to the east of the Black River in the town of Lyonsdale. The village is 17 miles (27 km) south of Lowville, the county seat, 8 miles (13 km) north of Boonville, and 25 miles (40 km) by road west-southwest of Old Forge.

History[edit]

A mill was built at the present site of the village around 1800, and the community was known as "Kelsey's Mills". The name was changed to "Port Leyden" around 1838 when the Black River Canal was being developed. The canal was completed to Port Leyden in 1850, but was not usable until 1851. The canal reached its northern terminus at Lyons Falls, a few miles north, in 1855. In 1900, a decision was made to abandon the canal between Lyons Falls and Boonville, effectively ending the status of Port Leyden as a canal port.

St. Mark's Church and the Edmund Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography[edit]

Port Leyden is located in southern Lewis County at 43°35′2″N 75°20′39″W / 43.58389°N 75.34417°W / 43.58389; -75.34417 (43.583871, -75.344261).[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2), of which 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2) are land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 6.17%, are water.[6]

The Black River divides the community and drops over 30 feet (9 m) through the village limits.

Port Leyden is located on New York State Route 12, which leads north to Lowville and south to Boonville.

Education[edit]

Port Leyden Elementary School, located on Lincoln Street, educates students in grades K-4. Students in grades 5-12 attend South Lewis Central Middle/High School in Turin.

The Port Leyden Community Library is located on Canal Street.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870977—
1890462—
190074661.5%
19107642.4%
1920735−3.8%
1930717−2.4%
194079410.7%
19508415.9%
19608986.8%
1970862−4.0%
1980740−14.2%
1990723−2.3%
2000665−8.0%
20106721.1%
2020554−17.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 665 people, 257 households, and 169 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,099.5 inhabitants per square mile (424.5/km2). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 524.1 per square mile (202.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Native American, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 257 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,559, and the median income for a family was $30,781. Males had a median income of $31,146 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,783. About 18.0% of families and 23.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Port Leyden, New York
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Port Leyden village, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "U.S. Gazetteer Files: 2019: Places: New York". U.S. Census Bureau Geography Division. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

External links[edit]

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