Steuben County, New York

Steuben County /stuːˈbɛn/ is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,990.[1] Its county seat is Bath.[2] Its name is in honor of Baron von Steuben, a Prussian general who fought on the American side in the American Revolutionary War, though it is not pronounced the same (German: [fɔn ˈʃtɔʏbn̩]). There is no direct link between the Baron von Steuben and modern Steuben County, which he never visited (and in his day was near-wilderness).

Not to be confused with Steuben, New York.
Steuben County
County
Farmland in rural Steuben County
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of New York
New York's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°16′N 77°23′W
Country United States
State New York
Founded1796
Named forBaron von Steuben
SeatBath
Largest cityCorning
Area
 • Total1,404 sq mi (3,640 km2)
 • Land1,391 sq mi (3,600 km2)
 • Water14 sq mi (40 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total98,990
 • Density71/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district23rd
Websitewww.steubencony.org

Steuben County comprises the Corning, NY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Elmira-Corning, NY Combined Statistical Area.

History
See also: Canisteo, New York; Canisteo (village), New York; Hornell, New York; and Greenwood, New York, insurrection of 1882

Ontario County was established in 1789 to govern lands the state of New York had acquired in the Phelps and Gorham Purchase; at the time it covered the entirety of Western New York. Steuben County, much larger than today, was split off from Ontario County on March 8, 1796. In 1823 a portion of Steuben County was combined with a portion of Ontario County to form Yates County. Steuben County was further reduced in size on April 17, 1854 when a portion was combined with portions of Chemung and Tompkins counties to form Schuyler County.

Although it is not much mentioned because it does not fit well into the standard narrative of New York State history, in its earliest years Steuben County was demographically and geographically linked to the Susquehanna River basin in Pennsylvania, leading to the port of Baltimore. The Canisteo River, navigable as far as Arkport, emptied into the Chemung River and it into the Susquehanna. There were no natural barriers, like the Cohoes Falls on the Mohawk, to impede transportation, and timber and other agricultural products were easily shipped downriver from what are today (2019) the towns of Addison, Canisteo, and Hornellsville. Prior to the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, followed by the railroads, communication with the Hudson Valley and New York City was difficult. Limited to horses, mules, and donkeys, it was far too expensive to be used to ship bulky agricultural products.

In 1892 a bill was introduced in the Legislature to split Steuben County, with Canisteo, Corning, and "the south towns" becoming Lincoln County. It did not pass.[3]

Geography
Steuben County Courthouse in Corning

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,404 square miles (3,640 km2), of which 1,391 square miles (3,600 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (1.0%) is water.[4]

Steuben County is in the southwestern part of New York State, immediately north of the Pennsylvania border. The population of Steuben County according to the 2000 U. S. census was 98,726. The county is in the Southern Tier region of New York State.

Adjacent counties

Government and politics

Steuben County is governed by a 17-member legislature headed by a chairman

State and federal government
Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 63.7% 29,474 34.1% 15,790 2.1% 988
2016 63.9% 26,831 29.8% 12,526 6.3% 2,645
2012 57.0% 21,954 41.0% 15,787 2.1% 790
2008 57.8% 24,203 40.9% 17,148 1.3% 560
2004 63.8% 26,980 34.4% 14,523 1.9% 781
2000 59.7% 24,200 36.0% 14,600 4.4% 1,763
1996 46.4% 17,710 37.9% 14,481 15.7% 5,980
1992 47.7% 19,761 29.1% 12,043 23.2% 9,606
1988 65.9% 25,359 33.3% 12,824 0.7% 283
1984 73.2% 28,848 26.6% 10,471 0.3% 98
1980 58.7% 22,418 33.6% 12,826 7.7% 2,926
1976 60.9% 23,164 38.6% 14,685 0.4% 166
1972 75.1% 28,708 24.7% 9,462 0.2% 83
1968 62.5% 24,189 31.6% 12,229 5.9% 2,272
1964 39.3% 15,988 60.6% 24,634 0.1% 23
1960 68.1% 29,638 31.9% 13,898 0.0% 13
1956 78.2% 33,902 21.8% 9,440 0.0% 0
1952 74.1% 32,123 25.7% 11,154 0.1% 49
1948 62.4% 22,938 35.1% 12,895 2.5% 903
1944 65.4% 25,538 34.5% 13,461 0.2% 73
1940 65.1% 27,587 34.6% 14,651 0.3% 127
1936 61.2% 24,987 36.7% 14,978 2.1% 845
1932 62.2% 22,986 35.8% 13,219 2.0% 754
1928 69.3% 28,028 26.4% 10,699 4.3% 1,739
1924 66.8% 21,481 22.4% 7,194 10.8% 3,485
1920 65.8% 18,335 26.6% 7,401 7.7% 2,132
1916 54.0% 10,424 41.6% 8,032 4.4% 852
1912 31.5% 5,986 39.0% 7,396 29.5% 5,598
1908 56.3% 12,313 38.3% 8,366 5.4% 1,180
1904 59.7% 12,680 34.7% 7,364 5.7% 1,209
1900 55.5% 12,411 39.7% 8,872 4.8% 1,076
1896 59.5% 12,858 36.9% 7,971 3.7% 793
1892 50.6% 10,577 39.7% 8,307 9.7% 2,017
1888 53.1% 11,637 41.8% 9,154 5.1% 1,126
1884 48.8% 10,048 44.0% 9,060 7.2% 1,491
OfficeDistrictArea of the countyOfficeholderPartyFirst took officeResidence
CongressmanNew York's 23rd congressional districtAll[6]Thomas W. Reed IIRepublican2010Corning, Steuben County
State Senator58th State Senate DistrictAll[7]Thomas F. O'MaraRepublican2011Big Flats, Chemung County
State Assemblyman132nd State Assembly DistrictAll of the county not covered by the 133rd and 148th assembly districts[8]Philip A. PalmesanoRepublican2011Corning, Steuben County
State Assemblyman133rd State Assembly DistrictThe north and northwest parts of the county (Towns of Dansville, Cohocton, Hornellsville, Prattsburgh, Wayland)[9]Vacant
State Assemblyman148th State Assembly DistrictThe southwest corner of the county (Towns of Greenwood, Jasper, Troupsburg, West Union)[10]Joseph M. GiglioRepublican2005Gowanda, Cattaraugus County

Steuben County is part of:

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18001,788—
18107,246305.3%
182021,989203.5%
183033,85153.9%
184046,13836.3%
185063,77138.2%
186066,6904.6%
187067,7171.5%
188077,58614.6%
189081,4735.0%
190082,8221.7%
191083,3620.7%
192080,627−3.3%
193082,6712.5%
194084,9272.7%
195091,4397.7%
196097,6916.8%
197099,5461.9%
198099,217−0.3%
199099,088−0.1%
200098,726−0.4%
201098,9900.3%
2019 (est.)95,379[11]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 98,726 people, 39,071 households, and 26,216 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile (27/km2). There were 46,132 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile (13/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.43% White, 1.36% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population. 18.6% were of German, 15.2% English, 14.4% American, 13.6% Irish and 8.3% Italian ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.5% spoke English and 1.3% Spanish as their first language.

There were 39,071 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.70% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% 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 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,479, and the median income for a family was $41,940. Males had a median income of $32,155 versus $24,163 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,197. About 9.90% of families and 13.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.70% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over.

Industry

The largest employer in Steuben County is Corning, Inc. (formerly Corning Glass Works), the world headquarters of a large firm (34,000 employed worldwide) which manufactures specialty glass and related products. Related is the nearby Corning Museum of Glass. There is a wine industry in Hammondsport, also the headquarters of the Mercury Corporation, a custom manufacturer, formerly of aircraft and aircraft components. There is a museum of aviation, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, in Hammondsport. Former industries in Steuben County are the Steuben Glass Works, in Corning, and the Erie Railroad repair shops, in Hornell.

Education

There is one institution of post-secondary education in Steuben County: Corning Community College. Alfred University and Elmira College are nearby.

Transportation

Major highways

Airports

Steuben County contains the following public-use airports:

Public Transportation

Local bus service is provided by Hornell Area Transit.[17]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Villages

Census-designated places

Hamlets

See also

Footnotes
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 13, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "To Divide Steuben County". Middletown Daily Press. Middletown, New York. November 28, 1892. p. 4.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  5. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  6. W, Eric (2012-04-02). "Congressional District 23" (PDF). View 2012 Congressional Maps. Albany, New York: The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  7. W, Eric (2012-03-02). "Senate District 58" (PDF). View 2012 Senate District Maps. Albany, New York: The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
  8. W, Eric (2012-01-25). "Assembly District 132" (PDF). View 2012 Assembly District Maps. Albany, New York: The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
  9. W, Eric (2012-01-25). "Assembly District 133" (PDF). View 2012 Assembly District Maps. Albany, New York: The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
  10. W, Eric (2012-01-25). "Assembly District 148" (PDF). View 2012 Assembly District Maps. Albany, New York: The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
  11. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  12. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  13. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  14. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  15. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  16. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  17. "Home". www.hatrides.com.

Further reading
  • W. W. Clayton, History of Steuben County, New York. Philadelphia: Lewis, Peck & Co., 1879.
  • Richard Sherer (ed.) Steuben County: The First 200 Years, A Pictorial History. Virginia Beach, VA: The Donning Company, 1996.
  • Shelton Stromquist, "'Our Rights as Workingmen': Class Traditions and Collective Action in a Nineteenth-Century Railroad Town, Hornellsville, New York, 1869-82," in David O. Stowell (ed.), The Great Strikes of 1877. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2008; pp. 55–75.

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