What is the population of Oakfield, New York?

Oakfield has a population of approximately 1,659 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Oakfield, New York located?

Oakfield is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.0650°, -78.2710°.

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Oakfield

Total population

1,659

Land area23.93 km²

Weather81°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates43.06°, -78.27°

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Area

23.93 km²

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Overview

Oakfield is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 3,250 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is derived from a number of trees, including the oak. The town is on the northern border of Genesee County. Within the town is a village also named Oakfield.

History & geography

History

Prehistoric earthworks indicate a previous occupation by Native Americans. The local tribe during historic time were the Seneca people. The manner in which they cut down the trees on their land gave rise to the phrase "Oak Orchard," which has current usage in the area. The area was once known as "Plain Brook", after it was first settled around 1801. The town was formed in 1842 from the town of Elba and named "Oakfield". In 1858, the community of Caryville set itself off from the town by incorporating as the village of Oakfield.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.9 square miles (62.0 km2), of which 23.5 square miles (60.7 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.2 km2, or 1.96%) is water. Oak Orchard Creek flows across the north part of the town. The north town line is the border of Orleans County (town of Barre).

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