Population figures for very small towns in NY
For 1900 – 1970, you will need to use the print volumes. Fortunately, the Census Bureau has pdfs of the census volumes, Decennial Census by Decades
Select your decade, then look for “Decennial Census Official Publications.” From the Official Publications, you will usually want Volume 1, Population (but the new presentation of the volumes does not always put this volume on top. In some cases, it's near the bottom). Then, page through to New York and look for the pages for Minor Civil Divisions by county.
Direct links for 1900, 1920/40, 1960 and 1970
- 1900:
New York, Minor Civil Divisions (by county) begins on page 275 of the pdf.
1920 - 1940:
Begins on page 21 of the pdf (page 714 in the volume) - 1960:
Volume begins with New York. Population of Counties by Minor Civil Divisions begins on page 4 of the pdf. - 1970: (also includes 1960)
Small towns in New York now appear as County Subdivisions, beginning on page 67 of the pdf (page 4, Table 2).
1980: Social Explorer
From Social Explorer, select "Tables" (on left) > U.S. Decennial Census > 1980: Begin Report
Click "Show all Geographies." Select Minor Civil Division > New York > County > Minor Civil Division > and the area you need.
2020: Question about housing values
In 2010, the Decennial census no longer provides the much longer, more detailed, sample survey. From 2010, on, those questions are asked in the American Community Survey, rather than in the census, and released in 1-year and 6-year estimates.
The ACS is a continuous, rolling survey, rather than a point-in-time survey, and uses a different sampling method. It also includes many more questions than the earlier, decennial census. For statistical purposes, comparing tables between the decennial census and the ACS is not straightforward, and not always possible. For links to more information see Census and ACS online.
From Social Explorer, Select “Tables” (on left) > American Community Survey > 5-year estimates, 2016-2020. Do not select the 1-year estimates.