Chili
Chili town hall
Chili town hall
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location in Monroe County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 43°06′14″N 77°45′10″W / 43.10389°N 77.75278°W / 43.10389; -77.75278
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyMonroe
EstablishedFebruary 22, 1822 (1822-02-22)[1]
Government
  TypeCouncil Government
  Town SupervisorDavid Dunning (R) First Elected 2007
  • Mark Decory (R)
  • Virginia L. Ignatowski (R)
  • Michael S. Slattery (R)
  • Mary C. Sperr (R)
Area
  Total39.87 sq mi (103.25 km2)
  Land39.50 sq mi (102.30 km2)
  Water0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
Elevation
556 ft (169 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total29,123
  Density729.00/sq mi (281.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14624
14514 (North Chili)
Area code585
FIPS code36-055-15462
Websitehttp://www.townofchili.org/

Chili (/ˈl/ CHY-ly)[3] is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 29,123 at the 2020 census.[4] It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.

The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga. North Chili was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Black Creek Park is one of many parks in Chili where visitors can make use of nature trails that run along the creek.

History

The Chili area was once the hunting ground of the Seneca Indians. The first white settler was Captain Joseph Morgan who purchased land from Peter Sheffer of neighboring Wheatland.

The area of Chili became part of the newly formed Northampton. With the formation of Monroe County the area became part of the Town of Riga before splitting off into its own Town of Chili on February 22, 1822.

Chili was named after the country of Chile which was striving for independence at the time. Some suggest that the town was named after the Chiliasts[5] religion embraced by some of the early settlers of South Chili. This is still controversial as there is no evidence to either side.

The local government includes Town Supervisor David Dunning (R) First Elected 2007; and Town Council Mark Decory (R); James Valerio (R); Michael S. Slattery (R); and Mary C. Sperr (R). The appointed Deputy Town Supervisor is Michael S. Slattery. The Chili Mills Conservation Area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.9 square miles (103 km2), of which 39.8 square miles (103 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.48%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18302,010
18402,1748.2%
18502,2473.4%
18602,205−1.9%
18702,3677.3%
18802,274−3.9%
18902,109−7.3%
19002,099−0.5%
19102,071−1.3%
19201,780−14.1%
19302,49340.1%
19403,39236.1%
19505,28355.7%
196011,237112.7%
197019,60974.5%
198023,67620.7%
199025,1786.3%
200027,6389.8%
201028,6253.6%
202029,1231.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7][4]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 27,638 people, 10,159 households, and 7,558 families residing in the town. The population density was 695.4 inhabitants per square mile (268.5/km2). There were 10,466 housing units at an average density of 263.3 per square mile (101.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.14% White, 5.71% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 10,159 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,097, and the median income for a family was $61,481. Males had a median income of $45,156 versus $29,903 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,887. About 2.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Chili is served by the Churchville-Chili Central School District, Gates Chili Central School District, and Wheatland–Chili Central School District.[9]

Government

The town is governed by a town board consisting of a supervisor and four board members, all elected by registered town voters.

Supervisors
NameTenureNameTenure
Joseph Sibley1822-1823Thomas B. Steckel1952-1959
Joshua Howell1824-1825George K. Lusk1960-1965
Alfred Scofield1826-1828Samuel S. Kent1966-1971
Isaac Lacey1829
1840
James J. Powers1972-1985
Benjamin Bowen1830Lorraine Anderson1986-1987
William Pixley1831-1832
1836-1837
1852-1853
John Hannah1988-1989
George Brown1833-1834Donald Ramsey1990-1991
Moses Sperry1835
1838-1839
1844
1854
Jerome P. Brixner1992-1993
John T. Lacey1841
1843
1845-1846
William C. Kelly1994-1999
Isaac Burritt1842Stephen W. Hendershott2000-2003
William P. Hill1847-1848
1861-1864
1867
1878 (part year)
1880-1881
Tracy L. Logel2004-2007
Franklin Cate1849-1851David J. Dunning2008–present
David Starkey1855-1858
Edward J. Reed1859-1860
A. S. Litle1865
Albert H. King1866
1871
William Voke1868-1870
Frederick Fellows1872-1877
William Fellows1878 (part year)
Edwin A. Loder1879
Benjamin Fellows1882-1884
Byron D. Beal1885-1886
Lewis B. Carpenter1887-1890
1896-1898
Myron Sperry1891
John B. Johnston1892-1895
Arthur A. Sickles1899-1901
Cornelius A. Nichols1902-1907
Charles G. Voke1908-1915
Warren R. Henderson1916-1929
W. H. Wickins1930-1935
Gage M. Miller1936-1949
Oakley Decker1950-1951

Communities and locations

  • Chili Center – The centre of town government and the most urbanized portion of the town.
  • Genesee River – Part of the east border of the town.
  • North Chili – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town and home to Roberts Wesleyan College.
  • South Chili – A rural area in Chili running along the New York State Thruway. The first business was located here called the Checker Tavern
  • West Chili – A small community located just north of Black Creek Park. Originally called Buckbee's Corners.
  • East Chili - A small community in the eastern part of the town. This does not exist in present day.
  • Clifton- A small rural hamlet in the southern part of the town. Originally called Hardscrabble, it produced a world award winning type of flour.

Places of local interest

Public library

The Chili Public Library is the public library serving Chili, New York. It is currently located in the recently erected town government center at 3333 Chili Avenue. Previously, it occupied the old town government complex further east on Chili Avenue.

Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts is a private, Christian, liberal arts college located in North Chili. The school enrolls approximately 2,000 students. The school hosts various community events on its facilities, including soccer games, swimming lessons, dance recitals, fireworks, concerts, drama productions and many other events.

In 2022 Roberts was declared a university rather than a college.

American Legion

Occupying the former Grange Hall, Chili American Legion Family Post 1830 at 450 Chili-Scottsville Rd., Scottsville, New York

Black Creek Park

While Black Creek Park is still a relatively undeveloped park, its 1,505-acres has many unique features to offer. The park provides opportunities for hiking, soccer, fishing, horseback riding, sledding, and cross country skiing. It also features a playground located near the Pathfinder Shelter.  The park offers five hiking trails, all of which are excellent settings to view nature and animals. If you are going hiking, it is suggested that you print off a map. Each year emergency services are called for a lost or overdue hiker.

Hubbard Park

Hubbard Park

Town of Chili Community Center

Community Center

Chili Disk Golf Course

Chili Disk Golf Course at Widener Park, 400 Chili Scottsville Road

Morgan's Crossing Golf Course

Morgan's Crossing Golf Course at, 760 Scottsville-Chili Road

Notable people

Sister cities

References

  1. Hanford, Franklin (1911). On the origin of the names of places in Monroe County, New York (PDF). Scottsville, New York: Isaac Van Hooser. p. 7. OCLC 866011722. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  3. Chili Town Board Meeting 12-14-2022, retrieved January 19, 2023
  4. 1 2 "2020 Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  5. "Historical Digest of Early Chili". Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
  6. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  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.
  9. "School Districts Serving Chili, NY". Niche. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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