Altmar, New York facts for kids
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Altmar, New York
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 Altmar, New York
Location in New York
Altmar, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Town | Albion |
| Settled | 1813 |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1876 |
| Dissolved | May 31, 2013 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 357 |
| • Density | 172.55/sq mi (66.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13302
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-01550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2391512 |
Altmar is a small community known as a hamlet in Oswego County, New York. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 357 people lived there.
Altmar used to be a village, but its government was dissolved. It is found in the northern part of the Town of Albion. Altmar is also where the town government is located.
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Exploring Altmar's Past
Altmar was first settled in 1813 by a person named Peter Henderson. It became an official village in 1876. Back then, it was called "Sand Bank." By 1890, the village had a population of 551 people.
In 2010, the people of Altmar voted to dissolve their village government. This was part of a new law in New York. Altmar was the first village to do this under the new act. The vote was very close, with only a six-vote difference.
The village government officially dissolved on June 1, 2013. Since then, Altmar has been a part of the larger Town of Albion.
Fun Things to See in Altmar
One of the most interesting places in Altmar is the Salmon River Fish Hatchery. This hatchery is run by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Its main job is to raise fish to help stock Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
Many visitors come to the hatchery. They enjoy watching the process of collecting eggs from different types of salmon. These include steelhead, coho salmon, and Chinook salmon. Each year, the hatchery raises over three million young fish.
Famous People from Altmar
A well-known artist named Milton Avery was born in Altmar in 1885. At that time, the community was still known as Sand Bank.
Where is Altmar Located?
Altmar is located at coordinates 43°30′43″N 76°0′3″W / 43.51194°N 76.00083°W. This means it is in a specific spot on the map.
The total area of Altmar is about 5.39 square kilometers (2.08 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Altmar's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 753 | — | |
| 1890 | 551 | −26.8% | |
| 1900 | 416 | −24.5% | |
| 1910 | 363 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 315 | −13.2% | |
| 1930 | 378 | 20.0% | |
| 1940 | 304 | −19.6% | |
| 1950 | 299 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 277 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 448 | 61.7% | |
| 1980 | 347 | −22.5% | |
| 1990 | 336 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 351 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 407 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 357 | −12.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 351 people living in Altmar. These people lived in 119 households, with 84 of them being families. Most of the people living in the village were White.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.88 people.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 29% were under 18, and 11% were 65 or older. The average age in the village was 32 years old.
Altmar's Weather
Altmar has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Altmar para niños
