Brookfield, New York facts for kids
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Brookfield, New York
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 Brookfield, New York
Location in New York
Brookfield, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.01 sq mi (202.05 km2) |
| • Land | 77.81 sq mi (201.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,247 |
| • Density | 28.88/sq mi (11.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
13314 (Brookfield)
13364 (Leonardsville) 13418 (North Brookfield) 13485 (West Edmeston) 13355 (Hubbardsville) 13491 (West Winfield) 13460 (Sherburne) |
| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-053-08587 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978757 |
Brookfield is a small town in Madison County, New York, United States. It's located in the southeastern part of Madison County. In 2020, about 2,247 people lived there. A fun fact about Brookfield is that it hosts the county's agricultural fair every year!
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History of Brookfield
Brookfield was first settled around 1791. It officially became a town in 1795. At that time, it was created from a part of the town of Paris. Later, in 1805, a section of Brookfield was used to form the new town of Columbus. All these changes happened while Brookfield was still part of Chenango County.
Geography and Nature
Brookfield is located in the very southeastern corner of Madison County. Its northern border touches Oneida County. The southern border is with Chenango County, and the eastern border is with Otsego County.
Roads and Rivers
Two important roads pass through Brookfield. New York State Route 8 runs along the eastern side of the town. It goes north to Bridgewater and south to New Berlin. New York State Route 12 crosses the northwestern part of Brookfield. This road leads north to Waterville and southwest to Sherburne.
The town covers about 78 square miles (202 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water. The Unadilla River forms the eastern edge of Brookfield. Many smaller streams flow into the Unadilla River, including Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek flows south through the areas of Brookfield and South Brookfield. Other parts of the town are drained by the Sangerfield River and Handsome Brook, which both flow into the Chenango River.
People of Brookfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 4,240 | — | |
| 1830 | 4,367 | 3.0% | |
| 1840 | 3,695 | −15.4% | |
| 1850 | 3,585 | −3.0% | |
| 1860 | 3,729 | 4.0% | |
| 1870 | 3,565 | −4.4% | |
| 1880 | 3,685 | 3.4% | |
| 1890 | 3,262 | −11.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,726 | −16.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,403 | −11.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,092 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,750 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,703 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,841 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,990 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,064 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,037 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,225 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,403 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,545 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,247 | −11.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,403 people living in Brookfield. The population density was about 30.8 people per square mile. Most residents were White (98.29%). A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 877 households in Brookfield in 2000. About 37.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.74 people, and the average family had 3.13 people.
Age and Income
The population in Brookfield was spread out by age. About 28.7% were under 18 years old. The median age was 35 years. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
The median income for a household in Brookfield was $31,000 in 2000. For families, the median income was $35,000. The average income per person in the town was $13,719. About 13.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 19.4% of those under 18.
Famous People from Brookfield
Some notable people have connections to Brookfield:
- Myrtilla Miner: An educator and someone who worked to end slavery. She was born near Brookfield.
- John Palmer Usher: He served as the Secretary of the Interior under President Abraham Lincoln. He was born in Brookfield.
- William R. Williams: A US congressman.
Communities and Places in Brookfield
Brookfield has several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Brookfield – This is the main village, located in the eastern part of the town.
- Button Falls – A beautiful waterfall found southwest of Leonardsville.
- Guideboard – A small community located west of Brookfield village on Route 80.
- Leonardsville – Another community near the eastern border of the town.
- Marsh Corners – A spot in the southwestern part of the town.
- Moscow Hill – A community in the western part of the town, located on Route 95.
- North Brookfield – A community in the northwestern part of the town.
- River Forks – A location in the northeastern corner of the town.
- South Brookfield – A community in the southeastern corner of the town.
- West Brookfield – A community north of Moscow Hill, close to the western town line.
- West Edmeston – A community on the eastern town line. Most of it is actually in the town of Edmeston.
Education in Brookfield
Brookfield has one school called Brookfield Central School. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school's mascot is the beaver. In the 1982-1983 school year, the Brookfield Central School boys' varsity basketball team won the Section III tournament. They then went on to win the New York State Championship in their division (Class D)!
See also
In Spanish: Brookfield (Nueva York) para niños
