Burdett, New York facts for kids
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Burdett, New York
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 Burdett, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schuyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 331 |
| • Density | 344.07/sq mi (132.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14818
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-11132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0973990 |
Burdett is a small village located in Schuyler County, New York, in the United States. It is found within the Town of Hector. The village is just east of Seneca Lake and northeast of Watkins Glen. In 2020, about 331 people lived there.
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History of Burdett
Burdett holds a special place in the history of the Town of Hector. It was the very first place where people settled in the area. This happened around the year 1790.
Geography of Burdett
Burdett is located at specific coordinates: 42.415960 degrees North and -76.849250 degrees West. The village covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Natural Features and Trails
New York State Route 79 and Logan Creek both pass through the village, making them important local features. Burdett is also part of the beautiful Finger Lakes District. This region is known for its long, narrow lakes.
A very long walking path, the Finger Lakes Trail, also goes through the center of Burdett. This trail is 584 miles long and stretches across New York State. It enters Burdett from the west and then heads north towards the Finger Lakes National Forest.
People of Burdett
The population of Burdett has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 360 | — | |
| 1900 | 409 | — | |
| 1910 | 382 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 380 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 310 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 408 | 31.6% | |
| 1950 | 432 | 5.9% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 454 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 410 | −9.7% | |
| 1990 | 372 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 357 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 340 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 331 | −2.6% | |
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Population Details
Based on the census from 2000, there were 357 people living in Burdett. These people made up 147 households, and 97 of those were families. The village had about 369.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village were White (99.16%). A small number were Native American (0.56%) or African American (0.28%). About 0.28% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 147 households, about 27.2% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.0%) were married couples living together. Some households (10.9%) had a female head with no husband present. About 27.2% of all households were made up of people living alone. About 11.6% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Burdett had about 2.43 people. The average family size was slightly larger, with about 2.86 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Burdett was spread out across different age groups. About 23.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 6.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.0%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.3% of the population. Finally, 13.4% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Burdett (Nueva York) para niños
