Champlain, New York facts for kids
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Champlain, New York
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Former border station, Champlain
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Named for | Samuel de Champlain |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.82 sq mi (152.33 km2) |
| • Land | 51.16 sq mi (132.50 km2) |
| • Water | 7.66 sq mi (19.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,745 |
| • Density | 110.20/sq mi (42.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12919
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-019-13750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 978809 |
Champlain is a town in Clinton County, New York, United States. It is located on the western shore of Lake Champlain. The town is very close to the Canadian border.
In 2020, about 5,745 people lived here. Champlain is in the northeastern part of Clinton County. It is also in the northeastern part of New York State. The town includes two villages: Champlain and Rouses Point.
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History of Champlain
Lake Champlain was very important in the past. It was a key route for military and trade during the colonial period. The lake and the town are named after Samuel de Champlain. He was the first person to explore this area in 1609.
Champlain was part of Canada until 1763. It became part of the United States in 1783. The town of Champlain was officially formed in 1788. This was the same year Clinton County was created.
Over the years, parts of Champlain were used to form other towns. In 1799, the town of Chateaugay was formed. Later, in 1804, the towns of Chazy and Mooers were also created from Champlain's land.
Border Crossings in Champlain
Champlain is right on the border with Canada. It has three important border crossings. These are Champlain, Overton Corners, and Rouses Point. The Champlain Port of Entry is on Interstate 87. It is one of the busiest commercial crossings on the northern border. This crossing connects New York City to the south with Montreal in Canada to the north.
Geography and Location
Champlain is about 43 miles (69 km) south of Montreal, Canada. The town covers a total area of 58.8 square miles (152.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 7.6 square miles (19.6 square kilometers) is water.
Lake Champlain is on the eastern side of the town. The Richelieu River also flows along the eastern edge. Champlain shares a border with Grand Isle County, Vermont. The northern border of the town is the international border with Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, Canada.
Major Roads in Champlain
The Adirondack Northway (I-87) is a major highway. It starts at the Canadian border in Champlain. It goes south to Albany. This highway connects to the New York State Thruway.
Other important roads include US 9 and U.S. Route 11. US 9 runs parallel to I-87. U.S. Route 11 also runs north-south through the town. US 2 meets US-11 near Rouses Point. New York State Route 9B and New York State Route 276 are also in the area.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,618 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,456 | 51.8% | |
| 1840 | 3,632 | 47.9% | |
| 1850 | 5,067 | 39.5% | |
| 1860 | 5,857 | 15.6% | |
| 1870 | 5,080 | −13.3% | |
| 1880 | 5,407 | 6.4% | |
| 1890 | 5,207 | −3.7% | |
| 1900 | 4,748 | −8.8% | |
| 1910 | 4,637 | −2.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,535 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 4,848 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,938 | 1.9% | |
| 1950 | 5,118 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 5,544 | 8.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,633 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,889 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,796 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,791 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,754 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,745 | −0.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,791 people living in Champlain. There were 2,386 households. About 1,562 families lived in the town. The population density was about 113 people per square mile.
Most people in Champlain are White (97.74%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 31.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (51.0%) were married couples. About 10.7% of households had a female head with no husband.
The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
Age and Income
The population was spread out by age. About 25.0% were under 18 years old. About 14.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 38 years.
The median income for a household was $37,775. For a family, the median income was $46,113. About 9.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 9.5% of those under 18.
Places and Communities in Champlain
- Catfish Point – A spot on the shore of Lake Champlain near Kings Bay.
- Champlain – A village in the middle of the town. It is near where US-9 and US-11 meet.
- Coopersville – A small community (hamlet) by the Great Chazy River. It was settled around 1789.
- Corbeau Creek – An important stream that flows into the Great Chazy River.
- Great Chazy River – A river that flows through the town. It empties into Kings Bay in Lake Champlain.
- Kings Bay – A bay of Lake Champlain, located south of Rouses Point.
- Kings Bay Wildlife Management Area – A special area for nature and wildlife. It is on the shore of Lake Champlain.
- Perry Mills – A community in the northwestern part of the town. It is on the Great Chazy River. Roxham Road here is a well-known place where many people cross the border to seek safety in Canada.
- Point au Fer – A piece of land sticking into Lake Champlain. It is south of Rouses Point. It was the site of a fort during the Revolutionary War.
- Rouses Point – A village in the northeastern part of the town. It is near Lake Champlain.
- Scales Point – A place on Lake Champlain near Kings Bay.
- Twin Bridges – A location on the western edge of the town. It is by the Great Chazy River.
Notable People from Champlain
- Jehudi Ashmun, who was born in Champlain. He was a religious leader. He helped promote the idea of Black people settling in Liberia.
See also
In Spanish: Champlain (Nueva York) para niños
