Charlton, New York facts for kids
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Charlton
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Map highlighting Charlton's location within Saratoga County.
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 Charlton
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Named for | Charlton, Worcestershire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.96 sq mi (85.37 km2) |
| • Land | 32.77 sq mi (84.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,328 |
| • Density | 131.31/sq mi (50.697/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12019
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-13926 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978812 |
Charlton is a town located in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is in the southwestern part of the county. In 2020, the town had a population of 4,328 people. Charlton was named after a well-known doctor. The town is also home to the Charlton Historic District, which has many old and important buildings.
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History of Charlton
The area that is now Charlton was first settled around 1680. These early settlers came from a small village named Charlton in Worcestershire, United Kingdom.
Town Formation
The Town of Charlton was officially created in 1792. This happened right after Saratoga County was formed. Before it became Charlton, the town was known as "Freehold." This name was used because many settlers came from New Jersey.
Famous People from Charlton
Charlton has been home to some notable individuals:
- John W. Taylor – A politician who served as a Congressman and even as the Speaker of the House.
- A. B. Earle – A pastor, evangelist, and author.
Geography of Charlton
Charlton covers a total area of about 32.8 square miles (85.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.49 square kilometers), is water.
Location and Borders
The southern border of Charlton touches Schenectady County. To the west, the town shares a border with Montgomery County.
Charlton borders several other towns:
Main Roads
Two important highways cross through Charlton:
- New York State Route 67 (also called Amsterdam Road) runs east to west.
- New York State Route 147 runs north to south. These two roads meet north of West Charlton.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,746 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,946 | 11.5% | |
| 1820 | 1,953 | 0.4% | |
| 1830 | 2,023 | 3.6% | |
| 1840 | 1,933 | −4.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,902 | −1.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,752 | −7.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,607 | −8.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,474 | −8.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,175 | −20.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,109 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,030 | −7.1% | |
| 1920 | 914 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 978 | 7.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,063 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,298 | 22.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,024 | 133.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,772 | 24.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,019 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,984 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,954 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,133 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,328 | 4.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from 2000, there were 3,954 people living in Charlton. These people made up 1,429 households and 1,204 families. The population density was about 120.5 people per square mile.
Community Life
Many households in Charlton are made up of married couples living together. About 34.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The population includes people of different ages:
- 25.2% were under 18 years old.
- 5.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.2% were between 25 and 44.
- 31.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 13.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Charlton was 42 years.
Communities and Locations in Charlton
Charlton is made up of several smaller communities and hamlets:
- Blue Corners – A small community or hamlet.
- Charlton – This is a hamlet located south of the main town center. The Charlton Historic District here was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
- Harmony Corners – A hamlet found in the northeastern part of the town, along NY-67.
- Holbrook Corners – Another hamlet located near the northern town line, also on NY-67.
- Komar Park – A hamlet situated in the southeastern part of Charlton.
- Tucker Heights – A hamlet found near the southern border of the town.
- West Charlton – A hamlet located northwest of the main Charlton area, on NY-147. The West Charlton United Presbyterian Church in this hamlet was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
- Wheeler Estates – A specific location in the southeastern section of Charlton.
See also
In Spanish: Charlton (Nueva York) para niños
