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Clark Mills, New York
Clark Mills, New York is located in New York
Clark Mills, New York
Clark Mills, New York
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Oneida
Area
 • Total 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
 • Land 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
515 ft (157 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,049
 • Density 1,373.32/sq mi (530.14/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13321
Area code(s) 315
FIPS code 36-15902
GNIS feature ID 0946769

Clark Mills is a small community in Oneida County, New York, United States. It is sometimes called a "hamlet" or a "census-designated place." This means it's a small settlement that the government counts for population data.

Clark Mills is located in the northeastern part of the Town of Kirkland. It is situated to the west of the larger City of Utica. In 2020, about 2,049 people lived in Clark Mills.

History of Clark Mills

The community of Clark Mills gets its name from an important business. This business was called the Clark Mills Company. It was a textile mill, which is a factory that makes cloth. The mill was built on Oriskany Creek.

Founders of the Mill

The Clark Mills Company was started around 1845. It was founded by three members of the Clark family: Ralph, Ammi, and Erastus Clark. Their family business grew and was very successful for many years.

Changes and Closure

Later, in 1891, the company's name changed. It became known as the Hind & Harrison Plush Co. This company continued to operate for a long time. However, it eventually closed down in 1949.

Historic Church

A special building in Clark Mills is St. Mark's Church. This church is considered very important historically. In 1996, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.

Geography of Clark Mills

Clark Mills is located at specific coordinates: 43 degrees, 5 minutes, 31 seconds North and 75 degrees, 22 minutes, 20 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Area and Water

According to the United States Census Bureau, Clark Mills covers a total area of about 3.91 square kilometers (1.51 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.

Population Information

The population of Clark Mills has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 1,905 people living here. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 2,049 people.

Past Population Details

In the year 2000, there were 1,424 people living in Clark Mills. These people lived in 628 different homes. About 381 of these homes were families. The average number of people in each home was about 2.25.

Age Groups

The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Clark Mills was 39 years.

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