Claverack-Red Mills, New York facts for kids
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Claverack, New York
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 Claverack-Red Mills, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Town | Claverack |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Land | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 205 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 953 |
| • Density | 316.30/sq mi (122.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12513 (Claverack)
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| FIPS code | 36-16050 |
Claverack-Red Mills, often simply called Claverack, is a small community in Columbia County, New York, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a specific area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 953 people lived here.
The community is located in the western part of the larger town of Claverack. Its name comes from two smaller areas, or hamlets: Claverack and Red Mills. Claverack-Red Mills has several old and interesting buildings. For many years, from 1779 to 1902, a school called Claverack College was open in the village.
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Where is Claverack-Red Mills?
Claverack-Red Mills is found in the western part of the town of Claverack. Its exact location is 42°13′31″N 73°43′17″W / 42.22528°N 73.72139°W.
Main Roads and Nearby Towns
The center of the Claverack hamlet is where three main roads meet: Route 9H, Route 23, and Route 23B.
- Route 23B goes northwest about 4 miles (6 km) to Hudson.
- Route 9H goes north about 13 miles (21 km) to Kinderhook.
- Route 23 goes east about 12 miles (19 km) to Hillsdale and 15 miles (24 km) to the Massachusetts border.
- Routes 9H and 23 together go south about 4 miles (6 km) to U.S. Route 9 in the town of Livingston.
The Red Mills area is about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Claverack hamlet, along Route 23. From Red Mills, Route 217 goes northeast about 4 miles (6 km) to Philmont.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Claverack-Red Mills covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) (or 0.60%), is water. The Claverack Creek, which flows into the Hudson River, runs along the southern edge of the community.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,061 | — | |
| 2010 | 913 | −13.9% | |
| 2020 | 953 | 4.4% | |
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Let's look at how many people live in Claverack-Red Mills and some facts about them.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Claverack-Red Mills has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 1,061 people.
- In 2010, the population was 913.
- By 2020, it had grown slightly to 953 people.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 470 households in Claverack-Red Mills. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 308 were families.
- About 24.3% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (54.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 30.0% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Age Groups
The people living in Claverack-Red Mills in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 18.9% were under 18 years old.
- 23.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in the community was 47 years.
