Cobleskill (village), New York facts for kids
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Cobleskill, New York
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 Cobleskill, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie County, New York |
| Incorporated | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.57 sq mi (9.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,173 |
| • Density | 1,170.55/sq mi (451.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12043
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-16628 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0946981 |
| Website | Village of Cobleskill, NY |
Cobleskill is a small village located in the western part of the town of Cobleskill. It is found in Schoharie County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,173 people lived there.
The village is located southwest of the city of Amsterdam. A college, the State University of New York at Cobleskill, is on the western side of the village.
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History of Cobleskill
Cobleskill was first settled by people in 1752. It officially became a village in 1868.
How Cobleskill Got Its Name
The name Cobleskill comes from a German grist miller named Jacob Kobel. He built a mill on a local waterway. The Dutch word for a river or creek is kill. So, "Cobleskill" means "Cobel's creek."
Schoharie County Sunshine Fair
Since 1876, the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair has been held every year in Cobleskill. It used to be called the Cobleskill Sunshine Fair. This fair celebrates farming and brings in many thousands of visitors. People come to see livestock shows, exciting demolition derbies, and powerful tractor pulls.
Historic Places
The Cobleskill Historic District is an important area in the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is recognized for its historical value.
Geography of Cobleskill
Cobleskill village covers about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no significant water area within the village limits.
Elevation and Location
A special marker near the William H. Golding Middle School shows the elevation. It is 1,028 feet (313 meters) above sea level. Cobleskill is in a valley. This valley sits between two important geological areas of New York. To the south is the Catskill plateau. To the north is the Escarpment region of the Mohawk Valley.
The village is located north of the Cobleskill Creek.
Roads and Highways
Several important roads meet in Cobleskill. These include New York State Route 10, New York State Route 7, and New York State Route 145. Also, Interstate 88 passes just south of the village.
Population of Cobleskill
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,030 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,232 | 19.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,822 | 47.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,327 | 27.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,088 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,410 | 15.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,594 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,617 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,208 | 22.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,471 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,368 | 25.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,272 | 20.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,268 | −0.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,533 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,678 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,173 | −10.8% | |
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The population of Cobleskill has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 4,533 people living in the village. The population density was about 1,386 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most people in Cobleskill were White (about 90.75%). There were also people who identified as Black (4.23%), Asian (1.39%), and Native American (0.24%). About 3.03% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,537 households in the village. About 23.6% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.07 people.
Age of Residents
The median age in Cobleskill in 2000 was 27 years old. This means half the people were younger than 27 and half were older. About 15.8% of the population was under 18. A large group, 32.6%, was between 18 and 24 years old. This is likely due to the college in the village. About 17.2% of the residents were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Cobleskill (villa) para niños
