Colchester, New York facts for kids
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Colchester
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 Colchester
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
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| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 142.18 sq mi (368.23 km2) |
| • Land | 136.79 sq mi (354.29 km2) |
| • Water | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,388 ft (728 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,782 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13856
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-16793 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978848 |
Colchester is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. A "town" in New York is a type of local government area. Colchester is located in the southwestern part of Delaware County. In 2020, the population of the town was 1,782 people.
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History of Colchester
Colchester was officially created in 1792. It was formed from a part of another town called Middletown. The town got its name from Colchester, Connecticut, a city in a nearby state.
Geography of Colchester
The southern border of Colchester is also the border of Sullivan County.
The town covers a total area of about 142 square miles (368.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 136.8 square miles (354.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 5.4 square miles (14.0 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Colchester
The population of Colchester has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,064 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,424 | 33.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,567 | 10.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,184 | 39.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,480 | 13.6% | |
| 1870 | 2,052 | −17.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,941 | 43.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,973 | 1.1% | |
| 1900 | 3,156 | 6.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,193 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,849 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,489 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,092 | −16.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,340 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,920 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,665 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,848 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,928 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,042 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,077 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,782 | −14.2% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,042 people living in Colchester. The average age of people in the town was 45 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities and Places in Colchester
Colchester is home to several small communities and interesting locations:
- Agloe – This is a fictional place that was created as a "copyright trap" on maps. It later inspired a popular book called Paper Towns.
- Butternut Grove – A small community located northwest of Cooks Falls.
- Cooks Falls – Another small community, found southeast of Butternut Grove.
- Corbett – A community located north of Horton.
- Downsville – This is a larger community in the town. It used to be a village.
- Little Spring Brook – A small community on the eastern side of Colchester. It is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Roscoe. It is also 5 miles (8 km) south of the Pepacton Reservoir. This area is a gateway to over 1,000 acres (4 square kilometers) of state-owned land. This land is used for hunting, snowmobiling, and hiking.
- Gregorytown – A community located southwest of Corbett.
- Horton – A community located northwest of Butternut Grove.
- Pepacton Reservoir – This large reservoir is part of the water system that supplies drinking water to New York City.
- Shinhopple – A community located northwest of Horton.
Famous Person from Colchester
- William Elbridge Sewell – He was born in Colchester and later became the governor of Guam.
See also
In Spanish: Colchester (Nueva York) para niños
