Davenport, New York facts for kids
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Davenport, New York
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 Davenport, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.91 sq mi (134.45 km2) |
| • Land | 51.56 sq mi (133.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,955 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13750
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-19763 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978887 |
| Website | Davenport, NY [1] |
Davenport is a small town in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 2,955 people lived here. This town is located in the northeastern part of Delaware County.
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Discovering Davenport's Past
The town of Davenport was created in 1817. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Kortright and Meredith. Davenport got its name from an early settler, John Davenport. He was also the very first leader of the town.
Exploring Davenport's Location and Features
The northern edge of Davenport touches the border of Otsego County. The town covers about 51.9 square miles (134.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Davenport has one public school called Charlotte Valley Central School. There are also two groups of volunteer fire departments. These groups help keep everyone safe. You can find four churches and three post offices in the town. There is even one traffic light!
Small Communities in Davenport
Within the town of Davenport, there are several smaller areas called hamlets. A hamlet is a small settlement, usually smaller than a village.
- Davenport
- Davenport Center
- West Davenport
- Fergusonville
Other small places in Davenport include:
- Butts Corners – This hamlet is east of Davenport village. You can find it on Route 23.
- Hoseaville – This hamlet is also east of Davenport village on Route 23.
- Pindars Corners – This is a four-way intersection near West Davenport.
Who Lives in Davenport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,384 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,780 | 28.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,052 | 15.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,305 | 12.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,362 | 2.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,187 | −7.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,939 | −11.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,789 | −7.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,620 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,427 | −11.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,313 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,197 | −8.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,240 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,233 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,261 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,617 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,971 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,438 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,773 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,965 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,955 | −0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Davenport has changed over time. You can see how many people lived here in different years in the chart above.
In 2020, there were 2,955 people living in Davenport. There were 1,252 households. Most people living in Davenport are White. There are also people from other backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people are from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds.
In 2000, about 30.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.45 people. The average family had about 2.93 people.
The population is spread out across different age groups. About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
More About Davenport
- In Spanish: Davenport (Nueva York) para niños
