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Deferiet, New York
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 Deferiet, New York
Location in New York
Deferiet, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Wilna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 660 ft (200 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 362.96/sq mi (140.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13628
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| FIPS code | 36-19994 |
| GNIS feature ID | 948249 |
Deferiet is a small village located in Jefferson County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 245 people lived there. The village got its name from an early settler named Jenika de Ferriet.
Deferiet is found on the southwest side of the town of Wilna. It is east of Watertown and south of Fort Drum.
Contents
Where is Deferiet?
Deferiet is in the eastern part of Jefferson County. Its western edge runs along the Black River. This river separates Deferiet from the town of Champion.
Size of the Village
The village covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.75 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.68 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Roads and Travel
Deferiet is located on New York State Route 3. This road goes west about 12 miles (19 km) to Watertown. Watertown is the main city in Jefferson County. Route 3 also goes southeast about 6 miles (10 km) to Carthage. Another road, Route 3A, meets NY-3 in Deferiet. Route 3A goes east to meet NY-3 again in the small community of Fargo.
Who Lives in Deferiet?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 739 | — | |
| 1940 | 620 | −16.1% | |
| 1950 | 616 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 470 | −23.7% | |
| 1970 | 347 | −26.2% | |
| 1980 | 326 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 293 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 309 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 245 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at the people who live in Deferiet. In 2000, there were 309 people living in the village. There were 120 households, which means 120 homes where people lived. Most of these households, 92 of them, were families.
Population Details
The village had about 435 people per square mile. This is called the population density. Most people in Deferiet were White (93.20%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.29% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (33.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (65.0%) were married couples living together. About 19.2% of homes had just one person living there. Also, 12.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age and Income
The people in Deferiet were of different ages. About 26.2% were under 18 years old. About 20.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 40 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $34,688 per year. For families, the average income was about $36,250 per year. The average income for each person in the village was about $15,650. About 13.3% of all the people in Deferiet lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level.
See also
In Spanish: Deferiet para niños
