Denmark, New York facts for kids
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Denmark, New York
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 Denmark, New York
Location in New York
Denmark, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.05 sq mi (132.21 km2) |
| • Land | 50.60 sq mi (131.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,860 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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2,844 |
| • Density | 56.20/sq mi (21.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13631
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-049-20214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 978896 |
Denmark is a small town in Lewis County, New York, United States. It is named after the country Kingdom of Denmark in northern Europe. In 2020, about 2,626 people lived here. This was a bit less than the 2,860 people counted in 2010. The town is located on the northwestern edge of Lewis County. It is also east of the city of Watertown.
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History of Denmark, New York
People first started settling in the area of Denmark around the year 1800. The town of Denmark was officially created in 1807. It was formed from a part of another town called Harrisburg.
Famous People from Denmark
Some interesting people have come from Denmark, New York:
- Moss Kent Dickinson was a businessman from Canada. He was also the mayor of Ottawa. He helped start the town of Manotick and was a member of the Canadian Parliament.
- Chester Hazen was an American politician and businessman.
- Albert Clark Wedge was an American politician and doctor.
Geography of Denmark
Denmark, New York, covers a total area of about 51 square miles (132 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 50.6 square miles (131 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.15 square kilometers), is water.
The northwestern border of the town is shared with Jefferson County. The Black River forms the eastern border of the town. Another important river is the Deer River. It flows through the northern part of the town. The Deer River eventually flows into the Black River.
Several main roads pass through Denmark. New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 26 both run through the town. They go from the northwest to the southeast, following along the Black River. New York State Route 410 also crosses the southeastern part of the town.
Population Changes in Denmark
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,745 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,270 | 30.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,388 | 5.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,824 | 18.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,559 | −9.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,109 | −17.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,204 | 4.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,275 | 3.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,193 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,889 | −13.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,905 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,987 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,992 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,154 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,214 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,359 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,448 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,718 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,747 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,860 | 4.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,844 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Denmark has changed over many years. In the year 2000, there were 2,747 people living in the town. There were 977 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households, about 65%, were married couples. About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Denmark are of different ages. In 2000, about 28.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.8% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 33 years old.
Communities and Places in Denmark
Here are some of the smaller communities and interesting spots you can find in the town of Denmark:
- Briggs Corners – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located west of Castorland village on NY-410.
- Cameron Corners – Another hamlet found near the northern border of the town. It is east of Copenhagen village.
- Castorland – This is a village located near the eastern town line. It is on NY-410 and next to the Black River.
- Clark Corners – A hamlet located southeast of Copenhagen on NY-12.
- Copenhagen – This village is in the northwestern part of the town. It is on NY-12 and the Deer River. It used to be called "Munger Mills."
- Deer River – A hamlet north of Denmark village. It was once known as Frenchs Mills. This community is on NY-26 and the Deer River.
- Deer River Station – A place located east of Deer River, close to the Black River.
- Denmark – This is the main hamlet of the town, located on NY-26.
- High Falls – A beautiful waterfall located south of Copenhagen on the Deer River.
- Kings Falls – Another waterfall found south of High Falls, also on the Deer River.
See also
In Spanish: Denmark (Nueva York) para niños
