Edmeston, New York facts for kids
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Edmeston, New York
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Edmeston, Otsego County
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.38 sq mi (114.95 km2) |
| • Land | 44.30 sq mi (114.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,826 |
| • Estimate
(2018)
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1,744 |
| • Density | 39.39/sq mi (15.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13335
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-23613 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978926 |
Edmeston is a town located in Otsego County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,826 people lived there. The town is located near the western edge of Otsego County. The biggest village, also called Edmeston, is inside the town. It's south of a larger city called Utica.
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Exploring Edmeston's Landscape
Edmeston covers about 44.6 square miles (115.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Waterways and Lakes
The town has several important water features:
- The Unadilla River forms the entire western border of the town.
- Wharton Creek flows through the southeastern part of the town.
- Mill Creek runs from the north to Wharton Creek in the Edmeston village.
- Summit Lake is a small lake in the northeastern corner of the town.
Highs and Lows
The land in Edmeston changes a lot in height. It goes from about 1,100 feet (335 meters) above sea level near the Unadilla River to over 1,900 feet (579 meters) at higher spots like Taylor Hill and Summit Lake.
Roads and Travel
New York State Route 80 is a main road that goes through the southeastern part of the town.
A Look Back at Edmeston's Past
The town of Edmeston is in Otsego County. Its western border, the Unadilla River, was set by a treaty in 1768. This was an agreement between the British and the Iroquois people.
How Edmeston Got Its Name
The town is named after two brothers, Robert and William Edmeston. They were given a large piece of land, about 10,000 acres (40 square kilometers), in what is now the northwest part of the town.
Early Settlers and Their Beliefs
The first settlers came from New England. Many of them were planning to move further west, but they stopped here. A strong Baptist influence came with these early settlers. Later, people of other faiths, like Universalists, Methodists, and Roman Catholics, also moved to the area.
When the Town Was Formed
The town of Edmeston was officially created in 1808. It was formed from a part of the Town of Burlington.
Farming and Factories
For a long time, Dairy farming was the most important business in Edmeston. To support the dairy farms, people built Cheese factories, creameries, and places to keep horses. There were also blacksmith shops and tanneries.
Small, one-room schoolhouses were common throughout the town. People used to build dams on the creeks to create power for factories and mills. Growing hops (used in beer) and making maple syrup were also popular jobs at different times of the year. Each small community in the town had its own shops and businesses.
Trains and Transportation
In 1889, a train line called the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad reached Edmeston. This made it easier to transport goods. However, rumors of extending the line further never came true. Later, cars, buses, and trucks became more common. The train line was sold in 1941 and stopped running in 1960.
Modern Edmeston
Over time, dams were removed, and electricity became widely available. The small villages in Edmeston became places where people lived but often worked elsewhere. The one-room schoolhouses closed, and a larger Central School was built in the main Edmeston village.
Today, many people who live in Edmeston travel to other towns for work. However, a company called NYCM Insurance provides many jobs for local people and for hundreds who travel into Edmeston each day. On the eastern side of town, there is also the Pathfinder Village. This is a special community for people with Down syndrome, and it also provides many jobs.
The number of people living in Edmeston has stayed fairly steady over the years. It is still mostly a rural area with farms and open land. Groups like the local Rotary Club, American Legion, and Fire and Emergency Squads have many volunteers. These volunteers help meet the needs of the community. The Edmeston Central School is a main place for activities and events in the town.
Who Lives in Edmeston?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,841 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,087 | 13.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,907 | −8.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,885 | −1.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,804 | −4.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,744 | −3.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,794 | 2.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,703 | −5.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,767 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,567 | −11.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,553 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,556 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,580 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,563 | −1.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,721 | 10.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,709 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,732 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,717 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,824 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,826 | 0.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,745 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, the town of Edmeston had 1,824 people. There were 658 households, and 480 of these were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 40.9 people per square mile (15.8 people per square kilometer). There were 821 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most of the people in Edmeston were White (98.14%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.99% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households:
- 34.2% had children under 18 living with them.
- 62.2% were married couples living together.
- 8.1% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- The average household had 2.65 people.
- The average family had 3.06 people.
Age Groups
The population of Edmeston was spread out by age:
- 27.1% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Edmeston was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males.
Income and Poverty
In 2000, the average income for a household in Edmeston was $36,800. For families, the average income was $41,510. The average income per person in the town was $17,507.
About 13.6% of the total population and 8.3% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 18.3% of those under 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older.
Places in Edmeston
The town of Edmeston includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Amblers Crossing – A small village south of the main Edmeston village.
- Edmeston – This is the main village, located in the southern part of the town on NY-80.
- Manchester Crossing – Another small village, east of South Edmeston.
- North Edmeston – A village found north of the main Edmeston village.
- South Edmeston – This village is at the western edge of the town, near the Unadilla River.
- Summit Lake – A small lake in the northeastern part of the town.
- West Edmeston – A village near the western town line, by the Unadilla River. Part of it is also in the Town of Brookfield.
See also
In Spanish: Edmeston (Nueva York) para niños
