Hagaman, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hagaman, New York
Village
Hagaman, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Montgomery
Area
• Total	1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2)
• Land	1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation	719 ft (219 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,117
• Density	745.66/sq mi (287.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12086
Area code(s)	518
FIPS code	36-31291
GNIS feature ID	0951983

Hagaman (/ˈheɪɡəmən/), once known as Hagamans Mills, is a small village in Montgomery County, New York, United States. It is located in the Town of Amsterdam, just northeast of the City of Amsterdam. The village was named after Joseph Hagaman, who helped found the community. In 2010, about 1,292 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 1,117.

History of Hagaman Village

A detailed map of Hagamans Mills from 1890, showing many important places.

The community that became Hagaman was first settled around 1777. It was originally called Hagamans Mills. Today, the village offices are located in a special old building called Pawling Hall. This building is very important because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized for its historical value. It was added to the list in 2002.

Village Leadership

The Village of Hagaman has its own leaders who help run the community. Currently, Robert Tom Krom serves as the mayor. The mayor works with several other people called trustees. These trustees act like a small legislature, helping to make decisions and rules for the village.

Geography of Hagaman

Hagaman is located at specific coordinates: 42 degrees, 58 minutes, 39 seconds North latitude and 74 degrees, 9 minutes, 2 seconds West longitude. This tells us its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Population and People of Hagaman

The population of Hagaman has changed over many years. The table above shows how many people lived in the village during different census years. For example, in 1870, only 250 people lived there, but by 1970, the population had grown to 1,410.

In 2000, there were 1,357 people living in Hagaman. These people lived in 557 households, and 374 of those were families. The village had about 880 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Hagaman were White (about 97.79%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.21% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

In 2000, about 26.4% of households in Hagaman had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (54.4%) were married couples living together. About 9.7% of households were led by a female without a husband present. Nearly a third of households (32.7%) were not families.

The average household had about 2.41 people. For families, the average size was about 2.94 people. Many households (29.1%) had only one person living in them. About 15.1% of households had one person who was 65 years old or older.

Age and Income

The median age in Hagaman in 2000 was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42 and half were older. About 22.0% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.9% of the population was 65 years old or older.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,875. For families, the median income was $52,500. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the village was $19,527.

See also

In Spanish: Hagaman para niños