Hamden, New York facts for kids
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Hamden, New York
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 Hamden, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Founded | April 4, 1825 (as Hampden) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.13 sq mi (155.73 km2) |
| • Land | 59.86 sq mi (155.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,137 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13782
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-31698 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979037 |
Hamden is a small town located in Delaware County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,137 people lived there.
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History of Hamden
The town of Hamden was first created in 1825. It was originally called "Hampden." The name was changed to its current spelling, Hamden, in 1826. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Delhi and Walton.
Did you know that Hamden is famous for an early mention of a baseball game? In 1825, a newspaper called the Delhi Gazette printed a notice. It said that people from Hamden wanted to challenge players from any other town. They wanted to play a game of "Bass-Ball" for one dollar per game. This is one of the first times baseball was mentioned in an American newspaper!
Two important historical places in Hamden are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Hamden Covered Bridge and Schoolhouse No. 5. They are protected because of their historical value.
Hamden's Location and Landscape
Hamden is right in the middle of Delaware County. The town covers a total area of about 60 square miles (155.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The West Branch Delaware River flows through the center of Hamden. This river is a key part of the town's natural beauty. You can get around Hamden using NY State Highway 10 and Delaware County Highways 2 and 26.
In the winter, the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club is a popular group. They help maintain a snowmobile trail that goes through the town. This trail is called NYS Snowmobile Corridor #2. The Hamden Town Hall is located on NYS Highway 10. It is right where it meets County Route 2.
The nearby Town of Delhi helps Hamden with fire and ambulance services. Hamden also has its own small Highway Department. In the town center, you can find a bank and a few small businesses. There is also a gas station and convenience store north of the town center on Route 10.
Who Lives in Hamden?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,210 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,469 | 21.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,919 | 30.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,851 | −3.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,762 | −4.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,496 | −15.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,507 | 0.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,378 | −8.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,373 | −0.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,248 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,171 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,177 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,114 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,108 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,169 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,276 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,144 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,280 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,323 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,137 | −14.1% | |
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The word "demographics" describes the people who live in a place. According to the census from 2000, there were 1,280 people living in Hamden. These people made up 541 households, with 366 of them being families.
About 26.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 53.0%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.35 people. The average family had about 2.86 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hamden was 43 years old.
Communities and Locations in Hamden
Hamden has several smaller communities or hamlets within its borders:
- De Lancey – This hamlet is located where County Route 2 and NY-10 meet.
- Hamden – This is the main hamlet, located right on NY-10.
- Hawleys – You can find this hamlet south of Hamden on NY-10.
- Mundale – This hamlet is located northwest of the main Hamden area.
See also
In Spanish: Hamden (Nueva York) para niños
