Hammond (village), New York facts for kids
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Hammond, New York
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 Hammond (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 465.87/sq mi (179.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13646
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| Area code(s) | Area code 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-31830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0976404 |
Hammond is a small village located in St. Lawrence County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 273 people lived here. The village got its name from an early landowner.
The Village of Hammond is found near the center of the Town of Hammond. It is located in the western part of St. Lawrence County.
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History of Hammond Village
The land where Hammond village now stands was originally owned by a person named Abijah Hammond. The village was named after him.
Before it was officially called Hammond, the area was known as "Hammond Corners." This name likely came from its location at a crossroads.
Geography and Location
Hammond is located in New York state at specific coordinates (44.44815, -75.693318). This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Hammond is situated where two important roads meet. These are County Road 6 (also called St. Lawrence Avenue or Lake Street) and New York State Route 37 (known as Main Street).
Even though the village itself does not touch them, it is located between two significant water bodies. These are the St. Lawrence River and Black Lake.
Population Changes in Hammond
The number of people living in Hammond has changed over many years. This information comes from the official U.S. government counts called the census.
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| 1910 | 404 | — | |
| 1920 | 409 | 1.2% | |
| 1930 | 364 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 323 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 329 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 314 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 273 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 271 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 270 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 302 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 280 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 273 | −2.5% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 302 people living in the village. These people lived in 125 different homes. Most of the people living in Hammond were White.
The population included people of all ages. About 30.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 18.5% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Hammond
The village of Hammond is part of the Hammond Central School District. This district provides education for the children living in the village and the surrounding area.
See also
In Spanish: Hammond (villa) para niños
