Harpersfield, New York facts for kids
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Harpersfield, New York
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 Harpersfield, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.29 sq mi (109.52 km2) |
| • Land | 42.02 sq mi (108.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,442 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13786
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-32281 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979049 |
Harpersfield is a small town located in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,442 people lived there. The town is found on the northern edge of Delaware County.
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History of Harpersfield
The town of Harpersfield was first created in 1768. It was founded by Colonel John Harper, who was an important figure. He fought for the state of New York during the American Revolutionary War.
Geography of Harpersfield
Harpersfield is located in a unique spot. Its northern border touches Otsego County. The northeastern part of the town shares a border with Schoharie County. The village of Stamford is also right on the town's southeastern edge.
The town covers a total area of about 109.5 square kilometers (42.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 108.8 square kilometers (42.0 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.7 square kilometers (0.27 square miles), is water.
The northern three-quarters of Harpersfield has water that flows westward. This water goes into Charlotte Creek and other small streams. These streams then lead to the Susquehanna River near Oneonta. The rest of the town's water flows south. It drains into the West Branch Delaware River, which forms the southern border of the town.
Population of Harpersfield
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,884 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,936 | 2.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,708 | −11.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,613 | −5.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,468 | −9.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,485 | 1.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,420 | −4.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,386 | −2.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,221 | −11.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,244 | 1.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,184 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,265 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,200 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,263 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,193 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,423 | 19.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,495 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,450 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,603 | 10.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,577 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,442 | −8.6% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,603 people living in Harpersfield. There were 591 households, which are groups of people living together. About 26.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age. About 21.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 46 years.
Communities and Locations
Harpersfield has several smaller communities and important locations within its borders:
- Harpersfield – This is the main hamlet (a small settlement) of the town.
- North Harpersfield – Another hamlet located on County Route 29.
- West Harpersfield – This spot is found where NY 23 and County Route 33 meet.
- Stamford – A part of the Village of Stamford extends into the northeastern corner of Harpersfield.
- Sturges Corners – This location is on County Route 29, close to where it ends at NY 23.
