Hoosick, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hoosick, New York
Town
Buskirk Bridge
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Rensselaer
Area
• Total	63.14 sq mi (163.54 km2)
• Land	63.03 sq mi (163.25 km2)
• Water	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation	407 ft (124 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,711
• Density	106.288/sq mi (41.036/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12089
Area code(s)	518
FIPS code	36-35463
GNIS feature ID	0979072

Hoosick is a town located in Rensselaer County, New York, in the United States. It is named after the Hoosic River that flows through the area.

In 2020, about 6,711 people lived in Hoosick. The town is found in the northeastern part of Rensselaer County.

History of Hoosick

Early Beginnings of Hoosick

The area of Hoosick was first known as the Hoosick Patent in 1688. Later, it became the District of Hoosick in 1772.

The town of Hoosick was officially created in 1788. This was three years before Rensselaer County was formed in 1791.

Hoosick and the American Revolution

A very important event in American history happened near Hoosick. The Battle of Bennington took place northeast of the town. This battle was part of the American Revolution. It was fought on a farm in the community of Walloomsac.

Geography of Hoosick

Location and Size of Hoosick

Hoosick covers a total area of about 63.2 square miles (163.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 63.0 square miles (163.2 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), is water.

The northern border of Hoosick is shared with Washington County. The eastern border touches the state of Vermont.

Important Waterways in Hoosick

The Hoosic River is a very important river in the town. It plays a key role in the local geography.

Climate in Hoosick

Hoosick experiences a climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The weather changes a lot throughout the year.

People of Hoosick

Population Changes Over Time

The population of Hoosick has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1820, there were 3,375 people. By 1890, the population had grown to 10,471. In 2020, the number of people living in Hoosick was 6,711.

Who Lives in Hoosick?

According to the 2000 census, there were 6,759 people living in Hoosick. Most of the people (97.96%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people.

About 32.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.06 people.

The median age in the town was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 25.9% of the population was under 18.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the median income for a household in Hoosick was $41,304. For families, the median income was $46,442. The average income per person in the town was $20,614.

About 6.7% of all people and 5.3% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 9.5% of those under 18 and 7.9% of those 65 or older.

Communities and Locations in Hoosick

Hoosick is home to several smaller communities and hamlets. Here are some of them:

• Buskirk (formerly "Buskirk Bridge") – This hamlet is in the northwestern part of town. It is known for the Buskirk Covered Bridge.
• Eagle Bridge – You can find this hamlet east of Buskirk.
• East Buskirk – This hamlet is located south of Buskirk.
• East Hoosick – This hamlet is near the eastern border of the town.
  • Mapletown – This is a neighborhood within East Hoosick.
• Hoosick (or "Hoosick Corners") – A hamlet south of Hoosick Falls.
• Hoosick Falls – This is a village located near the center of the town.
• Hoosick Junction – This area is northwest of Hoosick Falls.
• North Hoosick (formerly "St. Croix") – A hamlet north of Hoosick Falls.

Delany Hotel in North Hoosick

• Potterville – This hamlet is in the southwestern part of the town.
• Southwest Hoosick – A hamlet near the western town line.
• Trumanville – This used to be a community, but now it is part of Hoosick Falls.
• Walloomsac – A hamlet east of North Hoosick. This is where the Battle of Bennington took place.
• West Hoosick – This hamlet is west of Hoosick Falls.
• White Creek Station – A location in the northeastern corner of the town.

Notable People from Hoosick

Many interesting people have connections to Hoosick:

• Chester Arthur – He was a U.S. President and lived in Hoosick for some time.
• Bob Eberly and Ray Eberle – These brothers were famous big band singers.
• Simon Fraser – Born in Mapletown, Hoosick. He was an explorer who mapped much of what is now British Columbia in Canada. A river and a university there are named after him.
• Grandma Moses – A famous American painter (1860–1961). Her artwork was first discovered in a drugstore in Hoosick Falls in 1938. She is buried in Hoosick.
• Jenny Holzer – A well-known modern artist who lives in Hoosick.
• Harriet Hoctor – A talented dancer.
• Romulus Whitaker – An Indian expert on reptiles and amphibians.
• Andrew Parsons (American politician) – He served as the 10th governor of Michigan.
• Annie Hawks – A poet and writer of gospel hymns.
• John Palmer – He served in the United States Congress.
• William David Thomas – He was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He owned the pharmacy where Grandma Moses' paintings were found.

See also

In Spanish: Hoosick para niños