Middleburgh (village), New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Middleburgh, New York
Village
Middleburgh (village), New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Schoharie
Area
• Total	1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2)
• Land	1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	640 ft (195 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,131
• Density	906.98/sq mi (350.10/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12122
Area code(s)	518
FIPS code	36-46866
GNIS feature ID	0957144

Middleburgh is a small village located in Schoharie County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,500 people lived there. The village is found in the southwestern part of the Town of Middleburgh. It is also west of Albany, the capital city of New York State.

History of Middleburgh

Early Settlement and Naming

The area where Middleburgh now stands was first settled around 1712 or 1713. It was originally called Weiser's Dorf. This name came from Johan Conrad Weiser, who started the first Palatine settlement in the Schoharie Valley. The Palatines were a group of German immigrants.

Later, the settlement was named after Middelburg. This is the capital city of Zeeland, a province in the Netherlands. At that time, the Netherlands was known as the Dutch Republic. The village of Middleburgh officially became a village in 1881.

The "H" in Middleburgh

For many years, the name was spelled both "Middleburg" and "Middleburgh." You can see this on old maps of the area. In the early 1980s, an "H" was added to the end of the name on road signs outside the village. In 2004, the Post Office also started using the "H." Today, the only place you might still see "Middleburg" without the "H" is on the sign for the "Middleburg Diner."

Historic Places and Recovery

Middleburgh was home to part of the historic Middleburgh-Schoharie Railroad. Several buildings in the village are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. Some of these include the Bellinger-Dutton House and St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused a lot of damage to the Village of Middleburgh. However, local people worked together to organize a huge volunteer effort. Because of their hard work, the community was able to recover and rebuild successfully.

Geography of Middleburgh

Middleburgh is located at 42°35′47″N 74°19′51″W / 42.59639°N 74.33083°W / 42.59639; -74.33083. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Rivers and Creeks

The Schoharie Creek flows past the village. Two other creeks, the Little Schoharie Creek and Stony Creek, join the Schoharie Creek here.

Main Roads

Two important roads, New York State Route 30 (River Street) and New York State Route 145 (Main Street), meet in the village. They cross at the bridge over Schoharie Creek.

Population of Middleburgh

In 2000, a census showed that 1,398 people lived in Middleburgh. There were 595 households and 371 families. The village had about 1,164 people per square mile (449 people per square kilometer).

Diversity in Middleburgh

Most of the people living in the village were White (96.78%). A smaller number of people were Black (0.29%), Native American (0.72%), or Asian (0.21%). Some people were from other races (1.07%) or from two or more races (0.93%). About 2.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age and Income

The population was spread out by age. About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 39 years.

In 2000, the average income for a household in Middleburgh was $30,583. For families, the average income was $44,286. About 17.8% of all people in the village lived below the poverty line. This included 27.9% of those under 18.

See also

In Spanish: Middleburgh (villa) para niños