Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction, New York facts for kids
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Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction
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 Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction, New York
Location in New York
Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
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| • Total | 918 |
| • Density | 680.0/sq mi (262.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-56764 |
Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction was a special area in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a place the government counted for the census, but it wasn't an official town or city.
In the year 2000, about 918 people lived there. For the 2010 census, this area was no longer counted as a CDP. It was located within the larger town of Rotterdam. Its name came from two smaller communities, or hamlets, within that town.
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Where is Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction?
The Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction CDP was located at coordinates 42°52′44″N 74°3′32″W / 42.87889°N 74.05889°W. This spot is in the state of New York.
The total area of this CDP was about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived There?
In 2000, there were 918 people living in Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction. These people lived in 368 homes, and 260 of these were families.
The population was spread out by age:
- 22% were under 18 years old.
- 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living there was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.7 males.
A Historic Spot: Mabee House
Rotterdam Junction is home to a very old building called the Mabee House. This house was built in the 1600s. It is the oldest house in the entire Mohawk Valley region.
The Mabee House is part of the Mabee Farm Historic Site. The Schenectady County Historical Society owns and takes care of this important historical site.
See also
In Spanish: Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction para niños
