Pike (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Pike, New York
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 Pike, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Town | Pike |
| Settled | 1806 |
| Incorporated | June 23, 1848 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 2009 |
| Named for | Zebulon Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 298 |
| • Density | 170.97/sq mi (66.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14130
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-57815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960384 |
Pike is a small community in Wyoming County, New York, United States. It's known as a 'hamlet' and a 'census-designated place.' This means it's a small area with a defined population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 298 people lived there.
Pike is located in the middle of the larger Town of Pike. Two main roads, NY 19 and NY 39, meet there. For many years, from 1848 to 2009, Pike was an official 'village.' The famous Wyoming County Fairgrounds are also found in Pike.
Pike's Past: A Look at Its History
Pike became an official village in 1848. This meant it had its own local government, separate from the larger Town of Pike.
However, in 2008, people in Pike decided to make a change. They voted to end the village's official status. A public vote was held on March 18, 2008, and most people agreed with the idea. The village officially stopped being a village on December 31, 2009.
A historic building in Pike, the First Free Will Baptist Church of Pike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Where is Pike? Its Geography
Pike is located at coordinates 42°33′22″N 78°9′19″W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pike covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Pike? Population Facts
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| 2020 | 298 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 382 people living in Pike. These people lived in 128 households, and 92 of those were families. The population density was about 388 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Pike in 2000 were White (96.34%). There were also small numbers of Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Pike had children under 18 living there (41.4%). Most households were married couples living together (60.2%). About 23.4% of all households were single individuals.
The population in Pike was spread out across different age groups. About 34% were under 18 years old. The median age was 34 years, meaning half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pike was $39,000 per year. For families, the average income was $45,000. About 9.2% of all people in Pike lived below the poverty line. This included 5.3% of children and 11.4% of people aged 65 or older.
