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Pinckney, New York
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 Pinckney, New York
Location in New York
Pinckney, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.12 sq mi (106.49 km2) |
| • Land | 40.97 sq mi (106.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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323 |
| • Density | 7.88/sq mi (3.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-049-57925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979367 |
Pinckney is a small town located in Lewis County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 329 people lived there. The town gets its name from Thomas Pinckney, a famous person from South Carolina.
Pinckney is found on the western edge of Lewis County. It is also southeast of the city of Watertown.
Pinckney's History
The first settlers arrived in the area around 1804. The town of Pinckney was officially created in 1808. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Harrisburgh and Rodman. Rodman was known as "Harrison" back then and was in Jefferson County.
Early on, most people in Pinckney were farmers. Because of the snowy weather, many later switched to raising dairy cows and making cheese.
Pinckney's Geography
Pinckney covers a total area of about 41.1 square miles (106.49 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.0 square miles (106.12 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.37 square kilometers), is water.
The western side of Pinckney is almost completely surrounded by Jefferson County. New York State Route 177 is a main road that runs east to west through the town. The Deer River also flows north through the southeastern part of Pinckney.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 507 | — | |
| 1830 | 783 | 54.4% | |
| 1840 | 907 | 15.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,208 | 33.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,393 | 15.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,149 | −17.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,152 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,004 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 934 | −7.0% | |
| 1910 | 806 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 688 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 646 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 613 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 439 | −28.4% | |
| 1960 | 357 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −10.6% | |
| 1980 | 305 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 323 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 319 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 329 | 3.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 323 | −1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 319 people living in Pinckney. These people made up 120 households and 81 families. The town had about 7.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Pinckney were White (96.55%). A small number were African American (1.25%), Native American (0.63%), or Asian (0.31%). About 1.25% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% (0.94%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.5%) were married couples. About 7.5% of households had a female head with no husband.
The average age of people in Pinckney was 38 years old. About 27.3% of the population was under 18. About 10% of the people were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Pinckney was $36,146. For families, the average income was $35,417. About 14% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 22.1% of children under 18.
Places in Pinckney
- Barnes Corners – This is a small village, called a hamlet, in the southwestern part of town. It is located on NY-177.
- Cronk Corners – You can find this spot north of Barnes Corners.
- Forks Number Two – This location is northeast of Barnes Corners.
- Inman Gulf – This is a deep valley or canyon in the western part of Pinckney.
- New Boston – Another hamlet, located in the southeastern part of town. It is also on NY-177 and near the Deer River.
- Pinckney Corners – This spot is in the northeastern part of the town.
- Shingle Gulf – This is another canyon, found in the northwestern part of Pinckney.
See also
In Spanish: Pinckney (Nueva York) para niños
