Port Dickinson, New York facts for kids
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Port Dickinson, New York
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Map highlighting Port Dickinson's location within Broome County.
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 Port Dickinson, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Town | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,699 |
| • Density | 2,709.73/sq mi (1,046.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13901
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-59245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960962 |
Port Dickinson is a small village located in Broome County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,699 people lived there. It is part of the larger Binghamton area.
This village is found within the town of Dickinson. It sits just north of the city of Binghamton.
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History of Port Dickinson
The village of Port Dickinson officially became a village in 1876. Its name comes from two things. First, it was once a busy "port" on the Chenango Canal. A port is a place where boats can load and unload goods. The Chenango Canal no longer exists.
Second, the village was named to honor United States Senator Daniel S. Dickinson. Today, Port Dickinson is mostly a place where people live. It is a suburb of Binghamton, meaning it's a residential area near a larger city. Port Dickinson is the only village in the town of Dickinson.
The Bevier-Wright House, an old and important building, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it is recognized for its historical value.
Geography and Location
Port Dickinson is located at 42°8′14″N 75°53′40″W / 42.13722°N 75.89444°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.9 square kilometers (0.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
New York State Route 7 is a main road that goes through the village. Port Dickinson is also close to major highways like Interstate 81, Interstate 88, and New York State Route 17. These roads make it easy to travel to and from the village.
Neighboring Areas
To the north, Port Dickinson borders the town of Fenton and its neighborhood called Hillcrest. To the south, it borders the city of Binghamton.
The Chenango River is on the west side of the village. This river flows into the Susquehanna River. On the east side, you'll find the Canadian Pacific Railway. Beyond the railway is more land that is part of the town of Dickinson.
Flooding in the Area
Over the years, there have been several big floods in this region. To help protect the area, the US Army Corps of Engineers built an earth levee (a raised bank to prevent water from overflowing) along the Chenango River and Phelps Creek in 1943. They also dug out the channel of Phelps Creek. These projects helped reduce damage from floods.
Some major floods happened in 1810, 1865, 1889, 1894, 1935, 1936, 2006, and most recently in 2011. In 1949, more work was done on the Chenango River to improve its flow. Smaller floods still happen sometimes, usually about every 10 years.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 373 | — | |
| 1890 | 345 | −7.5% | |
| 1900 | 379 | 9.9% | |
| 1910 | 437 | 15.3% | |
| 1920 | 883 | 102.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,902 | 115.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,436 | 28.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,199 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,295 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,132 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,974 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,785 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,697 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,641 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,699 | 3.5% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,697 people living in Port Dickinson. These people lived in 734 different homes. About 438 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (96.70%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.53% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 32% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.8%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.31 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The median age in the village was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median income for a household in the village was $38,393. This is the middle income for all homes. For families, the median income was $44,779.
Fun and Recreation
Port Dickinson has some great places for fun and outdoor activities.
The Jeanne and John D. Wilfley Community Park is a popular spot. This park was built on land that used to flood. It was first called the Port Dickinson Community Park. In 2000, it was renamed to honor Mayor Wilfley when he retired.
You can get to the park from Chenango Street. Interstate 88 goes over the park. There's a walking trail that is about 0.75 miles long around the park's edge.
The park has a pavilion with picnic tables and grills, perfect for outdoor meals. There are also two tennis courts, a basketball court, two squash courts, two baseball fields, and a soccer field. Restrooms are available too. An extra part of the park at Chenango Street and Beacon Street has more picnic tables. On Chenango Street, you can find a gift shop called The Black Sheep: Gifts & Home Decor.
Other places that residents use for recreation include the King Avenue park and Wayne Avenue Field. While not official village parks, they are treated as such. Wayne Avenue Field has a baseball field. King Avenue park has two baseball fields and a softball field. It also has the Port Dickinson Community Association's headquarters and restrooms.
See also
In Spanish: Port Dickinson para niños
