Rutland, New York facts for kids
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Rutland, New York
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 Rutland, New York
Location in New York
Rutland, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.57 sq mi (118.03 km2) |
| • Land | 45.24 sq mi (117.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,038 |
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(2016)
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3,014 |
| • Density | 66.62/sq mi (25.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13638
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-045-64265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979444 |
Rutland is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is home to about 3,038 people, according to the 2020 census.
Rutland is located in the eastern part of Jefferson County. It is east of the city of Watertown. It is also southwest of Fort Drum, a large military base.
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History of Rutland
Early Settlements
Long ago, people lived in the area that is now Rutland. We know this because of ancient remains found there. The first modern settlement began around 1799.
Town Formation
The town of Rutland was officially created in 1802. It was formed from a part of the town of Watertown. This happened even before Jefferson County was fully set up. Later, in 1844, a small island in the Black River was added to Rutland. This island was near Felts Mills and used to be part of the town of Le Ray.
Geography of Rutland
Land and Water
Rutland covers a total area of about 117.5 square kilometers (45.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 116.8 square kilometers (45.1 square miles). The rest is water, which is about 0.7 square kilometers (0.3 square miles).
The Black River forms the northern border of the town. The southern border of Rutland is mostly shared with Lewis County.
Roads and Highways
Two main roads, New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 126, run through the middle of Rutland. These roads go from east to west. New York State Route 3 follows along the south side of the Black River.
Nearby Communities
The community of Black River became its own village in 1891. It separated from both Rutland and the town of Le Ray.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,945 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,339 | 20.3% | |
| 1840 | 2,090 | −10.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,265 | 8.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,097 | −7.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,903 | −9.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,796 | −5.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,798 | 0.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,885 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,862 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,810 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,734 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,622 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,925 | 18.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,229 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,448 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,685 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,023 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,959 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,060 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,038 | −0.7% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,014 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,959 people living in Rutland. They lived in 1,097 households. About 840 of these were families. The population density was about 65.5 people per square mile.
Many households, about 36.9%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 58.1%, were married couples. About 12.7% had a female head of household with no husband.
The average age of people in Rutland was 36 years old. About 27.2% of the population was under 18. About 9.8% were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in Rutland was $36,417. For families, the average income was $38,906. About 12.1% of all people in Rutland lived below the poverty line. This included 17.7% of those under 18.
Communities and Places in Rutland
- Black River – This is a village located on the northern border of the town. It sits along the Black River. Half of the village is in Rutland, and the other half is in Le Ray. It used to be called "Lockport."
- Felts Mills – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is by the northern town line and the Black River. A mill was built here in 1800, which helped the community grow.
- Harpers Ferry – This hamlet is on New York State Route 126. It is east of Rutland Center.
- Rutland Center – This is a hamlet located on New York State Route 126.
- Rutland Hollow – This is a shallow valley found in the northwestern part of the town.
- Rutland Lake – A small lake located near Rutland Center.
- Sandy Creek – This is a stream that flows through the southern part of Rutland.
- Tylerville – This hamlet is in the southern part of the town. It is at the meeting point of County Roads 69 and 161. This community started around 1805 and was first called "South Rutland."
- Underwood Hill – This is a raised area, or elevation, in the southwestern part of Rutland.
See also
In Spanish: Rutland (Nueva York) para niños
