Sangerfield, New York Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Sangerfield, New York
Town
Entering the hamlet of Sangerfield along US 20 westbound
Location in Oneida County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Oneida
Government
• Type	Town Council
Area
• Total	30.98 sq mi (80.24 km²)
• Land	30.80 sq mi (79.78 km²)
• Water	0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²)
Elevation	1,575 ft (480 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	2,561
• Estimate (2016)	2,499
• Density	81.13/sq mi (31.32/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13455
Area code(s)	315
FIPS code	36-65134
GNIS feature ID	0979458

Sangerfield is a town located in Oneida County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,561 people lived here. The town gets its name from Jedediah Sanger, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. Sangerfield is found on the southern edge of Oneida County.

Exploring Sangerfield's Geography
Sangerfield's Past: A Look at History
People of Sangerfield: Population Facts
Places and Communities in Sangerfield
Historic Places to Visit
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Exploring Sangerfield's Geography

Sangerfield covers a total area of about 31 square miles (80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The southern and western borders of Sangerfield touch Madison County, New York. A major road, U.S. Route 20, runs through the town. The Sangerfield River is an important stream that flows south through Sangerfield.

Sangerfield's Past: A Look at History

Sangerfield was first settled around 1792.

In 1788, the State of New York bought a large area of land from the Oneida Indians. This land was known as "Clinton's Purchase." In 1789, the state surveyed a part of this land called "Township No. 20." This area was surveyed for Michael Myers, Jedediah Sanger, and John I. Morgan.

The region where Sangerfield is located had several different names and was part of different counties in its early years. Here's how its name and county changed over time:

From Date	To Date	Town Name	County Name
February 15, 1791	April 10, 1792	Whitestown	Herkimer
April 10, 1792	March 5, 1795	Paris	Herkimer
March 5, 1795	March 15, 1798	Sangerfield	Herkimer
March 15, 1798	April 4, 1804	Sangerfield	Chenango
April 4, 1804	Present	Sangerfield	Oneida

Sangerfield was officially formed from the Town of Paris in 1795. This happened before Oneida County was even created. By 1920, the population of Sangerfield was 1,795 people.

People of Sangerfield: Population Facts

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1800	1,143	—
1810	1,324	15.8%
1820	2,011	51.9%
1830	2,272	13.0%
1840	2,251	−0.9%
1850	2,371	5.3%
1860	2,343	−1.2%
1870	2,513	7.3%
1880	3,171	26.2%
1890	3,017	−4.9%
1900	2,440	−19.1%
1910	2,086	−14.5%
1920	1,795	−14.0%
1930	1,862	3.7%
1940	1,961	5.3%
1950	2,143	9.3%
1960	2,482	15.8%
1970	2,475	−0.3%
1980	2,397	−3.2%
1990	2,460	2.6%
2000	2,610	6.1%
2010	2,561	−1.9%
2016 (est.)	2,499	−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2000 census, there were 2,610 people living in Sangerfield. These people lived in 944 households, and 684 of these were families. The population density was about 84.7 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Sangerfield (98.31%) were White. There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.54% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In terms of households, 38.2% had children under 18 living with them. About 55.2% were married couples. The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.

The population was spread out by age:

28.2% were under 18 years old.
7.0% were between 18 and 24.
26.9% were between 25 and 44.
21.5% were between 45 and 64.
16.3% were 65 years or older.

The average age in the town was 38 years. The median income for a household was $38,264, and for a family, it was $44,871.

Places and Communities in Sangerfield

Sangerfield is home to several interesting communities and locations:

Chittning Pond – A small lake located near the eastern border of the town.
Conger Corners – A spot along Route 20, found between the Sangerfield hamlet and Pleasant Valley.
Five Corners – A small hamlet located southeast of the main Sangerfield hamlet.
Nine-Mile Swamp (Skanawis) – A large swamp that is partly in the southwestern part of the town. It's on the east branch of the Chenango River (also known as the Sangerfield River).
Pleasant Valley – A hamlet located west of the Sangerfield hamlet, also on US Route 20.
Sangerfield – This is the main hamlet of Sangerfield. It's south of Waterville and on US Route 20. The Sangerfield area sits on a natural divide, meaning some streams flow north towards the Mohawk River, and others flow south towards the Susquehanna River. This is where the town government is located.
Stockwell – A hamlet found in the southern part of the town.
Tassel Hill – This is the highest point in all of Oneida County, New York. It's in the northeastern part of the town, near the borders of Bridgewater, Marshall, and Paris townships.
Waterville – Part of the Village of Waterville extends into the northern part of Sangerfield. It's north of the Sangerfield village on Route 12.
Whiskey Hollow – A short stretch of road on Route 315, close to Waterville.

Historic Places to Visit

The Pleasant Valley Grange Hall is an important building in Sangerfield. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized for its historical importance.