Stamford (village), New York facts for kids
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Stamford, New York
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View of Stamford from Utsayantha Mountain
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 Stamford (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Towns | Stamford, Harpersfield |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Board of Trustees |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,040 |
| • Density | 780.20/sq mi (301.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12167
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-70618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0966210 |
Stamford is a small village in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,040 people lived there. The village is split between two towns: Stamford and Harpersfield. You can find Stamford along Route 23 and Route 10. People sometimes call Stamford the "Queen of the Catskills."
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Village History
Farmers and trappers first visited the Stamford area in the 1700s. The village officially became a village in 1870. In the early 1900s, Stamford became a very popular place for tourists. This was mostly because the Ulster and Delaware Railroad arrived from Kingston in 1872.
Trains carried passengers until March 31, 1954. Freight trains continued to run until September 28, 1976. Two important places in Stamford, the Churchill Park Historic District and the Erskine L. Seeley House, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites.
Geography of Stamford
Stamford is located in the northeastern part of Delaware County. It sits in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. The beginning of the West Branch Delaware River flows right through the middle of the village. This river also marks the border between the town of Harpersfield and the town of Stamford. Most of the village is actually in the town of Stamford.
New York State Routes 10 and 23 meet on the west side of the village. Route 10 goes north about 24 miles to Cobleskill and southwest about 20 miles to Delhi. Route 23 goes west about 26 miles to Oneonta and east about 49 miles to Catskill.
The United States Census Bureau says that Stamford village covers about 1.34 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 522 | — | |
| 1890 | 819 | 56.9% | |
| 1900 | 901 | 10.0% | |
| 1910 | 973 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 947 | −2.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,103 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,088 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,162 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,166 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,286 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,240 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,211 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,265 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,119 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,040 | −7.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,265 people living in Stamford. There were 496 households, and 290 of these were families. The village had about 954 people per square mile. Most people living in Stamford were White (97.55%). A small number were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 3.64% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.28 people, and the average family had 2.99 people. About 22.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.2% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 45 years.
The median income for a household in Stamford was $30,664. For families, the median income was $38,864. About 15.2% of all people in Stamford lived below the poverty line. This included 22.8% of those under 18.
Fun Things to Do
The village of Stamford is a stop on the Catskill Scenic Trail. This trail is a path for walking, biking, and other activities. It follows the old route of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad. Stamford is also home to the Headwaters Trails, which are great for exploring.
Overlooking Stamford to the east is Utsayantha Mountain, which is 3,214 feet tall. On top of the mountain, there is an observatory and a viewing tower. It's a popular spot for people who enjoy hang-gliding.
Images for kids
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View of Stamford from Utsayantha Mountain
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Observatory atop Mount Utsayantha overlooking Stamford
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A fire lookout tower on Mount Utsayantha
