Stark, New York facts for kids
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Stark, New York
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Location of Stark in Herkimer County
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 Stark, New York
Location in New York
Stark, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.58 sq mi (81.78 km2) |
| • Land | 31.57 sq mi (81.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 757 |
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726 |
| • Density | 22.99/sq mi (8.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-043-70794 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979520 |
Stark is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 757 people lived there. The town got its name from John Stark, a famous general from the American Revolutionary War. You can find Stark in the eastern part of Herkimer County.
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History
People started settling in the area that is now Stark before 1775. However, many residents left during the American Revolutionary War. The town of Stark was officially created in 1828. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Danube.
Notable People
Stark has been home to some interesting people:
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: She was an author who bought property in Van Hornesville. She spent time there to gather ideas for her novel, The Sojourner.
- Ray V. Pierce: He was a former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Owen D. Young: He was the person who started the Radio Corporation of America. He lived in Van Hornesville his whole life.
Geography
The town of Stark covers a total area of about 82.5 square kilometers (31.9 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.01%, is water.
The eastern edge of Stark borders Montgomery County. The southern edge of the town borders Otsego County.
A stream called Otsquago Creek flows through the town. It starts in the southwest and moves towards the northeast. This creek is a branch of the Mohawk River.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,781 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,766 | −0.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,576 | −10.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,543 | −2.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,541 | −0.1% | |
| 1880 | 1,476 | −4.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,248 | −15.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,030 | −17.5% | |
| 1910 | 897 | −12.9% | |
| 1920 | 811 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 844 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 858 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 793 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 783 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 739 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 824 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 759 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 767 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 757 | −1.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 726 | −4.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 767 people living in Stark. These people lived in 286 different homes. About 215 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 24.3 people per square mile. This means there were about 24 people for every square mile of land.
The average home in Stark had about 2.68 people living in it. The average family had about 3.13 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Stark was 37 years.
Communities and Locations in Stark
Here are some of the smaller communities and places you can find in the town of Stark:
- Cramer Corners – This spot is located near the northern border of the town.
- Deck – A small village found to the west of Smith Corners.
- Smith Corners – A small village in the northwestern part of the town.
- Starkville – This village is in the eastern part of the town. It is located along Route 80.
- Van Hornesville – A village located in the southwestern part of the town.
- Willse Four Corners – This location is found near the southern border of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Stark (Nueva York) para niños
