Starkey, New York facts for kids
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Starkey
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Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.21 sq mi (101.54 km2) |
| • Land | 32.83 sq mi (85.03 km2) |
| • Water | 6.38 sq mi (16.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,573 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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3,484 |
| • Density | 106.12/sq mi (40.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-70816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979521 |
Starkey is a small town located in Yates County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 3,573 people lived there. The town is in the southeastern part of Yates County. It is also south of the city of Geneva.
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History of Starkey
Starkey may have been settled around the year 1798. However, a group of explorers from the Sullivan Expedition found a cabin already there in 1779. This cabin was located north of Glenora.
The town officially became part of Yates County in 1824. This was just one year after Yates County itself was created. Starkey was formed from a part of the town of Reading. Reading is now in Schuyler County.
Several historic buildings in Starkey are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Thomas Bennett Curtis House and the William Swortz House. Also listed are the Crescent Methodist Episcopal Church and the John Noyes House. The Starkey United Methodist Church is on the list too. Finally, the Daniel Supplee Cobblestone Farmhouse and the Dr. Henry Spence Cobblestone Farmhouse and Barn Complex are also recognized.
Geography of Starkey
Starkey covers a total area of about 39.3 square miles (101.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 32.8 square miles (85.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.4 square miles (16.5 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 16.40% of the town's total area.
The southern border of Starkey touches Schuyler County. Part of its eastern border also follows Schuyler County. The rest of the eastern border is along Seneca Lake. This lake forms the border with Seneca County. Starkey is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York.
Two main roads, New York State Route 14 and New York State Route 14A, run north and south through the town.
Population Changes in Starkey
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,285 | — | |
| 1840 | 2,426 | 6.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,675 | 10.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,542 | −5.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,370 | −6.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,729 | 15.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,862 | 4.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,836 | −0.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,538 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,382 | −6.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,237 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,205 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,345 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,597 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,783 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,868 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,173 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,465 | 9.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,573 | 3.1% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 3,484 | −2.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 3,465 people living in Starkey. These people lived in 1,243 households. About 856 of these households were families. The population density was about 105.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Starkey were White (97.03%). A smaller number were African American (1.15%) or Asian (0.46%). Some people were from two or more races (0.87%). About 1.36% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.0% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 52.9% were married couples. The average household had 2.64 people. The average family had 3.12 people.
The median age in Starkey was 36 years old. About 30.2% of the population was under 18. About 15.8% of people were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household was $29,337. For families, the median income was $34,453. About 19.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 29.9% of those under 18.
Communities and Locations in Starkey
- Barnes Station – This is a small area near the southern border of the town. It is west of Rock Stream.
- Big Stream – This is an important stream in the county. It provided water power for the first settlers. It flows east into Seneca Lake.
- Dundee – This is a village located on NY-14A. It is in the western part of Starkey.
- Dundee Airport (D48) – This is a small airport for general aviation. It is located north of Dundee village.
- Eddytown – This is a historic spot north of Glenora. An early settler named William Eddy started a settlement here.
- Glenora – This is a small hamlet in the southeastern part of the town.
- Lakemont – This is another hamlet. It is located south of the Starkey hamlet.
- Rock Stream – This is a location near the southern town line. It is also the name of a stream in southern Starkey.
- Shannon Corners – This is a location northeast of Dundee village.
- Starkey – This is a hamlet located east of Dundee. It is found along NY-14.
See also
In Spanish: Starkey (Nueva York) para niños
