Stockport, New York facts for kids
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Stockport, New York
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Location of Stockport, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.15 sq mi (34.07 km2) |
| • Land | 11.65 sq mi (30.17 km2) |
| • Water | 1.50 sq mi (3.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,670 |
| • Density | 203.0/sq mi (78.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-021-71443 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979529 |
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Stockport is a small town in Columbia County, New York, United States. It is located in the northwestern part of the county, right along the Hudson River. In 2020, about 2,670 people lived in Stockport.
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A Look at Stockport's History
People first started settling in this area around 1657. An old building called the Staats House is still around from this early time.
Stockport officially became a town in 1833. It was created from parts of nearby towns like Ghent and Stuyvesant, and also from the city of Hudson. The Church of St. John the Evangelist is another important historical building in Stockport. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, which means it's a special place worth protecting.
Geography of Stockport
Stockport covers a total area of about 34.1 square kilometers (13.15 square miles). Most of this area is land, with about 3.9 square kilometers (1.50 square miles) being water.
The western edge of the town is along the middle of the Hudson River. This river also forms the border with Greene County. A waterway called Stockport Creek flows through the town and into the Hudson River. This creek is formed when two smaller creeks, Kinderhook Creek and Claverack Creek, join together near the center of Stockport.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 1,815 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,655 | −8.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,445 | −12.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,438 | −0.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,980 | 37.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,345 | 18.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,719 | 15.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,506 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,909 | −23.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,422 | 26.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,229 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,054 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,025 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,324 | 14.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,847 | 22.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,085 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,933 | −4.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,815 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,670 | −5.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,933 people living in Stockport. These people lived in 1,116 households, with many of them being families. The population density was about 252 people per square mile.
About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.62 people.
The population of Stockport includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years.
Communities and Locations in Stockport
Stockport is made up of a few smaller communities:
- Columbiaville – This is a small village located near the center of the town. It's north of Stockport Creek, along U.S. Route 9.
- Rossman – Another small village, found northeast of Columbiaville, near Kinderhook Creek.
- Stockport – This is the main village that shares the same name as the town. It's south of Stockport Creek on Route 9.
- Stottville – A village located closer to the southern border of the town.
The town of Stockport has two volunteer fire companies that help keep everyone safe: the Stockport Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and the Stottville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2.
Notable Person
- Jasper Holmes (1900–1986) – He was an important intelligence analyst for the U.S. Navy.
See also
In Spanish: Stockport (Nueva York) para niños
