Chatham (village), New York
Encyclopedia
Chatham is a village
in Columbia County
, New York
, USA. The population was 1,770 at the 2010 census.
The Village of Chatham is in the Town of Chatham
and the Town of Ghent. The village is at the junction of Routes 66 and 203.
. The notable Gunnar Wordon currently resides in Chatham village.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²).
of 2000, there were 1,758 people, 742 households, and 425 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,492.0 people per square mile (575.2/km²). There were 802 housing units at an average density of 680.7 per square mile (262.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.03% White, 3.07% Black or African American
, 0.34% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.
There were 742 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples
living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $44,500. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $19,476. About 6.7% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Previous to the NYDOT renovations, cars driving in the traffic circle on Main Street yielded to cars entering the circle, which is an unusual traffic pattern. This pattern was changed to be in compliance with NY state traffic laws in 2008.
The village was a hub of the New York Central
, Boston and Albany
, and Rutland railroads, with three wyes and one roundhouse
.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Columbia County
Columbia County, New York
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,096. The county seat is Hudson. The name comes from the Latin feminine form of the name of Christopher Columbus, which was at the time of the formation of the county a popular proposal...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA. The population was 1,770 at the 2010 census.
The Village of Chatham is in the Town of Chatham
Chatham (town), New York
Chatham is a town in Columbia County, United States. New York, United States. The population was 4,249 at the 2000 census.The Town of Chatham has a village also called Chatham on its south town line...
and the Town of Ghent. The village is at the junction of Routes 66 and 203.
History
The village was incorporated in 1869. Chatham was originally named Groats Corners. The village is the home of the 1814 Blinn-Pulver FarmhouseBlinn-Pulver Farmhouse
Blinn-Pulver Farmhouse is a historic farmhouse in Chatham, New York on Route 66. Gail Blass Wolczanski, of the Chatham Village Historical Society, is working on restoring the run-down farmhouse. The restored farmhouse will be called Historical Society Education Center with a museum, archives, and a...
. The notable Gunnar Wordon currently resides in Chatham village.
Geography
Chatham is located at 42°21′43"N 73°35′58"W (42.36207, -73.599686).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,758 people, 742 households, and 425 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,492.0 people per square mile (575.2/km²). There were 802 housing units at an average density of 680.7 per square mile (262.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.03% White, 3.07% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.
There were 742 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $44,500. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $19,476. About 6.7% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Chatham has only 1 traffic light; "Right On Red" is allowed at that intersection. It has 49 'Stop' signs, and 11 'Yield' signs, and one traffic circle. In addition, there are 121 signs regulating parking.Previous to the NYDOT renovations, cars driving in the traffic circle on Main Street yielded to cars entering the circle, which is an unusual traffic pattern. This pattern was changed to be in compliance with NY state traffic laws in 2008.
The village was a hub of the New York Central
New York Central Railroad
The New York Central Railroad , known simply as the New York Central in its publicity, was a railroad operating in the Northeastern United States...
, Boston and Albany
Boston and Albany Railroad
The Boston and Albany Railroad was a railroad connecting Boston, Massachusetts to Albany, New York, later becoming part of the New York Central Railroad system, Conrail and CSX. The line is used by CSX for freight...
, and Rutland railroads, with three wyes and one roundhouse
Roundhouse
A roundhouse is a building used by railroads for servicing locomotives. Roundhouses are large, circular or semicircular structures that were traditionally located surrounding or adjacent to turntables...
.
Events
- Columbia County Fair: Late August-Early September
- Crellin Auto Show: Summer
- Fair Grounds Auto show: Spring/Late May
- Fair Ground 4 July Celebration (on the 4th of July)
- Civil War Reenactment: Summer
- Fire Fighters Parade: Part of Columbia County Fair