Rodman, New York
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Rodman is a town
in Jefferson County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,176 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a public official, Daniel Rodman.
The Town of Rodman is at the southeastern border of the county and is south of Watertown
.
The region was part of Macomb's Purchase
. The town was first settled around 1801.
Rodman was organized as a town in 1804 from part of the Town of Adams
. The town was originally called "Harrison" after an early landowner, but was later changed to "Rodman," the name of the clerk of the legislature, due to confusion with other similarly named communities. Part of Rodman was used in 1808 to form the Town of Pinckney
(Now part of Lewis County
).
, the town has a total area of 42.3 square miles (109.6 km²), of which, 42.2 square miles (109.3 km²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.
The town is north of Syracuse
, New York
and south of the City of Watertown
. The eastern town line is the border of Lewis County
.
New York State Route 177
is an east-west highway crossing the town.
The South Branch of Sandy Creek runs through Rodman, NY and eventually ends up joining the North Branch of Sandy Creek under Litt's Bridge.
of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 385 households, and 314 families residing in the town. The population density
was 27.2 people per square mile (10.5/km²). There were 455 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White, 0.17% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.
There were 385 households out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples
living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,339, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,764 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,453. About 6.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,229. It is named after Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States of America, and president at the time the county was created in 1805...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,176 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a public official, Daniel Rodman.
The Town of Rodman is at the southeastern border of the county and is south of Watertown
Watertown (city), New York
Watertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately south of the Thousand Islands. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S...
.
History
Prehistoric remains in the town document the lives of the original natives.The region was part of Macomb's Purchase
Macomb's Purchase
Macomb's Purchase is a large historical area of northern New York, USA purchased from the state in 1791 by Alexander Macomb, who had become rich as a merchant in the American Revolution.-History and geography:...
. The town was first settled around 1801.
Rodman was organized as a town in 1804 from part of the Town of Adams
Adams (town), New York
Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, USA. The population was 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town is named after President John Adams.The Town of Adams also has a village named Adams...
. The town was originally called "Harrison" after an early landowner, but was later changed to "Rodman," the name of the clerk of the legislature, due to confusion with other similarly named communities. Part of Rodman was used in 1808 to form the Town of Pinckney
Pinckney, New York
Pinckney is a town in Lewis County, New York, United States. The population was 319 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina.The Town of Pinckney is on the west border of the county and is southeast of Watertown....
(Now part of Lewis County
Lewis County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,944 people, 10,040 households, and 7,309 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile . There were 15,134 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
).
Residents of note
- Rodman native Frank W. Woolworth (1852–1919) made a fortune from his "five and dime" mercantile empire.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 42.3 square miles (109.6 km²), of which, 42.2 square miles (109.3 km²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.
The town is north of Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, 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...
and south of the City of Watertown
Watertown (city), New York
Watertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately south of the Thousand Islands. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S...
. The eastern town line is the border of Lewis County
Lewis County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,944 people, 10,040 households, and 7,309 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile . There were 15,134 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
.
New York State Route 177
New York State Route 177
New York State Route 177 is an east–west state highway in the North Country of New York, United States. It extends from Interstate 81 exit 42 in the town of Adams, Jefferson County, to NY 12 west of the village of Lowville, Lewis County. NY 177 intersects U.S...
is an east-west highway crossing the town.
The South Branch of Sandy Creek runs through Rodman, NY and eventually ends up joining the North Branch of Sandy Creek under Litt's Bridge.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,147 people, 385 households, and 314 families residing in the town. 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 27.2 people per square mile (10.5/km²). There were 455 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.34% White, 0.17% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.09% 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 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.39% of the population.
There were 385 households out of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% 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, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,339, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $25,764 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 town was $15,453. About 6.7% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Rodman
- Babbits Corners – A location in the southeast part of the town at the junction of NY-177 and County Road 189.
- Dillen – A hamletHamlet (place)A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
in the northeast corner of the town on County Road 155. - East Rodman – A hamlet near the eastern town line on County Roads 69 and 156. It was also called "Whitesville."
- Rodman – The hamlet of Rodman is at the junction of County Roads 69 and 97 in the west-central part of the town.
- Ross Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town on County Road 97.
- Shingle Gulf – A canyon in the northeast part of Rodman.
- Tremaines Corners – A hamlet near the center of the town on County Roads 95 and 177.
- West Rodman – A former location in the town.
- Whitford Corners – A location in the northwest part of the town on NY-177. The location was also called "West Rodman" and "Toad Hollow."
- Zoar – A hamlet northeast of Rodman village, formerly known as "Unionville."