Unadilla (village), New York
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Unadilla is a village
located in the Town of Unadilla
in Otsego County
, New York
, USA. The population was 1,127 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the town, southwest of Oneonta
. The community refers to itself as "The Village Beautiful."
(in Delaware County
) is now located. The name Unadilla, which represents one spelling from a number of different interpretations of several Indian dialects, is said to mean "Meeting Place", indicating the place where two rivers meet.
Unadilla was first settled by whites around 1770. The location of the village now called Unadilla was first settled about the same time by a group of Scots-Irish at the junction of the Ouleout Creek and the Susquehanna River. Both villages were destroyed by the Continental Army in October, 1778.
Shortly thereafter, Unadilla Village was again settled, and originally called "Wattles Ferry," It grew after it became an important stop for travel west, the Catskill Turnpike crossing the Susquehanna at Wattles Ferry, located in the eastern end of the village. Eventually, the turnpikes were replaced in importance by the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad
(later the Delaware and Hudson Railway
), while the small community continued to take advantage of this progress and prosper.
Unadilla set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village in 1827, finally incorporated in 1889.
The village itself contains many historical homes, some built before the Civil War in 1860.
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Unadilla's Boy Scout
Troop #1 was chartered in 1910, and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating troop in the United States.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
The Village of Unadilla is located in Otsego County, New York adjacent to the Susquehanna River
by the county line shared with Delaware County
. The village is about three miles upstream from the Village of Sidney
located in Delaware County. The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the Town of Unadilla on New York Route 7 (Main Street) and north of Interstate 88
.
of 2000, there were 1,127 people, 470 households, and 314 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,045.2 people per square mile (402.9/km²). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 502.7 per square mile (193.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.07% White, 0.53% Black or African American
, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races
, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 470 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples
living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $34,886, and the median income for a family was $39,097. Males had a median income of $29,808 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $19,687. About 11.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Village
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located in the Town of Unadilla
Unadilla (town), New York
Unadilla is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 4,548. The name is derived from an Iroquois word for "meeting place."...
in Otsego County
Otsego County, New York
Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. The 2010 population was 62,259. The county seat is Cooperstown. The name Otsego is from a Mohawk word meaning "place of the rock."-History:...
, 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 1,127 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the town, southwest of Oneonta
Oneonta, New York
Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, had a population of 13,901. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in the Iroquois language...
. The community refers to itself as "The Village Beautiful."
History
The town was originally the site of an Indian village at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Unadilla Rivers where the Village of SidneySidney (village), New York
Sidney is a village in Delaware County, New York, USA. The population was 4,068 at the 2000 census.The Village of Sidney is in west part of the Town of Sidney.-History:The village was named for Admiral Sir Sidney Smith.-Geography:...
(in Delaware County
Delaware County, New York
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2010 the population was 47,980. The county seat is Delhi. It is named after the Delaware River, which was named in honor of Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, appointed governor of Virginia in 1609.-History:When counties...
) is now located. The name Unadilla, which represents one spelling from a number of different interpretations of several Indian dialects, is said to mean "Meeting Place", indicating the place where two rivers meet.
Unadilla was first settled by whites around 1770. The location of the village now called Unadilla was first settled about the same time by a group of Scots-Irish at the junction of the Ouleout Creek and the Susquehanna River. Both villages were destroyed by the Continental Army in October, 1778.
Shortly thereafter, Unadilla Village was again settled, and originally called "Wattles Ferry," It grew after it became an important stop for travel west, the Catskill Turnpike crossing the Susquehanna at Wattles Ferry, located in the eastern end of the village. Eventually, the turnpikes were replaced in importance by the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad
Albany and Susquehanna Railroad
The Albany and Susquehanna Railroad was a railroad running from Albany to Binghamton, operating 1851 to 1870-History:Construction began on April 19, 1851 from Albany to Schoharie Junction, New York, a distance of 35 miles . This phase was completed in 1863...
(later the Delaware and Hudson Railway
Delaware and Hudson Railway
The Delaware and Hudson Railway is a railroad that operates in the northeastern United States. Since 1991 it has been a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway, although CPR has assumed all operations and the D&H does not maintain any locomotives or rolling stock.It was formerly an important...
), while the small community continued to take advantage of this progress and prosper.
Unadilla set itself off from the town by incorporating as a village in 1827, finally incorporated in 1889.
The village itself contains many historical homes, some built before the Civil War in 1860.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/63/Unadillany.jpg
Unadilla's Boy Scout
Boy Scouts of America
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Troop #1 was chartered in 1910, and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating troop in the United States.
Geography
Unadilla is located at 42°19′36"N 75°18′53"W (42.326694, -75.314863).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
The Village of Unadilla is located in Otsego County, New York adjacent to the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
by the county line shared with Delaware County
Delaware County, New York
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2010 the population was 47,980. The county seat is Delhi. It is named after the Delaware River, which was named in honor of Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, appointed governor of Virginia in 1609.-History:When counties...
. The village is about three miles upstream from the Village of Sidney
Sidney, New York
Sidney in the U.S. state of New York may refer to a town in Delaware County, or the village contained in the town.*Sidney , New York*Sidney , New York...
located in Delaware County. The Village of Unadilla is located in the south part of the Town of Unadilla on New York Route 7 (Main Street) and north of Interstate 88
Interstate 88 (east)
Interstate 88 is an intrastate Interstate Highway entirely within the U.S. state of New York. Its western end is at Interstate 81 in Binghamton and its eastern end is at Interstate 90 in Schenectady. It serves as an important connector route from Albany to Binghamton, Elmira , and...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,127 people, 470 households, and 314 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,045.2 people per square mile (402.9/km²). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 502.7 per square mile (193.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.07% White, 0.53% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 470 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $34,886, and the median income for a family was $39,097. Males had a median income of $29,808 versus $22,500 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 $19,687. About 11.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.