Broadalbin (village), New York

Broadalbin is a village in Fulton County, New York, United States. The name derives from the Breadalbane Region in Scotland. The majority of the village lies in the town of Broadalbin, but a small part is located in the town of Mayfield

Broadalbin, New York
Village
Hotel Broadalbin (2020)
Broadalbin
Broadalbin
Coordinates: 43°3′33″N 74°11′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyFulton
TownsBroadalbin, Mayfield
Area
 • Total1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2)
 • Land1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,327
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,275
 • Density949.37/sq mi (366.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12025
Area code(s)518
FIPS code36-08422
GNIS feature ID0944788

The population of the village was 1,327 at the 2010 census.[3]

History

The village is near the site of the first settlement in the town, which took place c.1770.

The Hotel Broadalbin, built in 1854 as a glove store and expanded in 1881 when it was converted into a hotel, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[4] It was recently renovated and continues to operate year-round as a hotel.

In 1879, the east side of North Main Street was devastated by fire. Although 16 businesses were destroyed, there was no loss of life.[5]


This side of North Main Street was devastated by fire in 1879.

Geography

Broadalbin is located in southeastern Fulton County at 43°3′33″N 74°11′53″W (43.05917, -74.198057).[6] Most of the village is in the western part of the town of Broadalbin, but a portion of the village extends west into the town of Mayfield.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.92 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.36%, is covered with water.[3]

New York State Route 29 passes through the south part of the village, leading east 22 miles (35 km) to Saratoga Springs and west 10 miles (16 km) to Johnstown, the Fulton County seat. County Roads 110, 117, 126, and 155 serve the village.

Kennyetto Creek flows through the village, running west, then north, to Great Sacandaga Lake. The village is at the south edge of the Adirondack Park.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890708—
19301,341—
19401,3994.3%
19501,4000.1%
19601,4382.7%
19701,4521.0%
19801,415−2.5%
19901,397−1.3%
20001,4111.0%
20101,327−6.0%
2019 (est.)1,275[2]−3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,411 people, 555 households, and 380 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,392.8 people per square mile (539.4/km2). There were 596 housing units at an average density of 588.3 per square mile (227.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.65% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 555 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,664, and the median income for a family was $40,956. Males had a median income of $31,618 versus $24,211 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,036. About 3.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

See also

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Broadalbin village, New York". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  4. "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 5/02/11 THROUGH 5/06/11. National Park Service. 2011-05-13.
  5. Historical sign on site
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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