Chatham is a village in Columbia County, New York, USA. The population was 1,758 at the 2000 census. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1786 Seat Hudson Area  - Total  - Water 1,679 km² (648 mi²) 32 km² (13 mi²) 1. ... This article is about the state. ...

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 295. Chatham is a town in Columbia County, United States. ... Ghent is a town located in Columbia County, New York. ...

History

The village was incorporated in 1869. Chatham was originally named Groats Corners 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ...

Geography

Chatham is located at 42°21′43″N, 73°35′58″W (42.36207, -73.599686)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,758 people, 742 households, and 425 families residing in the village. The population density was 575.2/km² (1,492.0/mi²). There were 802 housing units at an average density of 262.4/km² (680.7/mi²). 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. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

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. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Interesting Facts

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Chatham has only 1 traffic light; "Right On Red" is allowed at that intersection. It has 49 'Stop' signs, and 11 'Yield' signs. In addition, there are 121 signs regulating parking. Cars driving in the traffic circle on Main Street must yield to cars entering the circle, which is an unusual traffic pattern. The village was also a hub of the New York Central railroad and the railroad played a large part in the growth of the village. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ...

External links

• Chatham 4 Corners

Coordinates: 42.36207° N 73.599686° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Columbia County, New York
County seat: Hudson
Cities	Hudson Location in the state of New York Formed 1786 Seat Hudson Area  - Total  - Water 1,679 km² (648 mi²) 32 km² (13 mi²) 1. ... This article is about the state. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... The City of Hudson, the first chartered city of the entire United States, is located along the west border of Columbia County and the east bank of the Hudson River in Columbia County, New York, USA. The population was 7,524 at the 2000 census. ... The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... The City of Hudson, the first chartered city of the entire United States, is located along the west border of Columbia County and the east bank of the Hudson River in Columbia County, New York, USA. The population was 7,524 at the 2000 census. ...
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Villages	Chatham | Kinderhook | Philmont | Valatie The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Van Burens birthplace by John Warner Barber Kinderhook (Kinderhoek in Dutch) is a village located in the Town of Kinderhook in Columbia County, New York, USA. The population was 1,275 at the 2000 census. ... Philmont is a village located in Columbia County, New York. ... Valatie is a village located in Columbia County, New York. ...
CDPs	Claverack-Red Mills | Copake Lake | Lorenz Park | Niverville | Stottville The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Claverack-Red Mills is a census-designated place located in Columbia County, New York. ... Copake Lake is a census-designated place located in Columbia County, New York. ... Lorenz Park is a census-designated place located in Columbia County, New York. ... Niverville is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Columbia County, New York. ... Stottville is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Columbia County, New York. ...