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'''Dundee''' is a [[village]] in [[Yates County, New York|Yates County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States|USA]]. The population was 1,725 at the 2010 census. The name was taken from [[Dundee]],<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n109 110]}}</ref> the city in [[Scotland]] with a population of 148,260.
'''Dundee''' is a [[village (New York)|village]] in [[Yates County, New York|Yates County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 1,725 at the 2010 census. The name was taken from [[Dundee]],<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n109 110]}}</ref> the city in [[Scotland]] with a population of 148,260.


The '''Village of Dundee''' is in the [[Starkey, New York|Town of Starkey]]. The village is in the [[Finger Lakes]] Region of [[New York (state)|New York]], halfway between [[Elmira, New York|Elmira]] and [[Geneva, New York|Geneva]].
The '''Village of Dundee''' is in the [[Starkey, New York|Town of Starkey]]. The village is in the [[Finger Lakes]] Region of [[New York (state)|New York]], halfway between [[Elmira, New York|Elmira]] and [[Geneva, New York|Geneva]].
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The community was known early by the name "Plainview". At first, the village did not thrive due to competition from another neighboring community, "Eddytown", but eventually prevailed over its rival.
The community was known early by the name "Plainview". At first, the village did not thrive due to competition from another neighboring community, "Eddytown", but eventually prevailed over its rival.


Around 1834, residents began to seek a new name for the village and, persuaded by a native of Scotland, named the village "Dundee". He then moved to [[Illinois]] and persuaded the natives of his new home to rename their community "Dundee".
Around 1834, residents began to seek a new name for the village and, persuaded by resident James Gifford (a native of Scotland) named the village "Dundee".


In 1859, 1860, and 1861, the village was severely damaged by fires.
In 1859, 1860, and 1861, the village was severely damaged by fires.
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==Geography==
==Geography==
Dundee is located at {{Coord|42|31|28|N|76|58|29|W|type:city}} (42.524453, -76.974804).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Dundee is located at {{Coord|42|31|28|N|76|58|29|W|type:city}} (42.524453, -76.974804).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|1.1|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


[[Seneca Lake (New York)|Seneca Lake]], one of the [[Finger Lakes]], is four miles east of Dundee. '''Big Stream''' is a stream flowing through the village.
[[Seneca Lake (New York)|Seneca Lake]], one of the [[Finger Lakes]], is four miles east of Dundee. '''Big Stream''' is a stream flowing through the village. "Big Stream" is also known for its seasonal fishing.


Dundee is on [[New York State Route 14A]], a north-south highway. [[New York State Route 230]] terminates at NY-14A west of Dundee.
Dundee is on [[New York State Route 14A]], a north-south highway. [[New York State Route 230]] terminates at NY-14A west of Dundee.
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|2000= 1690
|2000= 1690
|2010= 1725
|2010= 1725
|2020= 1690
|estyear=2019
|estimate=1630
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,690 people, 661 households, and 403 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,506.0 people per square mile (582.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 648.7 per square mile (251.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.01% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race 0.65%, 0.47% from two or more races, 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,690 people, 661 households, and 403 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,506.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 728 housing units at an average density of {{convert|648.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.01% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race 0.65%, 0.47% from two or more races, 0.18% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.12% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]].


There were 661 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.07.
There were 661 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.07.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Henry Harpending]], Anthropologist
*[[Henry Harpending]], Anthropologist
*[[John T. Andrews]], former US Congressman
*[[John T. Andrews (politician)|John T. Andrews]], former US Congressman
*[[Harry J. Malony]], Major General World War II, commanded the 94th Infantry Div
*[[Harry J. Malony]], Major General World War II, commanded the 94th Infantry Div
*[[Albert D. Walton]], former [[US Attorney]]
*[[Albert D. Walton]], former [[US Attorney]]

Latest revision as of 23:21, 15 May 2024

Dundee, New York
Village
View along Water Street in October 2022
View along Water Street in October 2022
Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
Location in Yates County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°31′28″N 76°58′29″W / 42.52444°N 76.97472°W / 42.52444; -76.97472
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyYates
Settled1807 (1807)
Incorporated1848 (1848)
Named forDundee, Scotland
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
 • Land1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,690
 • Density1,533.58/sq mi (592.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14837
Area code607
FIPS code36-21050
GNIS feature ID0948784

Dundee is a village in Yates County, New York, United States. The population was 1,725 at the 2010 census. The name was taken from Dundee,[2] the city in Scotland with a population of 148,260.

The Village of Dundee is in the Town of Starkey. The village is in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, halfway between Elmira and Geneva.

Dundee Airport (D48) is located northeast of the village.

History

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The community was known early by the name "Plainview". At first, the village did not thrive due to competition from another neighboring community, "Eddytown", but eventually prevailed over its rival.

Around 1834, residents began to seek a new name for the village and, persuaded by resident James Gifford (a native of Scotland) named the village "Dundee".

In 1859, 1860, and 1861, the village was severely damaged by fires.

Dundee was the original home of Seneca Foods.

The Uriah Hair House, Dundee Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Dundee Village Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Geography

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Dundee is located at 42°31′28″N 76°58′29″W / 42.52444°N 76.97472°W / 42.52444; -76.97472 (42.524453, -76.974804).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Seneca Lake, one of the Finger Lakes, is four miles east of Dundee. Big Stream is a stream flowing through the village. "Big Stream" is also known for its seasonal fishing.

Dundee is on New York State Route 14A, a north-south highway. New York State Route 230 terminates at NY-14A west of Dundee.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860733—
1870730−0.4%
18801,02540.4%
18901,20017.1%
19001,2917.6%
19101,228−4.9%
19201,143−6.9%
19301,086−5.0%
19401,1687.6%
19501,165−0.3%
19601,46826.0%
19701,5394.8%
19801,5561.1%
19901,5882.1%
20001,6906.4%
20101,7252.1%
20201,690−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,690 people, 661 households, and 403 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,506.0 inhabitants per square mile (581.5/km2). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 648.7 per square mile (250.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.11% White, 1.01% African American, Hispanic or Latino of any race 0.65%, 0.47% from two or more races, 0.18% from other races, 0.12% Native American, and 0.12% Asian.

There were 661 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,034, and the median income for a family was $32,446. Males had a median income of $28,875 versus $20,885 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,858. About 15.8% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 110.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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