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'''Meredith''' is a [[town]] in [[Delaware County, New York|Delaware County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,588 at the 2000 census.
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'''Meredith''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Delaware County, New York|Delaware County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 1,484 at the 2020 census.<ref>United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Meredith town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Meredith%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York</ref><ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3602546624| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Meredith town, Delaware County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 6, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213115753/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3602546624| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> It is an interior town in the northern part of the county.

The town was named for [[Samuel Meredith (American politician)|Samuel Meredith]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n204 205]}}</ref>

== History ==
The town was formed in 1800 from parts of the towns of [[Franklin, Delaware County, New York|Franklin]] and [[Kortright, New York|Kortright]].

The 2010 documentary film ''[[Windfall (2010 film)|Windfall]]'', about the proposed placement of a [[wind farm]] in the town, was shot in Meredith.

The [[MacDonald Farm]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1973.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 151.1 [[km²]] (58.3 [[square mile|mi²]]). 150.8 km² (58.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.19%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|151.0|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|150.5|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|0.6|km2|order=flip|1}}, or 0.37%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The northern half of the town drains west via Ouleout Creek to the [[Susquehanna River]] at [[Unadilla, New York|Unadilla]], while the southern half of the town drains south via several streams to the [[West Branch Delaware River]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 1,588 people, 612 households, and 438 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 10.5/km² (27.3/mi²). There were 816 housing units at an average density of 5.4/km² (14.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.38% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.32% of the population.
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|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><ref>United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Meredith town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Meredith%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York</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=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,588 people, 612 households, and 438 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|27.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 816 housing units at an average density of {{convert|14.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.38% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.69% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.32% of the population.


There were 612 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 612 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.


In the town the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $38,021, and the median income for a family was $43,102. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,823 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,715. About 9.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,021, and the median income for a family was $43,102. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,823 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,715. About 9.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Meredith ==
== Communities and locations in Meredith ==
*'''East Meredith''' &ndash; Contains The Historic [[Hanford Mill]]. The mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.<ref name="nris"/>
*'''East Meredith''' --
*'''Meridale''' -- A hamlet on Route 28.
*'''Meridale''' &ndash; A hamlet on Route 28.
*'''West Meredith''' --
*'''Meredith Square''' -- Small hamlet located on the former Catskill Turnpike.
*'''West Meredith''' &ndash; The [[Amos Bristol Tavern]] and [[West Meredith Cemetery]] are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<ref name="nris"/>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://townofmeredith.com Town of Meredith official website]

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{{Delaware County, New York}}
==External links==
* [http://www.delawarecounty.org/meredith Town of Meredith]


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Latest revision as of 00:20, 6 October 2024

Meredith, New York
Town
Meredith is located in New York
Meredith
Meredith
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°22′24″N 74°56′27″W / 42.37333°N 74.94083°W / 42.37333; -74.94083
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyDelaware
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJames Ellis
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total
58.32 sq mi (151.04 km2)
 • Land58.10 sq mi (150.48 km2)
 • Water0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2)
Elevation
1,982 ft (604 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,484
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13757
Area code607
FIPS code36-025-46624
GNIS feature ID0979210
Websitetownofmeredith.com

Meredith is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 1,484 at the 2020 census.[3][4] It is an interior town in the northern part of the county.

The town was named for Samuel Meredith.[5]

History

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The town was formed in 1800 from parts of the towns of Franklin and Kortright.

The 2010 documentary film Windfall, about the proposed placement of a wind farm in the town, was shot in Meredith.

The MacDonald Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.3 square miles (151.0 km2), of which 58.1 square miles (150.5 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2), or 0.37%, is water.[4] The northern half of the town drains west via Ouleout Creek to the Susquehanna River at Unadilla, while the southern half of the town drains south via several streams to the West Branch Delaware River.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,375—
18301,65520.4%
18401,640−0.9%
18501,634−0.4%
18601,630−0.2%
18701,462−10.3%
18801,5636.9%
18901,555−0.5%
19001,508−3.0%
19101,393−7.6%
19201,3940.1%
19301,295−7.1%
19401,182−8.7%
19501,133−4.1%
19601,112−1.9%
19701,1291.5%
19801,37421.7%
19901,51310.1%
20001,5885.0%
20101,529−3.7%
20201,484−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7][8]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,588 people, 612 households, and 438 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.3 inhabitants per square mile (10.5/km2). There were 816 housing units at an average density of 14.0 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.36% White, 0.19% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 612 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,021, and the median income for a family was $43,102. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,823 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,715. About 9.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Meredith

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  • East Meredith – Contains The Historic Hanford Mill. The mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[6]
  • Meridale – A hamlet on Route 28.
  • Meredith Square -- Small hamlet located on the former Catskill Turnpike.
  • West Meredith – The Amos Bristol Tavern and West Meredith Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Meredith town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Meredith%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Meredith town, Delaware County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 205.
  6. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, Meredith town, Delaware County, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Meredith%20town,%20Delaware%20County,%20New%20York
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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