Clermont, New York
Encyclopedia
Clermont is a town
in Columbia County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is French for "Clear Mountain," referring to the mountain views in the town.
The Town of Clermont is in the southwest part of the county, south of the City of Hudson
.
The Clermont Manor
was established in 1728, in what is now the Town of Clermont. The manor was originally part of the 160000 acres (647.5 km²) Livingston Manor
; Clermont was a 13000 acres (52.6 km²) section in the southwest corner that was bequeathed to Robert Livingston
, a younger son. His descendants would come to own more than 500000 acres (2,023.4 km²) in the Catskill Mountains
and more than 100000 acres (404.7 km²) in Dutchess County.
Clermont marked the northernmost penetration by British
troops up the Hudson River
during the American Revolution
; Livingston’s home was burned because of his prominent role in the Revolution. It was rebuilt between 1779 and 1782. The house is now a 500 acres (2 km²) historic New York State Historic Site and a United States National Historic Landmark.
In 1788, Clermont Manor was organized as the Town of Clermont.
Clermont was the port of registry of Robert Fulton
's first steamboat, co-owned by Livingston, which was called the "North River". Today it is known as the "Clermont." The ruins of its dock can still be found at the historic site.
The estate, and later the town, was home to seven generations of the Livingston
family until 1962.
, the town has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.7 km²), of which, 18 square miles (46.6 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (6.30%) is water.
The south town line is the border of Dutchess County
, and the west town line, marked by the Hudson River
, is the border of Ulster County
.
of 2000, there were 1,726 people, 593 households, and 437 families residing in the town. The population density
was 96.0 people per square mile (37.0/km²). There were 725 housing units at an average density of 40.3 per square mile (15.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.58% White, 1.27% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.52% from other races
, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.
There were 593 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the town, the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,039, and the median income for a family was $51,012. Males had a median income of $35,526 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $21,566. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Columbia County
Columbia County, New York
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,096. The county seat is Hudson. The name comes from the Latin feminine form of the name of Christopher Columbus, which was at the time of the formation of the county a popular proposal...
, 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...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,726 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is French for "Clear Mountain," referring to the mountain views in the town.
The Town of Clermont is in the southwest part of the county, south of the City of Hudson
Hudson, New York
Hudson is a city located along the west border of Columbia County, New York, United States. The city is named after the adjacent Hudson River and ultimately after the explorer Henry Hudson.Hudson is the county seat of Columbia County...
.
History
"Clermont" was originally one of the oldest of the great estates of the mid-Hudson valley.The Clermont Manor
Clermont Manor
The Clermont State Historic Site, also known as the Clermont estate, the Clermont Manor or just Clermont, is a New York State Historic Site in southwestern Columbia County, New York, USA...
was established in 1728, in what is now the Town of Clermont. The manor was originally part of the 160000 acres (647.5 km²) Livingston Manor
Livingston Manor
This article contains information related to Livingston Manor, the 18th century New York estate. Livingston Manor, New York is a town in Sullivan County...
; Clermont was a 13000 acres (52.6 km²) section in the southwest corner that was bequeathed to Robert Livingston
Robert Livingston (1688-1775)
Robert Livingston of New York, known as Robert of Clermont, son of Robert Livingston the Elder and father of Robert Livingston . He married Margaret Howarden in 1717...
, a younger son. His descendants would come to own more than 500000 acres (2,023.4 km²) in the Catskill Mountains
Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains, an area in New York State northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany, are a mature dissected plateau, an uplifted region that was subsequently eroded into sharp relief. They are an eastward continuation, and the highest representation, of the Allegheny Plateau...
and more than 100000 acres (404.7 km²) in Dutchess County.
Clermont marked the northernmost penetration by British
Kingdom of Great Britain
The former Kingdom of Great Britain, sometimes described as the 'United Kingdom of Great Britain', That the Two Kingdoms of Scotland and England, shall upon the 1st May next ensuing the date hereof, and forever after, be United into One Kingdom by the Name of GREAT BRITAIN. was a sovereign...
troops up the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
during the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
; Livingston’s home was burned because of his prominent role in the Revolution. It was rebuilt between 1779 and 1782. The house is now a 500 acres (2 km²) historic New York State Historic Site and a United States National Historic Landmark.
In 1788, Clermont Manor was organized as the Town of Clermont.
Clermont was the port of registry of Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton
Robert Fulton was an American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat...
's first steamboat, co-owned by Livingston, which was called the "North River". Today it is known as the "Clermont." The ruins of its dock can still be found at the historic site.
The estate, and later the town, was home to seven generations of the Livingston
Robert Livingston the Elder
Robert Livingston the Elder was a New York colonial official, and first lord of Livingston Manor. He married Alida Schuyler in 1679. He was the father of nine children, including Philip, Robert and Gilbert...
family until 1962.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.7 km²), of which, 18 square miles (46.6 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (6.30%) is water.
The south town line is the border of Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
, and the west town line, marked by the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
, is the border of Ulster County
Ulster County, New York
Ulster County is a county located in the state of New York, USA. It sits in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 182,493. Recent population estimates completed by the United States Census Bureau for the 12-month period ending July 1 are at...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,726 people, 593 households, and 437 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 96.0 people per square mile (37.0/km²). There were 725 housing units at an average density of 40.3 per square mile (15.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.58% White, 1.27% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.52% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.
There were 593 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the town, the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,039, and the median income for a family was $51,012. Males had a median income of $35,526 versus $26,250 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 town was $21,566. About 6.4% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Clermont, NY
- Clermont – The hamletHamlet (place)A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Clermont in the west part of the town. - Clermont state historic siteClermont ManorThe Clermont State Historic Site, also known as the Clermont estate, the Clermont Manor or just Clermont, is a New York State Historic Site in southwestern Columbia County, New York, USA...
– A state and national historic site at the Hudson River. - Cross Hill – A hamlet east of the state historic site.
- Nevis – A hamlet south of Clermont on Route 9.
- Viewmont – A hamlet on the north town line, north of Cross Hill.