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DeRuyter (village), New York
Encyclopedia
DeRuyter is a village located in the Town of DeRuyter
in Madison County, New York
, USA. The population was 531 at the 2000 census. The village and town are named after Michiel Adriaenszoon De Ruyter
, a famous admiral
in the Dutch
navy.
The Village of DeRuyter is located in the southwest corner of the town of DeRuyter on Route 13
.
The location of the village at the confluence of the four valleys, early made DeRuyter a center of trade and the railroad forming a part of the "old Midland," running east and west, and the Cazenovia branch running north and south and now forming part of the Lehigh Valley system, furnish excellent facilities for trade and travel.
DeRuyter previous to 1795 was included in the ancient town of Whitestown, and formed a part of the famous "Lincklaen purchase." It was embraced in Cazenovia when that town was formed in 1795, and Col. John Lincklaen gave it the name of Tromptown; but when the act was passed by Legislature, March 15, 1798, authorizing the formation of a new town, and Col. Lincklaen named it DeRuyter, after his illustrious countryman.
The building stock dates predominantly from the early to late Victorian period, the peak population and commercial era in DeRuyter's history.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km²). There is a river that flows through the Village of DeRuyter.
of 2000, there were 531 people, 213 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,546.2 people per square mile (603.0/km²). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 672.6 per square mile (262.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.36% White, 0.75% Black or African American
, 0.38% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.
There were 213 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples
living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,420, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $20,658. About 7.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
District is located on the eastern edge of the village on Railroad St. DeRuyter Central School is a public school district located in southwestern Madison County, New York
. The school houses grades K-12. The current school enrollment is 491 students from the area. The DeRuyter Central School district includes students from DeRuyter, Sheds, Cuyler
(in Cortland County), Fabius
(in Onondaga County) and Lincklaen (in Chenango County).
DeRuyter (town), New York
DeRuyter is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,631 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Michiel Adriaenszoon De Ruyter a famous admiral in the Dutch navy....
in Madison County, New York
Madison County, New York
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,442. It is named after James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America...
, USA. The population was 531 at the 2000 census. The village and town are named after Michiel Adriaenszoon De Ruyter
Michiel de Ruyter
Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter is the most famous and one of the most skilled admirals in Dutch history. De Ruyter is most famous for his role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. He fought the English and French and scored several major victories against them, the best known probably...
, a famous admiral
Admiral
Admiral is the rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet . It is usually abbreviated to "Adm" or "ADM"...
in the Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
navy.
The Village of DeRuyter is located in the southwest corner of the town of DeRuyter on Route 13
New York State Route 13
New York State Route 13 is a state highway that runs mainly north–south for between NY 14 in Horseheads and NY 3 west of Pulaski in Central New York in the United States. In between, NY 13 intersects with Interstate 81 in Cortland and Pulaski and meets the New York...
.
History
The village of DeRuyter, incorporated in 1833, was originally called Tromptown. Jan Lincklaen, an agent for the Holland Land Co., whose territory included Cazenovia and areas south, named it.The location of the village at the confluence of the four valleys, early made DeRuyter a center of trade and the railroad forming a part of the "old Midland," running east and west, and the Cazenovia branch running north and south and now forming part of the Lehigh Valley system, furnish excellent facilities for trade and travel.
DeRuyter previous to 1795 was included in the ancient town of Whitestown, and formed a part of the famous "Lincklaen purchase." It was embraced in Cazenovia when that town was formed in 1795, and Col. John Lincklaen gave it the name of Tromptown; but when the act was passed by Legislature, March 15, 1798, authorizing the formation of a new town, and Col. Lincklaen named it DeRuyter, after his illustrious countryman.
The building stock dates predominantly from the early to late Victorian period, the peak population and commercial era in DeRuyter's history.
Geography
DeRuyter is located at 42°45′32"N 75°53′6"W (42.758925, -75.885114).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km²). There is a river that flows through the Village of DeRuyter.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 531 people, 213 households, and 142 families residing in the village. 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 1,546.2 people per square mile (603.0/km²). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 672.6 per square mile (262.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.36% White, 0.75% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.38% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.
There were 213 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% 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, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the village the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,420, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $25,000 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 village was $20,658. About 7.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The DeRuyter Central SchoolDeRuyter Central School
DeRuyter Central School is a public school district located in southwestern Madison County, New York. The school houses grades UPK-12. The current school enrollment is 491 students from the area...
District is located on the eastern edge of the village on Railroad St. DeRuyter Central School is a public school district located in southwestern Madison County, New York
Madison County, New York
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,442. It is named after James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America...
. The school houses grades K-12. The current school enrollment is 491 students from the area. The DeRuyter Central School district includes students from DeRuyter, Sheds, Cuyler
Cuyler, New York
Cuyler is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States. The population was 1,036 at the 2000 census.The Town of Cuyler is in the northeast part of Cortland County and is northeast of the City of Cortland.- History :...
(in Cortland County), Fabius
Fabius
The gens Fabia was one of the most ancient patrician families at Rome. The gens played a prominent part in history soon after the establishment of the Republic, and three brothers are said to have been invested with seven successive consulships, from BC 485 to 479...
(in Onondaga County) and Lincklaen (in Chenango County).
Notable people
- Neil Goldberg, Current CEO and President of Raymour & FlaniganRaymour & FlaniganRaymour & Flanigan is an American furniture retail chain, based in the Northeastern United States.-Overview:Raymour’s Furniture Company, the predecessor of Raymour & Flanigan Furniture, was established by brothers, Bernard Goldberg and Arnold Goldberg in 1946. Raymour & Flanigan Furniture is one...
Furniture - Michael Goldberg, Raymour & FlaniganRaymour & FlaniganRaymour & Flanigan is an American furniture retail chain, based in the Northeastern United States.-Overview:Raymour’s Furniture Company, the predecessor of Raymour & Flanigan Furniture, was established by brothers, Bernard Goldberg and Arnold Goldberg in 1946. Raymour & Flanigan Furniture is one...
- Lyman J. GageLyman J. GageLyman Judson Gage was an American financier and Presidential Cabinet officer.He was born at DeRuyter, New York, educated at an academy at Rome, New York, and at the age of 17 he became a bank clerk...
, 42nd United States Secretary of the Treasury - Ezra CornellEzra CornellEzra Cornell was an American businessman and education administrator. He was a founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University...
, founder of Cornell University - Henry C. Main, editor Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
- Marcus M. DrakeMarcus M. DrakeMarcus Mortier Drake was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York, serving during November - December 1882, after the resignation of Grover Cleveland. He was born in DeRuyter, New York on September 7, 1835. When two years old, the family moved near Fredonia, New York. He graduated from Fredonia...
, Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York - Benjamin EnosBenjamin EnosBenjamin Enos was an American politician.-Life:...
, an American politician - Henry W. BentleyHenry W. BentleyHenry Wilbur Bentley was a U.S. Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in DeRuyter, Madison County, New York, Bentley moved with his parents to Morrisville, New York....
, U.S. Representative from New York - James W. NyeJames W. NyeJames Warren Nye was a United States Senator from Nevada.-Biography:He was born in DeRuyter, New York, he attended the common schools and Homer Academy in Homer, New York; he studied law in Troy, New York, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in Madison County.Nye was district attorney in 1839...
, a United States Senator from Nevada - Fred Schule, Olympic medalist