Kinderhook (village), New York
Encyclopedia
Kinderhook is a village
located in the Town of Kinderhook
in Columbia County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,211 at the 2010 census.
The Village of Kinderhook is located in the south-central part of the town on US 9.
in 1609 as "Kinderhoeck" (Dutch
for children's corner) because he had seen native American children frequently playing there. First settled by the Dutch
around 1640, the area was part of that surrendered to the British
in 1664.
In 1686 the area was granted the Great Kinderhook Patent and organized into one township.
Much of the area's growth did not occur until the 19th century - in 1813 the village had only twenty dwellings. By 1843, the number had grown to 86 and just seven years later there were about 200 buildings and 1400 inhabitants. The size of the village has remained steady since then, and the Kinderhook Village District
has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. In 1838, Kinderhook was chartered as a village.
United States President
Martin Van Buren
was born in Kinderhook village, and was known as "Old Kinderhook" which was sometimes abbreviated as "O.K.". Thus some sources attribute the use of the phrase "OK
" to Van Buren and his supporters. The home where he was born, his father's tavern, no longer exists, but a historical marker is located on the site.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
of 2000, there were 1,275 people, 546 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density
was 667.7 people per square mile (257.7/km²). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 301.7 per square mile (116.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White, 0.63% Black or African American
, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races
, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 546 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $69,115. Males had a median income of $46,827 versus $29,545 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $29,047. About 0.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.
Village
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located in the Town of Kinderhook
Kinderhook (town), New York
Kinderhook is a town in the northern part of Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 8,296 at the 2000 census. The name of the town means "Children's Corner" in the language of the original Dutch settlers . The town of Kinderhook contains two villages, one of which is also...
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
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,211 at the 2010 census.
The Village of Kinderhook is located in the south-central part of the town on US 9.
History
The area was named by Henry HudsonHenry Hudson
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in 1609 as "Kinderhoeck" (Dutch
Dutch language
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for children's corner) because he had seen native American children frequently playing there. First settled by the Dutch
Dutch Republic
The Dutch Republic — officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands , the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces — was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic and ultimately...
around 1640, the area was part of that surrendered to the British
United Kingdom
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in 1664.
In 1686 the area was granted the Great Kinderhook Patent and organized into one township.
Much of the area's growth did not occur until the 19th century - in 1813 the village had only twenty dwellings. By 1843, the number had grown to 86 and just seven years later there were about 200 buildings and 1400 inhabitants. The size of the village has remained steady since then, and the Kinderhook Village District
Kinderhook Village District
The Kinderhook Village District is located in the central areas of the village of Kinderhook, New York, United States. It is a area covering both developed and undeveloped land centered around US 9....
has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. In 1838, Kinderhook was chartered as a village.
United States President
President of the United States
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Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren
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was born in Kinderhook village, and was known as "Old Kinderhook" which was sometimes abbreviated as "O.K.". Thus some sources attribute the use of the phrase "OK
Okay
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" to Van Buren and his supporters. The home where he was born, his father's tavern, no longer exists, but a historical marker is located on the site.
Geography
Kinderhook is located at 42°23′37"N 73°42′18"W (42.393707, -73.705094).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,275 people, 546 households, and 361 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 667.7 people per square mile (257.7/km²). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 301.7 per square mile (116.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.12% White, 0.63% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races
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...
, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 546 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% 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, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $57,500, and the median income for a family was $69,115. Males had a median income of $46,827 versus $29,545 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 $29,047. About 0.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.