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'''Caroga''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Fulton County, New York|Fulton County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States|USA]]. The population was 1,205 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3603512573| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Caroga town, Fulton County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| accessdate=June 17, 2016}}</ref> The town was named after a local creek.
'''Caroga''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Fulton County, New York|Fulton County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 1,205 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3603512573| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Caroga town, Fulton County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| accessdate=June 17, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213123037/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/0600000US3603512573| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> The town was named after a local creek.


Caroga is in the northern part of the county, northwest of [[Gloversville, New York|Gloversville]] and [[Johnstown (city), New York|Johnstown]].
Caroga is in the northern part of the county, northwest of [[Gloversville, New York|Gloversville]] and [[Johnstown (city), New York|Johnstown]].


== History ==
== History ==

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The town was first settled around 1783.
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The town was first settled ''circa'' 1783.


The town was created in 1842 from parts of the towns of [[Bleecker, New York|Bleecker]], [[Johnstown (town), New York|Johnstown]], and [[Stratford, New York|Stratford]].
The town was created in 1842 from parts of the towns of [[Bleecker, New York|Bleecker]], [[Johnstown (town), New York|Johnstown]], and [[Stratford, New York|Stratford]].


The name of the town is an altered spelling of Garoga [Creek], which flows south out of the town towards the [[Mohawk River]].
The name of the town is an altered spelling of Garoga [Creek], which flows south from the town towards the [[Mohawk River]].


The industry of the early town was based on [[lumber]] and [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]]. By 1890 the population was 624.
The industry of the early town was based on [[lumber]] and [[Tanning (leather)|tanning]]. By 1890, the population was 624.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|140.6|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|131.1|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|9.5|km2|order=flip}}, or 6.73%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|140.6|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|131.1|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|9.5|km2|order=flip}}, or 6.73%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


Caroga is inside the [[Adirondack Park]]. The north town line is the border of [[Hamilton County, New York|Hamilton County]].
Caroga is inside the [[Adirondack Park]]. The northern town line is the border of [[Hamilton County, New York|Hamilton County]].


[[New York State Route 10]] is a north-south highway in Caroga. It leads north to Piseco Lake in the town of [[Arietta, New York|Arietta]] and south to [[Canajoharie (village), New York|Canajoharie]] on the Mohawk River. [[New York State Route 29A]] is an east-west highway intersecting NY-10 near Pine Lake and then running southward as a conjoined highway to [[Caroga Lake, New York|Caroga Lake]]. NY 29A leads southeast to Gloversville and west to [[Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York|Salisbury]]. [[New York State Route 10A]] branches off NY-10 to the southeast near Bradtville, providing a route to Johnstown, the Fulton County seat.
[[New York State Route 10]] is a north–south highway in Caroga. It leads north to Piseco Lake in the town of [[Arietta, New York|Arietta]] and south to [[Canajoharie (village), New York|Canajoharie]] on the Mohawk River. [[New York State Route 29A]] is an east–west highway intersecting NY-10 near Pine Lake and then running southward as a conjoined highway to [[Caroga Lake, New York|Caroga Lake]]. NY 29A leads southeast to Gloversville and west to [[Salisbury, Herkimer County, New York|Salisbury]]. [[New York State Route 10A]] branches off NY-10 to the southeast near Bradtville, providing a route to Johnstown, the Fulton County seat.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,407 people, 588 households, and 392 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 27.7 people per square mile (10.7/km²). There were 1,794 housing units at an average density of 35.3 per square mile (13.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.85% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.21% of the population.
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 1,407 people, 588 households, and 392 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|27.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,794 housing units at an average density of {{convert|35.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 0.85% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.21% of the population.


There were 588 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.87.
There were 588 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.87.


In the town the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $34,911, and the median income for a family was $36,852. Males had a median income of $26,452 versus $22,067 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,048. About 6.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,911, and the median income for a family was $36,852. Males had a median income of $26,452 versus $22,067 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,048. About 6.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Caroga ==
== Communities and locations in Caroga ==
*'''Bradtville''' &ndash; A location near the south town line on NY-10.
*'''Bradtville''' &ndash; A location near the southern town line on NY-10.
*'''Canada Lake''' &ndash; A hamlet north of the water body of the same name.
*'''[[Camelhump]]''' &ndash; A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
*'''Canada Lake''' &ndash; A lake located south of the community of Canada Lake and north of Caroga Lake, near the center of the town.
*'''[[Canada Lake, New York|Canada Lake]]''' &ndash; A hamlet north of the water body of the same name.
*'''Garoga Creek''' &ndash; A stream flowing southward through the town.
*'''[[Canada Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located south of the community of Canada Lake and north of Caroga Lake, near the center of the town.
*'''[[Caroga Creek]]''' &ndash; A stream flowing southward through the town.
*'''[[Caroga Lake, New York|Caroga Lake]]''' &ndash; A hamlet between East Caroga Lake and West Caroga Lake on NY-10.
*'''[[Caroga Lake, New York|Caroga Lake]]''' &ndash; A hamlet between East Caroga Lake and West Caroga Lake on NY-10.
*'''East Caroga Lake''' &ndash; A lake in the south-central part of the town, linked to West Caroga Lake.
*'''[[East Caroga Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake in the south-central part of the town, linked to West Caroga Lake.
*'''Glasgow Mills''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
*'''Glasgow Mills''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southwestern section of the town.
*'''[[Green Lake (Fulton County, New York)|Green Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located by the hamlet of Canada Lake.
*'''[[Kane Mountain]]''' &ndash; A mountain located north of the hamlet of Canada Lake.
*'''[[Lily Lake (New York)|Lily Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located southwest of Canada Lake.
*'''Newkirk''' (formerly "Newkirks Mills") &ndash; A hamlet southwest of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10. It was once the principal settlement in the town.
*'''Newkirk''' (formerly "Newkirks Mills") &ndash; A hamlet southwest of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10. It was once the principal settlement in the town.
*'''[[Nine Corner Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located northwest of Canada Lake.
*'''North Bush''' &ndash; A hamlet in the south part of the town on County Road 137 and the location of the first school in the town.
*'''Pine Lake''' &ndash; A lake north of Canada Lake and east of NY-10.
*'''North Bush''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 137, and was the location of the first school in the town.
*'''Royal Mountain''' &ndash; A skiing area near the south town line.
*'''[[Pine Lake (Fulton County, New York)|Pine Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake north of Canada Lake and east of NY-10.
*'''[[Pine Mountain (Fulton County, New York)|Pine Mountain]]''' &ndash; A mountain located east of Pine Lake.
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*'''Stoner Lakes''' &ndash; Three linked lakes by the north town line.
*'''West Caroga Lake''' &ndash; A lake in the south central part of the town linked to East Caroga Lake.
*'''Royal Mountain''' &ndash; A skiing area near the southern town line.
*'''Wheelerville''' &ndash; A hamlet north of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10.
*'''[[Sheeley Mountain]]''' &ndash; A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
*'''[[Stewart Lake (New York)|Stewart Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located north of Wheelerville.
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*'''[[Middle Stoner Lake|Stoner Lakes]]''' &ndash; Three linked lakes by the northern town line.
*'''[[West Caroga Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake in the south-central part of the town linked to East Caroga Lake.
*'''[[West Lake (New York)|West Lake]]''' &ndash; A lake located west of the hamlet of Canada Lake. It is connected to Canada Lake.
*'''[[Wheelerville, New York|Wheelerville]]''' &ndash; A hamlet north of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.carogalakeny.com Town of Caroga official website]
* [http://townofcaroga.com Town of Caroga official website]
* [http://www.carogalake.com Town of Caroga information]
* [http://www.carogalake.com Town of Caroga information]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/caroga-ny.htm Caroga history]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/caroga-ny.htm Caroga history]
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 4 May 2024

"Caroga" redirects here. For the genus of moths, see Caroga (moth).
Caroga, New York
Town
Hamlet of Caroga Lake
Hamlet of Caroga Lake
Caroga is located in New York
Caroga
Caroga
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 43°8′36″N 74°29′24″W / 43.14333°N 74.49000°W / 43.14333; -74.49000
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyFulton
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorScott Horton (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total54.28 sq mi (140.58 km2)
 • Land50.63 sq mi (131.12 km2)
 • Water3.65 sq mi (9.46 km2)
Elevation
1,637 ft (499 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,205
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
1,162
 • Density22.95/sq mi (8.86/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12032
Area code518
FIPS code36-035-12573
GNIS feature ID0978794
Websitetownofcaroga.com

Caroga is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,205 at the 2010 census.[3] The town was named after a local creek.

Caroga is in the northern part of the county, northwest of Gloversville and Johnstown.

History[edit]

The town was first settled circa 1783.

The town was created in 1842 from parts of the towns of Bleecker, Johnstown, and Stratford.

The name of the town is an altered spelling of Garoga [Creek], which flows south from the town towards the Mohawk River.

The industry of the early town was based on lumber and tanning. By 1890, the population was 624.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.3 square miles (140.6 km2), of which 50.6 square miles (131.1 km2) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2), or 6.73%, is water.[3]

Caroga is inside the Adirondack Park. The northern town line is the border of Hamilton County.

New York State Route 10 is a north–south highway in Caroga. It leads north to Piseco Lake in the town of Arietta and south to Canajoharie on the Mohawk River. New York State Route 29A is an east–west highway intersecting NY-10 near Pine Lake and then running southward as a conjoined highway to Caroga Lake. NY 29A leads southeast to Gloversville and west to Salisbury. New York State Route 10A branches off NY-10 to the southeast near Bradtville, providing a route to Johnstown, the Fulton County seat.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850589—
18606296.8%
187082831.6%
18808553.3%
1890624−27.0%
1900470−24.7%
1910441−6.2%
1920332−24.7%
1930306−7.8%
194040833.3%
195046213.2%
196056822.9%
197082244.7%
19801,17743.2%
19901,33713.6%
20001,4075.2%
20101,205−14.4%
2016 (est.)1,162[2]−3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,407 people, 588 households, and 392 families residing in the town. The population density was 27.7 inhabitants per square mile (10.7/km2). There were 1,794 housing units at an average density of 35.3 per square mile (13.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 588 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,911, and the median income for a family was $36,852. Males had a median income of $26,452 versus $22,067 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,048. About 6.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Caroga[edit]

  • Bradtville – A location near the southern town line on NY-10.
  • Camelhump – A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
  • Canada Lake – A hamlet north of the water body of the same name.
  • Canada Lake – A lake located south of the community of Canada Lake and north of Caroga Lake, near the center of the town.
  • Caroga Creek – A stream flowing southward through the town.
  • Caroga Lake – A hamlet between East Caroga Lake and West Caroga Lake on NY-10.
  • East Caroga Lake – A lake in the south-central part of the town, linked to West Caroga Lake.
  • Glasgow Mills – A hamlet in the southwestern section of the town.
  • Green Lake – A lake located by the hamlet of Canada Lake.
  • Kane Mountain – A mountain located north of the hamlet of Canada Lake.
  • Lily Lake – A lake located southwest of Canada Lake.
  • Newkirk (formerly "Newkirks Mills") – A hamlet southwest of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10. It was once the principal settlement in the town.
  • Nine Corner Lake – A lake located northwest of Canada Lake.
  • North Bush – A hamlet in the southern part of the town on County Road 137, and was the location of the first school in the town.
  • Pine Lake – A lake north of Canada Lake and east of NY-10.
  • Pine Mountain – A mountain located east of Pine Lake.
  • Royal Mountain – A skiing area near the southern town line.
  • Sheeley Mountain – A mountain located east of Kane Mountain.
  • Stewart Lake – A lake located north of Wheelerville.
  • Stoner Lakes – Three linked lakes by the northern town line.
  • West Caroga Lake – A lake in the south-central part of the town linked to East Caroga Lake.
  • West Lake – A lake located west of the hamlet of Canada Lake. It is connected to Canada Lake.
  • Wheelerville – A hamlet north of Caroga Lake hamlet on NY-10.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Caroga town, Fulton County, New York". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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