Pittsfield, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,366.
Population change since 2000: +5.5%
 
Males: 693  (50.7%)
Females: 673  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13411.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $53,821 (it was $30,078 in 2000)
Pittsfield:

$53,821
NY:

$74,314

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,340 (it was $15,347 in 2000)

Pittsfield town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $133,978 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Pittsfield:

$133,978
NY:

$368,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $210,203; detached houses: $228,976; townhouses or other attached units: $267,552; in 2-unit structures: $201,718; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $435,668; in 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $85,718
March 2022 cost of living index in Pittsfield: 97.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Pittsfield, NY (2010)
    • 1,29895.0%White alone
    • 241.8%Two or more races
    • 231.7%Hispanic
    • 100.7%Black alone
    • 90.7%Asian alone
    • 10.07%American Indian alone
    • 10.07%Other race alone

Races in Pittsfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Pittsfield, New York as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pittsfield is 1,366 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (19.8%), Irish (16.4%), German (14.4%), United States (10.1%), Italian (8.8%), French (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 37.7 square miles.

Population density: 36 people per square mile   (very low).

Pittsfield, New York map

19 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.5%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pittsfield town:

1.9% ($1,154)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (33.4 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (124.6 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (142.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

New Berlin, NY (1.8 miles ),
Morris, NY (2.2 miles ),
New Lisbon, NY (2.5 miles ),
Edmeston, NY (2.6 miles ),
Columbus, NY (2.7 miles ),
Butternuts, NY (3.2 miles ),
Burlington, NY (3.2 miles ),
Gilbertsville, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.61 N, Longitude: 75.27 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Pittsfield, NY in 2021
Pittsfield satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.8%
New York:

4.0%
Most common industries in Pittsfield, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.9%)
  • Educational services (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.0%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
  • Wood products (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (18.5%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (2.8%)
Most common occupations in Pittsfield, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Carpenters (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)

Average climate in Pittsfield, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Pittsfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the Pittsfield town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.5 miles away from the town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pittsfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 103.8 miles away from Pittsfield center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 153.2 miles away from Pittsfield center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 151.1 miles away from Pittsfield center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 354.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.2 miles away from Pittsfield center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 274.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Otsego County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pittsfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pittsfield:

  • VALLEY VIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • NORWICH REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • HOSPICE OF CHENANGO COUNTY (Hospital, about 15 miles away; NORWICH, NY)
  • CATSKILL AREA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
  • CHESTNUT PARK AND REHABILITATION NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)
  • BASSETT HEALTHCARE (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; ONEONTA, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pittsfield:

  • SUNY Oneonta (about 15 miles; Oneonta, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,081)
  • Colgate University (about 20 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)
  • Morrisville State College (about 26 miles; Morrisville, NY; FT enrollment: 2,823)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 30 miles; Delhi, NY; FT enrollment: 2,911)
  • Herkimer County Community College (about 32 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • Mohawk Valley Community College (about 33 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 5,693)
  • Utica College (about 34 miles; Utica, NY; FT enrollment: 2,952)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pittsfield: Ketchum Corners (A), Taylor Corners (B), Waltzing Horse Farm (C), Johnson Farms (D), Peet Hook Pastures (E), Buckhill Farm (F), Briggs Corners (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Silver Lake (A), Morris Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Wharton Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Otsego County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

17.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.3%
Whole state:

7.4%
2 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Pittsfield:

Marital status in Pittsfield, NY
  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Pittsfield:

  • High school or higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pittsfield, NY (based on Otsego County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic11,5996
Mainline Protestant9,63769
Evangelical Protestant1,82926
Other1,0949
Orthodox251
None38,075-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

2.89 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Otsego County:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Otsego County:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Here:

9.96 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.7%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Otsego County:

24.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Otsego County:

15.6%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pittsfield:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCHN (970 AM; 1 kW; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WIBX (950 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF UTICA/ROME, INC.)
  • WDOS (730 AM; 1 kW; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTLB (1310 AM; 5 kW; UTICA, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDLA (1270 AM; 5 kW; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pittsfield:

  • WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WCDO-FM (100.9 FM; SIDNEY, NY; Owner: CDO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZOZ (103.1 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WSKS (97.9 FM; WHITESBORO, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRBY (102.5 FM; ROME, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOUR (96.9 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUNY (89.5 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BC COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCR-FM (106.3 FM; ONEIDA, NY; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WKVU (100.7 FM; UTICA, NY; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WDLA-FM (92.1 FM; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pittsfield:

  • WFXV (Channel 33; UTICA, NY; Owner: QUORUM OF UTICA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W29BJ (Channel 29; BURLINGTON, NY; Owner: KEVIN O'KANE)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.7mTotal length
  • $10,332,000Total costs
  • 4,148Total average daily traffic
  • 367Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,552Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Maddison Road (106996) (Lat: 42.590583 Lon: -75.296083), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN633, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Edward G Roach, Matteson Road (Ny12288-B) (Lat: 42.590583 Lon: -75.296083), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670
  • Edward G Roach, Matteson Road (Ny12288-B) (Lat: 42.590583 Lon: -75.296083), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670
  • Edward G Roach, Matteson Road (Ny12288-B) (Lat: 42.590583 Lon: -75.296083), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670
  • Edward G Roach, Matteson Road (Ny12288-B) (Lat: 42.590583 Lon: -75.296083), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 45.7 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • St Rt 80 (Lat: 42.625083 Lon: -75.321000), Call Sign: KNAW750,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2011, Expiration Date: 11/05/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2022, Registrant: Otsego County 911 Communications, 172 County Highway 33w, Cooperstown, NY 13326, Phone: (607) 547-7530, Fax: (607) 547-7529, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CNFLD, Lat: 43.032694 Lon: -77.517083, Type: Pole, Structure height: 21.2 m, Overall height: 23.6 m, Call Sign: WQSG754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2013, Expiration Date: 09/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2022, Certifier: Scott Mahoney, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pittsfield, NY
  • 62.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.0%Wood
  • 4.2%Electricity
  • 1.5%Other fuel
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pittsfield, NY
  • 74.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Wood
  • 3.0%Electricity


Pittsfield compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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