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Saratoga County

Population in July 2008: 1,830. Population change since 2000: -0.6%
 

Males: 927  (50.7%)
Females: 903  (49.3%)

Median resident age:  36.6 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $54,799 (it was $43,194 in 2000)
Providence:  $54,799
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,038
Providence:  $24,038
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $166,307 (it was $89,300 in 2000)
Providence:  $166,307
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $188,558; Detached houses: $220,170; Townhouses or other attached units: $137,640; Mobile homes: $56,304

Providence, NY residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Providence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Black (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Providence: 88.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Irish (19.5%), German (18.6%), English (12.2%), Italian (8.1%), Polish (7.9%), French (7.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1600 feet

Land area: 44.0 square miles.

Population density: 42 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Providence

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Providence town

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

35 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.9%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Providence:  1.8% ($1,585)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (21.7 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (156.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Galway, NY (2.3 miles ), Broadalbin, NY (2.5 miles ), Edinburg, NY (2.9 miles ), Greenfield, NY (3.0 miles ), Perth, NY (3.1 miles ), Northampton, NY (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 18 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $90,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.10 N, Longitude: 74.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Providence household income distribution Providence home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Printing and related support activities (9%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)



Providence-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Providence town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Providence-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 86% 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 60.5 miles away from Providence 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, Depth: 6.8 mi) earthquake occurred 97.1 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 45.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.3 miles away from Providence center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, 3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/24/2002 at 23:46:00, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.1 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.6 miles away from Providence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Providence:
  • FOUR WINDS (about 15 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY)
  • SARATOGA HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY)
  • NATHAN LITTAUER HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; GLOVERSVILLE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Providence, NY

Amtrak stations near Providence:
  • 13 miles: SARATOGA SPRINGS (WEST AVE. & STATION LN.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 14 miles: AMSTERDAM (RAILROAD & W. MAIN STS.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Providence:
  • SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE (about 15 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,499)
  • SKIDMORE COLLEGE (about 15 miles; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; FT enrollment: 2,317)
  • UNION COLLEGE (about 20 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,315)
  • SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,316)
  • EXCELSIOR COLLEGE (about 30 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,096)
  • THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE (about 30 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 3,116)
  • ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; QUEENSBURY, NY; FT enrollment: 2,182)

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Notable locations in Providence: Wiley Corners (A), Skinner Corners (B), Long Corners (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Providence: Providence Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Barkersville Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Round Lake (A), Ronna Pond (B), Steele Reservoir (C), Lake Nancy (D), Cooks Reservoir (E), Packers Pond (F), Ireland Vly (G), Shew Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Alder Creek (A), Black Creek (B), Cadman Creek (C), Joby Creek (D), Cloutler Creek (E), West Vly Creek (F), Fayville Creek (G), Steele Creek (H), Evans Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.3%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.9%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.4%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.6%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Providence, NY



Providence compared to New York 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Saratoga County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (66%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Providence

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents65.9%12.7%4.8%2.1%2.1%
Congregations8.6%19.8%7.8%2.6%7.8%
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAReformed Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.6%1.2%1.0%6.7%
Congregations2.6%6.0%3.4%0.9%40.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.50% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,124 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.50%
New York average:  5.41%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($461 average AGI)
Saratoga County:  0.09%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Albany County, NY  1.27% ($49,530 average AGI)
from Schenectady County, NY  0.70% ($49,152)
from Rensselaer County, NY  0.60% ($40,801)


7.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,899 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.39%
New York average:  6.26%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($368 average AGI)
Saratoga County:  0.08%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Albany County, NY  1.14% ($40,884 average AGI)
to Schenectady County, NY  0.70% ($45,352)
to Warren County, NY  0.63% ($36,567)


Strongest AM radio stations in Providence:
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSS (1490 AM; 1 kW; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: WEBER COMM. OF AMSTERDAM, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WIZR (930 AM; 1 kW; JOHNSTOWN, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Providence:
  • WBKK (97.7 FM; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: GEM ASSOCIATES, L. P.)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKRD (93.7 FM; SCOTIA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WCQL (95.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WSSK (89.7 FM; SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Providence:
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFNY-CA (Channel 49; GLOVERSVILLE, NY; Owner: MICHAEL A. SLEEZER)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 13
Total length: 14 meters (46ft)
Total costs: $3,970,000
Total average daily traffic: 4,360
Total average daily truck traffic: 216
Total future (year 1997) average daily traffic: 5,721

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 1
  • 1910-1919: 1
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 1
  • 1990-1999: 2
  • 2000-2009: 4
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Providence, NY

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Wiley Town Antioch Road, Structure height: 55.8 m, Call Sign: KNKA263
    869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2006, Expiration Date: 10/01/2016, Certifier: David C Jatlow
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 11760 Us Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Wiley Town & Antioch Rd, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: WNZM302, Licensee ID: L00348838
    Assigned Frequencies : 861.962 MHz, 862.962 MHz, 863.962 MHz, 864.962 MHz, 865.962 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/22/1997, Expiration Date: 05/22/2007, Cancelation Date: 09/19/2001
    Registrant: Ronald Legros, 137 Town Office Rd, Troy, NY 12180, Phone: (617) 343-7687

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Cr 16, Call Sign: WNDR783, Licensee ID: L00005651
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.4200 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/11/2005, Expiration Date: 08/28/2015
    Registrant: County Of Saratoga, 25 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020, Phone: (518) 885-2232
  • Fish House Rd Rd 1 Middle Grove, Call Sign: KBK208, Licensee ID: L00005651
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/16/2001, Expiration Date: 09/29/2011
    Registrant: County Of Saratoga, County Complex, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, Phone: (518) 885-2232

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, Barkersville Rd, Overall height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WNEW677, Licensee ID: L00005651
    Assigned Frequencies : 2183.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/23/1998, Expiration Date: 04/05/2009
    Registrant: County Of Saratoga
  • Wiley Town & Antioch Rds, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPJB741
    Assigned Frequencies : 942.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/14/1995, Expiration Date: 12/14/2000, Cancelation Date: 03/18/2001
    Registrant: Phone: (518) 458-6090
  • PROVIDENCE, Antioch Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.1 m, Call Sign: WLL412
    Assigned Frequencies : 6600.62 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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