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Black Brook, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,497.
Population change since 2000: -9.8%
 
Males: 767  (51.2%)
Females: 730  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

44.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12912.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,302 (it was $32,634 in 2000)
Black Brook:

$58,302
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,370 (it was $18,049 in 2000)

Black Brook town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $153,761 (it was $64,400 in 2000)
Black Brook:

$153,761
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $199,088; detached houses: $212,279; townhouses or other attached units: $165,284; in 2-unit structures: $545,537; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $216,109; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $548,924; mobile homes: $82,996
March 2022 cost of living index in Black Brook: 97.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
  • Races in Black Brook, NY (2010)
    • 1,45497.1%White alone
    • 191.3%Two or more races
    • 120.8%Hispanic
    • 70.5%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 20.1%Asian alone

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

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Ancestries: French (31.3%), Irish (15.8%), United States (12.0%), French Canadian (11.0%), English (9.3%), German (8.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 966 feet

Land area: 130.2 square miles.

Population density: 11 people per square mile   (very low).

Black Brook, New York map

9 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
New York:

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

1.7% ($1,112)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (117.6 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (202.7 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (252.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Au Sable Forks, NY (2.6 miles ),
Redford, NY (2.7 miles ),
Wilmington, NY (2.8 miles ),
Jay, NY (3.0 miles ),
Saranac, NY (3.2 miles ),
Au Sable, NY (3.7 miles ),
Peru, NY (3.7 miles ),
Keeseville, NY (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.50 N, Longitude: 73.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Black Brook, NY in 2022
Black Brook satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $750,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $216,700
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $164,300
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $164,300
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $132,900
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $56,300
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $78,600
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $81,800
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Black Brook, NY residents
Average permit cost in Black Brook, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Black Brook, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (20.7%)
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.3%)
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Black Brook, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (16.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Black Brook, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Black Brook, New York average temperatures Black Brook, New York average precipitation Black Brook, New York humidity Black Brook, New York wind speed Black Brook, New York snowfall Black Brook, New York sunshine Black Brook, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 77.4. This is about average.

City:

77.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.100. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.100
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 39.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

39.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.51. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Black Brook-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 4.5 miles away from Black Brook 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 3.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 46.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 129.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 167.7 miles away from Black Brook center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 4.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clinton County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Black Brook topographic map

Amtrak stations near Black Brook:

  • 18 miles: PORT KENT (RTE. 9 NORTH) - Seasonal Station . Services: free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: LAKE PLACID (MAIN ST.) - Seasonal Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Black Brook:

  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 21 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,934)
  • Champlain College (about 29 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 30 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 30 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 31 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Middlebury College (about 46 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 60 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 4,307)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Middle Kilns (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Black Brook include: Saint James Episcopal Church (A), Saint Matthew's Church (B), Holy Name Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Holy Name Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Little Mud Pond (A), Military Pond (B), Mud Pond (C), Newberry Pond (D), Oncio Pond (E), Ore Pond (F), Slush Pond (G), Tefft Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Silver Lake Brook (A), Palmer Brook (B), Pete Lagus Brook (C), Bear Brook (D), Allegany Brook (E), Taylor Pond Outlet (F), Stord Brook (G), Alder Brook (H), Blake Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Clinton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

14.0%
Whole state:

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

3.3%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Black Brook:

Marital status in Black Brook, NY
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Black Brook:

  • High school or higher: 76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Black Brook, NY (based on Clinton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,69531
Mainline Protestant3,03821
Evangelical Protestant2,41721
Other2,2667
None46,712-
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: 24
Clinton County:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Clinton County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Clinton County:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Here:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
This county:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Clinton County:

25.4%
New York:

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

13.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Black Brook:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNBZ (1240 AM; 1 kW; SARANAC LAKE, NY; Owner: SARANAC LAKE RADIO, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Black Brook:

  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WBTZ (99.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: PLATTSBURGH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKOL (105.1 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WXLG (89.9 FM; NORTH CREEK, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSLL (90.5 FM; SARANAC LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WYZY (106.3 FM; SARANAC LAKE, NY; Owner: SARANAC LAKE RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WLFE-FM (102.3 FM; ST. ALBANS, VT; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Black Brook:

  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCFE-TV (Channel 57; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC TELEVISION COUNCIL)
  • W49BI (Channel 49; ELLENBURG, NY; Owner: PLATTSBURGH PARTNERS)
  • Black Brook, New York
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents14
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count9084
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents13634
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1763
  • Fatalities9741
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents20535
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3160
See more detailed statistics of Black Brook fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.3mTotal length
  • $6,715,000Total costs
  • 1,753Total average daily traffic
  • 89Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,455Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Au Sable Cell Site Tower Road, Palmer Hill (Lat: 44.465889 Lon: -73.674306), Type: Mast, Structure height: 27.1 m, Call Sign: KNKQ287
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Black Brook, NY
  • 80.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.4%Wood
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Black Brook, NY
  • 65.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.5%Electricity
  • 9.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Utility gas


Black Brook compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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