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De Peyster, New York

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Population in 2010: 998.
Population change since 2000: +6.6%
 
Males: 504  (50.5%)
Females: 494  (49.5%)
Median resident age:

28.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13633.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,031 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
De Peyster:

$53,031
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,596 (it was $10,667 in 2000)

De Peyster town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,416 (it was $43,800 in 2000)
De Peyster:

$90,416
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,040; detached houses: $170,732; townhouses or other attached units: $459,774; in 2-unit structures: $389,853; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $379,409; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $432,214; mobile homes: $74,789; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $95,045
March 2022 cost of living index in De Peyster: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in De Peyster, NY (2010)
    • 96596.7%White alone
    • 191.9%Hispanic
    • 101.0%Black alone
    • 40.4%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (17.4%), French (14.9%), Irish (13.4%), English (9.7%), United States (9.6%), Scottish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 376 feet

Land area: 43.1 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

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11 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.2%
New York:

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

1.8% ($785)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (100.6 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (143.4 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (268.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Oswegatchie, NY (2.4 miles ),
Heuvelton, NY (2.4 miles ),
De Kalb, NY (2.7 miles ),
Rensselaer Falls, NY (2.8 miles ),
Macomb, NY (2.8 miles ),
DeKalb Junction, NY (2.9 miles ),
Richville, NY (3.1 miles ),
Morristown, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.54 N, Longitude: 75.46 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in De Peyster, NY in 2022
De Peyster satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $56,000
  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $75,100
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $69,700
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,000
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $31,400
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $31,400
  • 2013: 7 buildings, average cost: $31,400
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $45,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $92,000
  • 2010: 7 buildings, average cost: $40,400
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $37,400
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $37,400
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $37,400
Number of permits per 10,000 De Peyster, NY residents
Average permit cost in De Peyster, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in De Peyster, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.3%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Food (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.4%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Wood products (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.3%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
Most common occupations in De Peyster, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (21.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.1%)
  • Cashiers (7.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)

Average climate in De Peyster, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

De Peyster-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 72% 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 68.8 miles away from De Peyster center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from De Peyster 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 86.0 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 205.1 miles away from the city 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 326.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.4 miles away from De Peyster 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 St. Lawrence County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
De Peyster topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near De Peyster:

  • UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; HEUVELTON, NY)
  • UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; RENSSELAER FALLS, NY)
  • UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
  • UNITED HELPERS CEDARS NURSING (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
  • UNITED HELPERS CARE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
  • RIVER LEDGE HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)
  • CLAXTON-HEPBURN MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; OGDENSBURG, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to De Peyster:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 15 miles; Canton, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,411)
  • St Lawrence University (about 16 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • Clarkson University (about 25 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 26 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 4,307)
  • Jefferson Community College (about 46 miles; Watertown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,886)
  • SUNY College at Oswego (about 93 miles; Oswego, NY; FT enrollment: 7,550)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 99 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)

Private elementary/middle school in De Peyster:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in De Peyster: Kokomo Corners (A), Bittersweet Farm (B), Chambers Farms (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Purmort Cemetery (1), East Road Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Mud Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mud Lake Outlet (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Newton Martin Curtis - Union Army general and Medal of Honor recipient.

St. Lawrence 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:

3.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

79.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.6%
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: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

27.2%
Whole state:

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

12.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in De Peyster:

Marital status in De Peyster, NY
  • Never married: 28.2%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in De Peyster:

  • High school or higher: 66.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for De Peyster, NY (based on St. Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,47832
Mainline Protestant8,07572
Evangelical Protestant5,36455
Other2,09311
Black Protestant1791
None71,755-
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: 28
St. Lawrence County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
St. Lawrence County:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
St. Lawrence County:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Lawrence County:

8.5%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
St. Lawrence County:

13.3%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in De Peyster:

  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WSLB (1400 AM; 1 kW; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDM (1470 AM; 1 kW; POTSDAM, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE RADIO, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in De Peyster:

  • WNCQ-FM (102.9 FM; MORRISTOWN, NY; Owner: WATERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • W289AE (105.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC.)
  • WBDB (92.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
  • WYSX (98.7 FM; OGDENSBURG, NY; Owner: WATERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRCD (101.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER INC.)
  • WGIX-FM (95.3 FM; GOUVERNEUR, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS NORTH, INC.)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WYSI (96.7 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER, INC.)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WSLU (89.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around De Peyster:

  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in De Peyster: Newton Martin Curtis.

De Peyster fatal accident list:

Nov 27, 2019 10:34 PM, East Rd, Lat: 44.577097, Lon: -75.402858, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 26, 2005 02:43 PM, Sr-184, Lat: 44.577560, Lon: -75.456060, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 23, 1999 00:30 AM, East Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.1mTotal length
  • $518,000Total costs
  • 457Total average daily traffic
  • 45Total average daily truck traffic
  • 640Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Most common first names in De Peyster, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William482.2 years
Elmer372.3 years
Mary378.4 years
Robert368.4 years
Dorothy266.0 years
Helen270.0 years
Arnold271.0 years
Irene278.1 years
James270.5 years
Lula278.1 years
Most common last names in De Peyster, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Todd574.4 years
Beaulieu377.0 years
Downing378.3 years
Parish384.7 years
Jones277.5 years
Baldock270.5 years
Creighton272.0 years
Bayne282.1 years
Finley272.5 years
Freeman273.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in De Peyster, NY
  • 57.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.7%Wood
  • 7.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%Electricity
  • 0.9%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in De Peyster, NY
  • 55.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.5%Wood
  • 5.0%Utility gas


De Peyster compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Median age 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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