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White Creek, New York

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Population in 2010: 3,356.
Population change since 2000: -1.6%
 
Males: 1,622  (48.3%)
Females: 1,734  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12816.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,354 (it was $34,412 in 2000)
White Creek:

$61,354
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,502 (it was $16,439 in 2000)

White Creek town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $197,512 (it was $84,400 in 2000)
White Creek:

$197,512
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $230,821; detached houses: $233,893; townhouses or other attached units: $212,177; in 2-unit structures: $329,174; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $895,403; mobile homes: $83,938
March 2022 cost of living index in White Creek: 99.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in White Creek, NY (2010)
    • 3,23096.2%White alone
    • 571.7%Hispanic
    • 290.9%Two or more races
    • 170.5%Black alone
    • 170.5%Asian alone
    • 40.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.06%Other race alone

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Ancestries: Irish (24.0%), English (18.8%), German (15.9%), United States (10.8%), French (7.7%), Italian (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 47.9 square miles.

Population density: 70 people per square mile   (very low).

White Creek, New York map

96 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 1.0% Latin America, 0.3% Asia).

This town:

2.8%
New York:

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

2.3% ($1,952)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (32.8 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (124.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (152.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Cambridge, NY (1.5 miles ),
Jackson, NY (2.5 miles ),
Hoosick, NY (2.7 miles ),
Hoosick Falls, NY (2.7 miles ),
Shaftsbury, VT (2.8 miles ),
North Bennington, VT (2.8 miles ),
South Shaftsbury, VT (2.8 miles ),
Greenwich, NY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 43.01 N, Longitude: 73.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in White Creek, NY in 2022
White Creek satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in White Creek, NY
Historical housing units in White Creek, NY
Most common industries in White Creek, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Machinery (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.5%)
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common occupations in White Creek, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)

Average climate in White Creek, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.8. This is better than average.

City:

56.8
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.789. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.789
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.60. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

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

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the White Creek town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 6/24/1960, a category F3 tornado 20.5 miles away from the town center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% 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 82.3 miles away from White Creek center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 105.4 miles away from White Creek 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 103.9 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 94.2 miles away from White Creek center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 141.3 miles away from White Creek center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.6 miles away from White Creek 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 Washington County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

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

Hospitals and medical centers near White Creek:

  • MARY MCCLELLAN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, NY)
  • THE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB AT HOOSICK FALLS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HOOSICK FALLS, NY)
  • PROSPECT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NORTH BENNINGTON, VT)
  • THE ORCHARD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GRANVILLE, NY)
  • VNA AND HOSPICE OF SVHC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • VERMONT VETERANS HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)
  • CENTERS FOR LIVING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BENNINGTON, VT)

Airports located in White Creek:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Creek:

  • Williams College (about 22 miles; Williamstown, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,141)
  • SUNY Empire State College (about 23 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 9,473)
  • Skidmore College (about 24 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 26 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 27 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 28 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)
  • Adirondack Community College (about 29 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,826)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in White Creek: Elm Spring Farm (A), Happenchance Farm (B), Post Corners (C), Perrys Orchard (D), Cambridge Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in White Creek include: Saint Patrick's Church (A), Saint Lukes Church (B), Open Bible Baptist Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Embury Methodist Church (E), Cambridge United Presbyterian Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rosewood Cemetery (1), Quaker Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Owl Kill (A), Pumpkin Hook Creek (B), Center White Creek (C), Cambridge Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Paul Cornell (lawyer) - Lawyer, John W. Sprague - Army general during Civil War.

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in White Creek that have no violations reported:

  • PEACE BE STILL MOTOR INN, LLC (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.4%
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: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.9%
Whole state:

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

1.7%
Whole state:

7.4%
18 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in White Creek in 2000:

  • 35 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 25 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 21 people in religious group quarters
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded

For population 15 years and over in White Creek:

Marital status in White Creek, NY
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 55.3%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in White Creek:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White Creek, NY (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,58110
Mainline Protestant6,25954
Evangelical Protestant1,85619
Other2564
Orthodox1403
None41,124-
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: 12
This county:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
This county:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 47
Washington County:

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

8.1%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
New York:

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

17.1%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in White Creek:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBTN (1370 AM; 1 kW; BENNINGTON, VT; Owner: SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Creek:

  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, 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.)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WQAR (101.3 FM; STILLWATER, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around White Creek:

  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in White Creek: John W. Sprague.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.8mTotal length
  • $15,664,000Total costs
  • 16,979Total average daily traffic
  • 1,482Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,136Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in White Creek, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 101940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for White Creek, NY

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD2VI, Licensee ID: L00313893, Grant Date: 04/26/2001, Expiration Date: 07/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2013, Registrant: Frank E Heaney, 54 Rice Lane, White Creek, NY 12057


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White Creek, NY
  • 72.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.2%Wood
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.4%Electricity
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White Creek, NY
  • 53.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 28.2%Electricity
  • 7.3%Wood
  • 6.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.0%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Other fuel


White Creek compared to New York state average:

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