ZIP Code 12047

Cohoes (k-HOHZ) is an incorporated city located in the northeast corner of Albany County in the U.S. state of New York. The name Cohoes is believed to be derived from a Mohawk term, Ga-ha-oose, referring to the Cohoes Falls and meaning "Place of the Falling Canoe" It is called the "Spindle City" because of the importance of textile manufacturing to its growth in the 19th century. The city's factories processed cotton from the Deep South. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 16,168. In 1795 the first bridge across the Mohawk River was constructed at Cohoes. It was 900 feet long, 24 feet wide, 15 feet high, and based on 13 stone piers. This bridge provided access to the main routes to Cohoes north. It cost $12,000 to build and was a toll to cover the cost of covering the bridge. Another major improvement was the construction of the canals and the bridge bringing easier access to larger markets. One or both canals crossed every farm in Cohoes, and the city was known as Juncta because of being served by the two canals, which improved water traffic. In the early-to-mid 17th century, a whale swam upriver in the Hudson, becoming stranded in the Mohawks River. The Dutch settlers could not easily get to the large carcass to remove it. As it rotted, the river became slick for three weeks. A settler commented that "the air was infected with its stench".

History

Cohoes was once part of the area of Manor of Rensselaerswyck, a feudal-style manor or patroonship. The land north of a line crossing the Cohoes Falls (today Manor Avenue) was outside the Manor and was owned by the Van Olohde family between 1725 and 1750. In the early-to-mid 17th century, a whale swam upriver in the Hudson, becoming stranded in the Mohawk River. The Dutch settlers could not easily get to the large carcass to remove it. As it rotted, the river became slick for three weeks. A settler commented that "the air was infected with its stench... perceptible for two miles to leeward." Beginning about 1646, settlers called this land Whale Island. In 1795 the first bridge across the Mohawks River was constructed at Cohoes. The Erie and Champlain canals were begun in 1817. The section in Cohoes was finished in 1823, stimulating trade for the city. In 1811, Cohoes Manufacturing Company owned entirely by men from Lansingburg, was incorporated. It was the first large industry in the city to use the power of the Mohakaw River and Cohoes falls. Two canals extended from the dam to provide water for power for the Ironworks, the city's main industry, in Troy, Menands and Watervliet. The city was swept away by ice at the break-up of Troy Menands in 1831.

Geography

Cohoes is situated at the confluence of the Mohawk with the Hudson River. It is named for its most famous landmark, the Cohoes Falls, a majestic waterfall first seen by the area's successive generations of indigenous peoples. Within Albany County, the city has the town of Colonie to its northwest, west, and south; with the town and village of Green Island to the south of Van Schaick Island. To the north across the Mohawks River is Saratoga County and Waterford's hamlet of Northside. A bridge connects Cohoes to Waterford. The 112th Street Bridge connects Van Schaik Island to Troy. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km²), of which 3.7 square mile (9.6 km²) is land and 0.5square miles (1.3km²) (11.79%) is water. In the historic era, these were theMohawk Nation, and the city was called Cohoes. It has a population of 2,816. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population will reach 2,917 in the year 2050. The population of Cohoes is expected to exceed 3,000 by the end of the century. It will be the largest city in New York state by the year 2100. The number of people living in Cohoes will exceed 2,100 by 2050, according to the U.N.'s latest estimates.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 16,168. people (677 more than the 2000 census), 7,001 households, and 3,902 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 84.14% White, 12.16% African American, 0. 16% Native American,0.68% Asian, 0.,04% Pacific Islander, 0,59% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population. The city's population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5%. from 45 to 64, and 17.3%. who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there are 86.1 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over, there is 81.6 males. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was2.91. The per capita income for the city is $18,416. About 11.2% of families and 13.3 per cent of the residents were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under 18 and 6.3. of those age 65 or over. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and is located near the border of the state of Texas.

Arts and culture

A number of sites in Cohoes are included on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, including William J. Dickey House and Lock 18 of Enlarged Erie Canal. The town is home to the New York State Museum of Art and the Museum of New York History. The Cohoes Public Library has a collection of more than 1,000 books on the history of the city. The city also has a number of museums, galleries, and galleries. It has a large number of historic buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register, including the Dickey and Lackman Houses and the Matton Shipyard. It is also the site of the largest public library in the state, with more than 2,000 copies of The New York Public Library’s collection of over 1,200 books. It also has the largest library in New York City, with over 2,200 copies of the New Jersey Public Library's collection of about 1,100 books. The library also has its own museum of art, which is located in downtown Cohoes. It contains works by Picasso, Mathewson, Van Schaick, and others. It was founded in 1881. The museum is located on the corner of Main Street and Main Street in the city, and was later moved to its current location in 1883. It opened as a public museum in 1885. It now has a museum of arts and culture, and is also home to a public library.

Infrastructure

New York State Route 787 has its northern terminus in Cohoes. Until the mid-1950s, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad ran the Laurentian train (New York - Montreal) that made a stop at its station in the city. The D&H ran trains from Albany to Saratoga Springs until the early 1960s that made stops there. New York State Road 32 runs northsouth through Cohoes, and goes over the Hudson River to the northern parts of Troy. The city is home to the New York City Marathon, which takes place every year in the summer. The New York and New Jersey Turnpike runs through the city and goes through the town of Schenectady. It also runs through Albany and into the village of Montrose, where it connects to the rest of New York state. It is also the location of the city's main airport, the Newburgh International Airport, which has a terminal in the town's downtown area. The town also has a number of parks and trails, including a hiking trail and a bike trail. It was the site of the first U.S. Air Force base in the United States, which was built in the early 20th century. It has a population of about 2,000 people, and is located in the Finger Lakes region of the state. The village is also home to a large number of historic homes, many of which date back to the early 19th century, including the original homes of the founders of the town.

In popular culture

Author Kurt Vonnegut's character, writer Kilgore Trout, was said to have been a resident of Cohoes in his story, "Requiem for a Dreamer" In popular culture, the town has been used as a setting for the film "The Shawshank Redemption" and the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" The town is also used as the backdrop for the movie "The Godfather", starring Tom Hanks. The town has also been used for the filming of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings", among other films. It is also the setting of the television series "The X-Files", which was set in the town in the 1950s and 1960s. It was also the inspiration for the TV show "The West Wing" in the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1980s and 1990s, "The Simpsons" was filmed in Cohoes. The city is still known as the setting for "The Wizard of Waverly Place" by the children's TV series The West Wing, which was based on the book "Waverly Manor" by Gene Wilder. It has also appeared in "The Walking Dead" as well as "The Muppets" and other TV shows and films, including "M*A*S*H" "Cohoes" is known as one of the last towns in the U.S. to feature in a major film, "Scooby-Doo".

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Cohoes, Albany County, New York = 34.6. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 70. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 80. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Cohoes = 3.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,284 individuals with a median age of 39 age the population dropped by -3.85% in Cohoes, Albany County, New York population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 4,809.70 residents per square mile of area (1,857.18/km²). There are average 2.15 people per household in the 6,820 households with an average household income of $40,468 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.80% of the available work force and has dropped -3.77% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.66%. The number of physicians in Cohoes per 100,000 population = 387.1.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Cohoes = 36.6 inches and the annual snowfall = 46.5 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 122. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 177. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 12.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 51, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Cohoes, Albany County, New York which are owned by the occupant = 40.24%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 17.9 years with median home cost = $124,940 and home appreciation of -14.13%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.98 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $8,863 per student. There are 12.5 students for each teacher in the school, 325 students for each Librarian and 423 students for each Counselor. 10.35% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.78% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.75% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).