Bleecker : New York
Bleecker is a town located in Fulton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 573. The name is from Barent Bleecker, one of the original landowners of the region.
The Town of Bleecker is north of the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown and in the northern part of the county.
History
The town was established in 1831, but did not arrive at its current dimensions until 1842. Lumbering and tanning were important early industries.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Hamilton County, New York. The town is inside the Adirondack State Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 154.0 km˛ (59.5 mi˛). 148.2 km˛ (57.2 mi˛) of it is land and 5.8 km˛ (2.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.78% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 573 people, 232 households, and 173 families residing in the town. The population density is 3.9/km˛ (10.0/mi˛). There are 429 housing units at an average density of 2.9/km˛ (7.5/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.08% White, 0.00% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
