Sackets Harbor, New York
Sackets Harbor: City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
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Sackets Harbor is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,450 and a population density of 242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,376 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1800.
Quick Facts about Sackets Harbor
| Population : | 1,376 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 13685 |
| Area : | 5.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 282 feet / 86 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1801 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:46:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sackets Harbor is located at 43°56'46"N 76°7'9"W (43.9461700, -76.1190900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sackets Harbor decreased by 5.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,450 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,478 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,508 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,489 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,486 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,474 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,431 | -3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,436 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,422 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,397 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,376 | -1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,109 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,820 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,640 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,815 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 29.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 84.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 602 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
Sackets Harbor zip code is 13685.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 36045
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $734,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,820 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,209 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,195 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,085 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 782,671 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 59,164 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,445 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $192,983 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $98,343 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,559 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 804 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,157 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,206 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 926.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.68 |
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People born in Sackets Harbor (12)
People born in Sackets Harbor, including bartender Jerry Thomas, politician Erastus Wells, politician John Pettit, .
List
- Albert Favarger (American engineer and entrepreneur) he was born in 23/10/1851
- George H. Eldridge (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 12/05/1844
- Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr. (United States Army officer and Chief of Engineers) he was born in 10/05/1831
- John M. B. Clitz (United States admiral) he was born in 01/12/1821
- George H. Harlow (American politician) he was born in 05/09/1830
- William H. Penrose (United States Army general (1832–1903)) he was born in 10/03/1832
- John H. King he was born in 19/02/1820
- Henry Boynton Clitz (class of 1845) he was born in 04/07/1824
- Mark W. Clark (American general) he was born in 01/05/1896
Schools in Sackets Harbor
College & universities near Sackets Harbor, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417886 | Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Watertown (NY) | 13601-9509 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sackets Harbor, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Sackets Harbor
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sackets Harbor Post Office | Sackets Harbor (NY) | 13685 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownville | 5,876 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Adams | 4,847 | Town in New York, United States |
| Clayton | 4,647 | Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Watertown | 4,426 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Champion | 4,236 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Calcium | 3,491 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Ellisburg | 3,284 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Carthage | 3,256 | Village in the United States |
| Cape Vincent | 2,661 | Town in New York |
| West Carthage | 1,901 | Village in New York, USA |
| Philadelphia | 1,759 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Adams Center | 1,568 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Waterville | 1,502 | Village in New York, United States |
| Henderson | 1,287 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Smithville | 1,257 | Town in New York, United States |
| Black River | 1,217 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sackets Harbor distances to largest New York cities
