Speculator, New York
Speculator: Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America
About
Speculator is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 324 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 297 inhabitants.
The city was created 100 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Speculator
| Population : | 297 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Area : | 122.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,739 feet / 530 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1925 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:02:21 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 12164 |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Speculator is located at 43°29'50"N 74°21'43"W (43.4972900, -74.3618100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Speculator decreased by 9.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 324 | - | census |
| 2011 | 319 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 318 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 315 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 310 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 310 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 301 | -2.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 298 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 297 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 299 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 297 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Schools in Speculator
College & universities near Speculator, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197531 | Word of Life Bible Institute | Pottersville (NY) | 12860-0129 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Speculator, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Speculator
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Speculator Post Office | Speculator (NY) | 12164 |
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hamilton County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake | 1,216 | Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States |
| Lake Pleasant | 710 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America |
| Long Lake | 636 | Town in Hamilton County, New York, United States |
| Wells | 613 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hope | 357 | Town in New York, United States |
| Inlet | 301 | Town in New York, United States |
| Arietta | 269 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America |
| Benson | 169 | Town in New York State |
