Root, NY is a small town in Montgomery County with a population of 2,008 people. It's population density is 33 people per square mile, which is much less than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Root has a variety of local businesses and organizations that help shape the community. Local businesses include Root General Store, Roots Restaurant, and Root ThriftyMart. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Sacandaga Lake, hiking at Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, and playing golf at Adirondack Golf Dome. Other organizations such as Rotary Club of Amsterdam and Root Community Church provide various services to the citizens of Root. Furthermore, Root's annual sporting events include the Annual Firemen’s Softball Tournament and The Labor Day Weekend Car Show.
The population in Root is 2,008. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Root is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Root is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Root
- 53.2% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 23.7% have children, but are single
Race in Root
- 96.2% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander