Denmark, NY is a small town located in the northern part of New York State with a population of 2,666 and a population density of 55 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Denmark offers plenty to do year-round, both outdoors and indoors. Popular local businesses include Café 473, which features fine dining and craft cocktails; Blackstone Winery for wine tasting; and Gander Outdoors for outdoor gear and recreation supplies.
Outdoor activities abound in Denmark during all four seasons. In summertime there are numerous hiking trails around Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park, as well as beaches in nearby Chaumont Bay for swimming and fishing. During winter months there are ample opportunities for skiing at Whiteface Mountain or Snow Ridge Ski Resort; snowshoeing or tubing at Snowmobile Safari Tours; or ice fishing on Lake Ontario.
Denmark is also home to several organizations devoted to community service including the Denmark Historical Society, Friends of The Town of Denmark Library Association, The Odyssey House Addiction Treatment Center, and The Rotary Club of Watertown North. Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the local baseball team at the annual Great American Baseball Festival held every spring at Dexter Park or take in some basketball action with the Watertown Wolves semi-pro basketball team playing at Jefferson Community College throughout the year.
The population in Denmark is 2,666. There are 53 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Denmark is 41.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Denmark is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Denmark
- 57.9% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 35.1% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Denmark
- 94.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander