Bethany, New York
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Bethany is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,760.
The Town of Bethany was incorporated in 1812 and lies on the south border of Genesee County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²). 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,760 people, 636 households, and 499 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.8/km² (48.8/mi²). There are 665 housing units at an average density of 7.1/km² (18.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.05% White, 0.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 0.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 636 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $45,450, and the median income for a family is $50,234. Males have a median income of $32,113 versus $24,643 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,693. 5.1% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Bethany
- Bethany Center -- A hamlet at the intersection of Route 20 and Bethany Center Road.
- East Bethany -- This hamlet is the government center, located on Route 63.
- Linden -- A hamlet in the southwest corner of town.
- Little Canada -- A hamlet northeast of East Bethany on Route 63.
- Suicide Corners -- A location on Route 20 east of Bethany Center.
- West Bethany -- A hamlet on the west border by the Town of Alexander.