Clarkson, New York
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Clarkson is a town located in Monroe County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,072. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.
The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county.
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History
The Town of Clarkson was incorporated in 1819. The town was previously part of the Town of Murray.
Geography
The west town line is the border of Orleans County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.1 km² (33.2 mi²). 86.0 km² (33.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,072 people, 2,034 households, and 1,582 families residing in the town. The population density is 70.6/km² (182.8/mi²). There are 2,090 housing units at an average density of 24.3/km² (62.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.92% White, 2.03% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 2.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,034 households out of which 41.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% are non-families. 18.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $53,438, and the median income for a family is $58,212. Males have a median income of $41,397 versus $25,795 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,555. 4.9% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Clarkson
- Brockport -- Part of the Village of Brockport is in the town.
- Clarkson -- A hamlet formerly known as Murray Corners that was an important community on Ridge Road until the opening of the Erie Canal and railroads.
- Garland -- A hamlet in the southeast part of town on Ridge Road.
- Otis -- A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Redman Corners -- A hamlet on Ridge Road on the west side of the town.
- Ridge Road -- State Route 104, once the major highway between Rochester and Niagara Falls.
External links
- Town of Clarkson, NY webpage (http://www.clarksonny.org)