Lewisboro, New York
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Lewisboro is a town located in Westchester County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,324. The town is named after John Lewis.
The Town of Lewisboro is in the northeastern part of the county.
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History
After purchasing land from the local natives, the first settlers established themselves around South Salem. The town was formed in 1747 as the "Town of Salem." By 1790 the town assumed it current dimensions as lands were removed for other towns. The name also changed to South Salem in 1806. John Lewis, a financier, requested that the town be given his name and established a fund for the town.
Geography
The east town line is the border of Connecticut. Interstate 684 passes up the west side of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 75.4 km² (29.1 mi²). 72.1 km² (27.9 mi²) of it is land and 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.36% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,324 people, 4,218 households, and 3,425 families residing in the town. The population density is 170.9/km² (442.5/mi²). There are 4,465 housing units at an average density of 61.9/km² (160.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.18% White, 1.19% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 2.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,218 households out of which 47.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% are non-families. 15.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.91 and the average family size is 3.26.
In the town the population is spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $112,462, and the median income for a family is $129,473. Males have a median income of $84,616 versus $48,900 for females. The per capita income for the town is $54,795. 1.9% of the population and 1.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 2.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Lewisboro
- Boutonville -- A hamlet.
- Cross River -- A hamlet.
- Goldens Bridge -- A hamlet in the western part of the town.
- Lake Katonah -- A hamlet.
- Lewisboro -- The hamlet of Lewisboro on Route 123.
- South Salem -- A hamlet.
- Twin Lakes Village -- A hamlet at the north town line.
- Vista -- A hamlet.
- Waccabuc -- A hamlet.
External links
- Lewisboro official website (http://www.lewisborogov.com/)