Louisville, New York

Louisville is a town located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,195.

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History

The town was established in 1810 from part of the Town of Massena.

Geography

The north town line, which is delineated by the Saint Lawrence River, is the international border with Canada, specifically the Province of Ontario. The Grass River flows through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 165.3 km² (63.8 mi²). 124.7 km² (48.2 mi²) of it is land and 40.6 km² (15.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.58% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,195 people, 1,279 households, and 892 families residing in the town. The population density is 25.6/km² (66.3/mi²). There are 1,437 housing units at an average density of 11.5/km² (29.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.84% White, 0.25% African American, 0.97% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,279 households out of which 31.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the town the population is spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $39,125, and the median income for a family is $50,463. Males have a median income of $42,083 versus $25,855 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,127. 11.1% of the population and 9.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Louisville

  • Bradford Island -- An island in the St. Lawrence River.
  • Louisville -- The hamlet of Louisville is in the western part of the town by the Grass River.
  • Louisville Corner - A hamlet north of Lousiville, located on Route 37.
  • Nichols Hill Island -- An island in the St. Lawrence River.
  • Tucker Terrace -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on Route 131, near the St. Lawrence River.
  • Wilson Hill Island -- An island in the St. Lawrence River.

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