Morris (town), New York
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Town of Morris, Otsego County, NY
The Town of Morris is located on the western border of Otsego County, New York, northwest of the City of Oneonta. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 1,867. The Village of Morris is located within the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.3 km² (39.1 mi²). 101.1 km² (39.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.23% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,867 people, 737 households, and 529 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.5/km² (47.8/mi²). There are 859 housing units at an average density of 8.5/km² (22.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.84% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 737 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% are married couples living together, 12.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% are non-families. 23.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 2.92.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $34,176, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $28,824 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,427. 12.9% of the population and 9.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Morris
- Collier Bridge --
- Elm Grove --
- Filer Corners --
- Morris -- The Village of Morris.