Romulus, New York
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Romulus is a town located in Seneca County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,036. The town is named after the mythical founder of Rome, Romulus.
The Town of Romulus is in the central part of the county, located between two Finger Lakes.
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History
The town was formed while still part of Onondaga County in 1794. See also Central New York Military Tract.
Geography
The tows is between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 132.9 km² (51.3 mi²). 97.9 km² (37.8 mi²) of it is land and 35.0 km² (13.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 26.34% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,036 people, 583 households, and 420 families residing in the town. The population density is 20.8/km² (53.9/mi²). There are 812 housing units at an average density of 8.3/km² (21.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 81.88% White, 13.75% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.87% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 4.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 583 households out of which 35.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 21.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 124.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 137.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $42,404, and the median income for a family is $45,938. Males have a median income of $39,417 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,332. 14.3% of the population and 9.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Romulus
- Elm Beach -- A location on the west shore of Lake Cayuga.
- Hayt Corners --
- Kendaia --
- Marsh Corner --
- Poplar Beach --
- Romulus -- The hamlet of Romulus is by the north town line.
- Sampson State Park -- A state park on the east shore of Lake Seneca.
- Seneca Army Depot -- A former supply location is partly in the town.
- Willard --