Wirt, New York
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Wirt is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,215.
The Town of Wirt is in the southwest part of the county.
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History
The Town of Wirt was created in 1838 from parts of the Towns of Bolivar and Friendship. The town was first settled around 1812.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.1 km² (36.0 mi²). 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,215 people, 446 households, and 323 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.1/km² (33.8/mi²). There are 669 housing units at an average density of 7.2/km² (18.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.94% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.25% Asian, none Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. None of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 446 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% are non-families. 23.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the town the population is spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $28,456, and the median income for a family is $32,222. Males have a median income of $27,321 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,387. 14.8% of the population and 12.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.