Andover (town), New York
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Andover is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,945.
The Town of Andover is on the eastern edge of Allegany County and contains a village of Andover.
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History
The Town of Andover was incorporated in 1824 from part of the Town of Independence.
Geography
The east town line is the border of Steuben County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 102.3 km² (39.5 mi²). 102.2 km² (39.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,945 people, 742 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.0/km² (49.3/mi²). There are 877 housing units at an average density of 8.6/km² (22.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.89% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 742 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% are married couples living together, 7.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 24.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $34,107, and the median income for a family is $40,341. Males have a median income of $30,742 versus $21,012 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,273. 10.4% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Andover
- Andover -- Village of Andover is in the central part of the town on Route 417.
- Dyke Creek -- A stream flowing across the town, named after an early settler.
- Elm Valley -- A hamlet (formerly Shoemakers Corners) at the western town line on Route 417.
External links
- Village and Town of Andover webpage (http://www.andoverny.com)