Arkwright, New York
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Arkwright is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device.
The Town of Arkwright was incorporated in 1829. The town is in the northeast quadrant of the county.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.6 km² (35.8 mi²). 92.5 km² (35.7 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 1,126 people, 421 households, and 320 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.2/km² (31.5/mi²). There are 509 housing units at an average density of 5.5/km² (14.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.49% White, 0.27% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 421 households out of which 34.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% are married couples living together, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% are non-families. 18.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.06.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,974, and the median income for a family is $45,294. Males have a median income of $33,313 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,802. 8.8% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.9% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Arkwright
- Arkwright -- The hamlet of Arkwright, located on the west side of the town on Route 83.
- Black Corners -- A hamlet on Route 83 east of Arkwright.
- Canadaway State Wildlive Management Area -- A conservation area in the south part of the town.
- Chicken Tavern -- A hamlet on Route 83 between Arkwright and Black Corners.
- Griswold -- A hamlet in the south part of the town.
- Towns Corners -- A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town.
External links
- Town of Arkwright government (http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/arkwright_list.htm)