Ashland, Greene County, New York
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- There is another Town of Ashland in Chemung County, New York.
Ashland is a town located in Greene County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 752.
The Town of Ashland is in the northwest part of the county.
Geography
The town is at the north border of the Catskill State Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 67.3 km² (26.0 mi²). 67.3 km² (26.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 752 people, 304 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density is 11.2/km² (29.0/mi²). There are 603 housing units at an average density of 9.0/km² (23.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.21% White, 0.53% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 304 households out of which 28.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 22.7% 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 2.47 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,357, and the median income for a family is $42,031. Males have a median income of $34,750 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,029. 15.8% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Ashland
- Ashland -- The hamlet of Ashland is in the south part of the town on Route 23.
- Batavia Creek -- A west flowing stream that passes Ashaland village.
- Four Corners -- A hamlet on the west town line.
- North Settlement --
- West Settlement --