Ballston, New York
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Ballston is a town located in Saratoga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,729. The name is derived from an early settler, Eliphalet Ball.
The Town of Ballston is in the south part of the County.
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History
The area was originally called Ballton. The town was formed in 1788.
Geography
Part of the south town line is the border of Schenectady County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 77.7 km² (30.0 mi²). 76.7 km² (29.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.33% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,729 people, 3,243 households, and 2,425 families residing in the town. The population density is 113.8/km² (294.8/mi²). There are 3,388 housing units at an average density of 44.2/km² (114.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.49% White, 0.52% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,243 households out of which 36.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% are non-families. 21.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $54,845, and the median income for a family is $61,709. Males have a median income of $44,365 versus $30,918 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,206. 4.6% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Ballston
- Ballston Center -- A hamlet south of Ballston Spa on Route 50.
- Ballston Spa -- The south part of the Village of Ballston Spa.
- Burnt Hills --
- Ballston Lake --
- East Hills -- A hamlet on the east town line.
External links
- Town of Ballston (http://www.townofballstonny.nycap.rr.com/)