Callicoon (town), New York
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Callicoon is a town located in Sullivan County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,052.
The Town of Callicoon is in the western part of the county (A hamlet called Callicoon is not in this town but is in the adjacent Town of Delaware).
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History
The town was formed in 1842 from the Town of Liberty. The original spelling of the name was "Collikoon." Part of the town was given over to form the Town of Fremont in 1851.
Geography
Callicoon Creek, which flows through the town, was once called "Beaverkill Creek."
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 126.9 km² (49.0 mi²). 126.0 km² (48.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,052 people, 1,222 households, and 811 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.2/km² (62.7/mi²). There are 1,797 housing units at an average density of 14.3/km² (36.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.81% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.15% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 4.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,222 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% are non-families. 27.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,811, and the median income for a family is $46,645. Males have a median income of $34,524 versus $24,185 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,272. 10.5% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Callicoon
- Callicoon Center -- A hamlet in the north part of the town at the junction of Routes 122 and 125. This community was originally called Thurmansville.
- Jeffersonville -- The Village of Jeffersonville.
- North Branch -- A hamlet on the north branch of the Callicoon Creek and Route 122.
- Youngsville -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
External links
- Town of Callicoon, NY (http://www.sullivancounty.net/townships/callicoon.htm)