Cambridge (town), New York
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Cambridge is a town located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,152.
The Town of Cambridge contains part of a village, also called Cambridge.
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History
The Town of Cambridge, formerly in Albany County, New York, was transferred to Washington County in 1791.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²). 94.2 km² (36.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.33% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,152 people, 795 households, and 581 families residing in the town. The population density is 22.8/km² (59.2/mi²). There are 868 housing units at an average density of 9.2/km² (23.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.44% White, 0.84% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 795 households out of which 35.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% are non-families. 22.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $46,579, and the median income for a family is $50,714. Males have a median income of $32,165 versus $27,667 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,529. 5.9% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Cambridge
- Archdale --
- Cambridge -- The Village of Cambridge is at the eastern town line.
- Coila --
- Fly Summit --
- North Cambridge --
- South Cambridge --
- West Cambridge --
External links
- Town of Cambridge (http://www.washingtoncounty.org/cambridge/town.htm)