Charlotte, New York
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Charlotte is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,713.
The Town of Charlotte was incorporated in 1829. The town is centrally located in the county.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²). 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,713 people, 612 households, and 457 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.1/km² (46.9/mi²). There are 704 housing units at an average density of 7.4/km² (19.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.42% White, 0.00% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 612 households out of which 36.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.80 and the average family size is 3.22.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,192, and the median income for a family is $40,893. Males have a median income of $32,009 versus $22,734 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,733. 11.7% of the population and 10.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.1% of those under the age of 18 and 17.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Charlotte
- Arab Hill -- A location near the eastern town line.
- Charlotte Center -- A hamlet northeast of Sinclairville on Route 77.
- Moons -- A location near the western town line.
- Pettit Corners -- A hamlet northwest of Sinclairville and west of Charlotte Center.
- Pickett School -- A hamlet in the northwest corner of the town on Route 75.
- Sinclairville - A part of the Village of Sinclairville is in the southwest corner of the town.
External links
- Town of Charlotte government (http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/charlotte_list.htm)