Copake, New York
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Copake is a town located in Columbia County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,278.
The Town of Copake is on the eastern border of the county.
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Geography
The east town line is the border of Massachusetts and Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 109.1 km² (42.1 mi²). 106.1 km² (41.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.75% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,278 people, 1,280 households, and 869 families residing in the town. The population density is 30.9/km² (80.0/mi²). There are 2,185 housing units at an average density of 20.6/km² (53.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.55% White, 0.70% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. 2.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,280 households out of which 27.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% are non-families. 25.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% 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 2.89.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $42,261, and the median income for a family is $46,544. Males have a median income of $32,004 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,088. 8.1% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Copake
- Copake -- The hamlet of Copake.
- Copake Falls --
- Copake Lake -- A lake on the eastern town line.
- Taconic Shores --
- West Copake --
See also
- Copake Lake, New York, census region.