Davenport, New York
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Davenport is a town located in Delaware County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,774.
The Town of Davenport is in the northeast part of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1817 from part of the Town of Kortright and Meredith.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Otsego County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 135.9 km² (52.5 mi²). 135.6 km² (52.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,774 people, 1,132 households, and 758 families residing in the town. The population density is 20.5/km² (53.0/mi²). There are 1,478 housing units at an average density of 10.9/km² (28.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.98% White, 0.54% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,132 households out of which 30.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% are non-families. 25.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% 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 2.93.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,676, and the median income for a family is $37,917. Males have a median income of $28,348 versus $22,895 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,075. 10.1% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Davenport
- Butts Corner -- A hamlet east of Davenport village on Route 23.
- Davenport -- The hamlet of Davenport on Route 23.
- Davenport Center -- A hamlet between Davenport village and West Davenport.
- Fergusonville -- A historic location north of Davenport village.
- Hoseaville -- A hamlet east of Davenport village on Route 23.
- West Davenport -- A hamlet in the western part of the town.
External links
- Town of Davenport, NY (http://www.delawarecounty.org/davenport)
- Davenport information (http://www.bearsystems.com/davenpor/davenpor.html)