Denmark, New York
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Denmark is a town located in Lewis County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,747.
The Town of Denmark is on the north border of the county.
Geography
The northwest town line is the border of Jefferson County, New York, and the Black River forms the east town line.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 132.2 km² (51.0 mi²). 131.1 km² (50.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.84% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,747 people, 977 households, and 753 families residing in the town. The population density is 21.0/km² (54.3/mi²). There are 1,149 housing units at an average density of 8.8/km² (22.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.76% White, 0.51% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 1.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 977 households out of which 37.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% are non-families. 17.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.79 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,696, and the median income for a family is $45,046. Males have a median income of $33,147 versus $22,375 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,960. 12.4% of the population and 7.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Denmark
- Briggs Corners -- A hamlet west of Castorland village on Route 410.
- Cameron Corners -- A hamlet near the north town line, east of Copenhagen village.
- Castorland -- The Village of Castorland is near the east town line on Route 410.
- Clark Corners -- A hamlet south of Copenhagen.
- Copenhagen -- The Village of Copenhagen on Route 12 in the northwest part of the town.
- Deer River -- A hamlet north of Denmark village.
- Deer River Station -- A location east of Deer River near the Black River.
- Denmark -- The hamlet of Denmark on Route 26.