Geddes, New York
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Geddes is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,740.
The Town of Geddes is west of Syracuse, New York.
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History
The town was formed from the Town of Salina.
Geography
Geddes is south of Onondaga Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.6 km² (12.2 mi²). 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.28% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,740 people, 7,262 households, and 4,807 families residing in the town. The population density is 741.3/km² (1,920.3/mi²). There are 7,620 housing units at an average density of 318.4/km² (824.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.06% White, 0.48% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,262 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,852, and the median income for a family is $51,609. Males have a median income of $40,688 versus $26,575 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,986. 8.2% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.