Glenville, Schenectady County, New York
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Glenville is a town located in Schenectady County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 28,183.
The Town of Glenville is in the northern part of the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 131.8 km² (50.9 mi²). 129.2 km² (49.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.97% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 28,183 people, 11,150 households, and 7,827 families residing in the town. The population density is 218.2/km² (565.0/mi²). There are 11,582 housing units at an average density of 89.7/km² (232.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.35% White, 0.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 11,150 households out of which 30.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% are non-families. 26.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $52,373, and the median income for a family is $62,599. Males have a median income of $42,992 versus $29,228 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,795. 4.1% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.2% are 65 or older.
Communities and locations in Glenville
- Alplaus -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
- East Glenville -- A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
- Glenville Center --
- Glen Ridge --
- Green Corners --
- Harmon Park --
- High Mills --
- Komar Park --
- Ralmar Park --
- Scotia -- The Village of Scotia lies in the south part of the town.
- Stoodley Corners --
- Tucker Heights --
- West Glenville --
- Woodruff Heights --