Halfmoon, New York
|
|
Halfmoon is a town located in Saratoga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 18,474. The Half Moon was the name of the ship of explorer Henry Hudson.
The Town of Halfmoon is in the southeast part of the county.
| Contents |
History
The earliest settlements occurred around 1680. The town was formed while still part of Albany County in 1788. The name was briefly changed to "Orange," but the current name was restored in 1820.
Geography
The south town line, delineated by the Mohawk River, is the border of Albany County, New York. The east town line, at the Hudson River, is the border of Rensselaer County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 87.2 km² (33.7 mi²). 84.5 km² (32.6 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.00% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,474 people, 7,778 households, and 4,861 families residing in the town. The population density is 218.5/km² (565.9/mi²). There are 8,172 housing units at an average density of 96.7/km² (250.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.94% White, 1.27% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,778 households out of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 29.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $46,234, and the median income for a family is $53,515. Males have a median income of $40,076 versus $30,512 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,714. 4.5% of the population and 3.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Halfmoon
- Clifton Park -- The hamlet of Clifton Park is on the west town line.
- Coons -- A hamlet near the north town line.
- Crescent -- A hamlet in the south part of the town.
- Halfmoon -- The hamlet of Halfmoon is in the south part of the town.
- Halfmoon Beach -- A riverbank hamlet in the southwest corner of the town.
- Grays Corners -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
- Mechanicville -- The City of Mechanicsville is at the northeast corner of the town.
- Newtown -- A hamlet in the north part of the town.
External links
- Town of Halfmoon (http://www.townofhalfmoon.org/)