Harmony, New York
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Harmony is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,339.
The Town of Harmony was incorporated in 1816 and is on the south border of the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 118.2 km² (45.6 mi²). 117.9 km² (45.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.24% water.
The south border of the town is the State of Pennsylvania.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,339 people, 837 households, and 662 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.8/km² (51.4/mi²). There are 931 housing units at an average density of 7.9/km² (20.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.95% White, 0.38% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 837 households out of which 37.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% are non-families. 16.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.0% 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, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $32,578, and the median income for a family is $39,167. Males have a median income of $31,927 versus $19,122 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,292. 10.6% of the population and 8.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Harmony
- Blockville -- A hamlet near the north town line by the junction of Routes 35 and 474.
- Brokenstraw Creek -- A stream flowing through the south of the town.
- Cherry Hill -- A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town by Routes 35 and 12.
- Lewis School House --
- Niobe -- A location in the soutneast part of the town.
- Watts Flats -- A community by the eastern town line on Route 35.
- Panama -- The Village of Panama is in the northwest part of the town.