Italy, New York
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Italy is a town located in Yates County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,087. The town takes its name from the European country, Italy.
The Town of Italy is in the southwestern part of the county.
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History
The town was once the location of a large elm tree that was a council site for local natives. m
Geography
The west town line is the border of Ontario County, New York, and the south town line is the border of Steuben County, New York. The town is at the south end of Canandaigua Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 104.3 km² (40.3 mi²). 104.0 km² (40.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.27% water.
The town is noted for its sharp hills and upland areas.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,087 people, 421 households, and 293 families residing in the town. The population density is 10.5/km² (27.1/mi²). There are 584 housing units at an average density of 5.6/km² (14.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.34% White, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 421 households out of which 31.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 21.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,750, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $25,795 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,472. 12.7% of the population and 7.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.4% of those under the age of 18 and 1.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Italy
- Italy (formerly Italy Hollow) -- The hamlet of Italy on ROute 18.
- Italy Hill -- A hamlet near the east town line on Routes 32 and 34.
- Italy Naples -- A location near the west town line.