Kingsbury, New York

Kingsbury is a town located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,171.

The Town of Kingsbury is on the western border of the county.

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History

The town was founded on a land patent granted to James Bradshaw and his associates in 1762.

Geography

Part of the west town line is the border of Saratoga County, New York and the remainder is the border of Warren County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.6 km² (40.0 mi²). 103.3 km² (39.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,171 people, 4,491 households, and 2,955 families residing in the town. The population density is 108.2/km² (280.2/mi²). There are 4,823 housing units at an average density of 46.7/km² (121.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.17% White, 0.37% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,491 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.97.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $34,919, and the median income for a family is $41,507. Males have a median income of $31,200 versus $21,425 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,433. 12.6% of the population and 9.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Kingsbury

  • Adamsville -- A hamlet on the east town line.
  • Baldwin Corner -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on Route 4.
  • Dunham Basin -- A location east of Hudson Falls.
  • Hudson Falls -- The Village of Hudson Falls is the county seat.
  • Kingsbury -- The hamlet of Kingsbury.
  • Smiths Basin -- A hamlet northeast of Hudson Falls on Route 41.
  • Vaughns Corners -- A hamlet north of Hudson Falls on Route 35.

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