Le Ray, New York
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Le Ray is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 19,836. The town is named for Jacques-Donatien Le Ray, from France.
The Town of Le Ray is in the southeast part of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1806. Many of the historic settlements of the town were abandoned due to the formation of Fort Drum.
Geography
The Black River marks the south town border.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 191.7 km² (74.0 mi²). 190.9 km² (73.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,836 people, 4,998 households, and 4,303 families residing in the town. The population density is 103.9/km² (269.1/mi²). There are 5,245 housing units at an average density of 27.5/km² (71.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 70.48% White, 16.36% African American, 0.79% Native American, 2.06% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 6.09% from other races, and 3.73% from two or more races. 10.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,998 households out of which 58.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% are non-families. 10.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.04 and the average family size is 3.28.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 27.9% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 6.8% from 45 to 64, and 2.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 23 years. For every 100 females there are 145.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 167.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $33,359, and the median income for a family is $33,806. Males have a median income of $21,541 versus $21,074 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,140. 9.1% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Le Ray
- Black River -- The Village of Black River.
- Calcium -- A hamlet southwest of Fort Drum.
- Dutch Settlement -- A hamlet in the north part of the town.
- Evans Mills -- The Village of Evans Mills.
- Fort Drum -- The military reservation.
- Hubbard Crossing --
- Ingerson's Corners --
- Pine Plains --
- Slocumville --.