Leicester (town), New York
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Leicester is a town located in Livingston County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,287. The town is named after Leicester Phelps, an early inhabitant.
The Town of Leicester has a village also called Leicester within its borders.
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History
The town was formed in 1802, but the name, originally spelled "Leister," was changed in 1805 to the current form.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.8 km² (33.5 mi²). 86.8 km² (33.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
The Genesee River forms the eastern border of the town, and the west town line is the border of Wyoming County, New York.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,287 people, 849 households, and 640 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.3/km² (68.2/mi²). There are 900 housing units at an average density of 10.4/km² (26.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.86% White, 0.87% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 849 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% are non-families. 20.0% 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 2.66 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,230, and the median income for a family is $46,652. Males have a median income of $35,450 versus $26,420 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,655. 8.2% of the population and 4.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Leicester
- Beards Creek -- A tributary of the Genesee River.
- Cuylerville -- A hamlet northeast of Leicester village on Routes 20A and 39.
- Leicester -- The Village of Leicester is centrally located in the town on Route 20A.
- Letchworth State Park -- A state park at the south town line.
- Pine Tavern Corners or Pine Tavern -- A hamlet southwest of Leicester village on Routes 20A and 39.
- Teed Corners -- A hamlet near the north town line on Route 36.