Lenox, New York
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Lenox is a town located in Madison County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,665.
The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border.
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History
The first settlement began around 1800. Some novels of Walter D. Edmonds characterize life in the area at the time of the Erie Canal construction.
Geography
The north town line, defined by Oneida Lake, is the border of Oneida County, New York. The Oneida Creek is on the east town boundary. The New York State Thruway crosses the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.3 km² (36.4 mi²). 94.3 km² (36.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,665 people, 3,485 households, and 2,359 families residing in the town. The population density is 91.9/km² (238.0/mi²). There are 3,877 housing units at an average density of 41.1/km² (106.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.66% White, 0.66% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,485 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,491, and the median income for a family is $46,458. Males have a median income of $34,602 versus $24,922 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,398. 10.6% of the population and 6.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 14.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Lenox
- Campbells Corner --
- Canastota -- The Village of Cansastota is the location of the Utica School of Commerce.
- Lenox -- The hamlet of Lenox, at the southeast corner.
- Lenox Basin --
- Messenger Bay --
- Oneida Valley --
- Quality Hill --
- South Bay -- A bay of Oneida Lake.
- South Bay -- A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake by South Bay.
- Walkers Corners --
- Wampsville -- The Village of Wampsville is the county seat.
- Whitelaw --