Little Falls (town), New York
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Little Falls is a town located in Herkimer County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,544.
The Town of Little Falls has on its eastern end a city called Little Falls.
Geography
The south boundary of the town is defined by the Mohawk River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 58.5 km² (22.6 mi²). 58.0 km² (22.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.75% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,544 people, 580 households, and 454 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.6/km² (68.9/mi²). There are 637 housing units at an average density of 11.0/km² (28.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.51% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. 0.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 580 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% are non-families. 17.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.8% 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 2.98.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 103.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,875, and the median income for a family is $43,393. Males have a median income of $30,952 versus $21,065 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,383. 10.7% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Little Falls
- Kelhi Corners -- A location north of the city.
- Little Falls -- The City of Little Falls.