Lorraine, New York
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Lorraine is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 930. The town is named after Lorraine, a region in France.
The Town of Lorraine is on the south border of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1804 from part of the Town of Mexico (Oneida County, New York). At that time the town was called "Malta," but the name was changed to the current name in 1808.
Geography
The south town line is the border of Oswego County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.0 km² (39.0 mi²). 101.0 km² (39.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 930 people, 327 households, and 248 families residing in the town. The population density is 9.2/km² (23.8/mi²). There are 400 housing units at an average density of 4.0/km² (10.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.57% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 327 households out of which 41.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% are non-families. 17.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.24.
In the town the population is spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 104.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,523, and the median income for a family is $40,417. Males have a median income of $32,083 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,471. 15.5% of the population and 9.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.5% of those under the age of 18 and 17.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Lorraine
- Allendale -- A hamlet in the northwest corner of the town on Route 97.
- French Settlement -- A former location in the town.
- Gould Corners -- A location near the north town line.
- Haights Corners -- A location near the west town line.
- Lorraine -- The hamlet of Lorraine is located on Route 189 in the northern part of the town. The community was first settled around 1803.
- Lorraine Gulf -- A valley in the north part of the town.
- Totmans Gulf -- A valley in the northwest part of the town.
- Waterville -- A hamlet near the east border of the town.
- Winona -- A hamlet in the south part of the town on Route 90.
External links
- Lorraine history (http://history.rays-place.com/ny/lorraine-ny.htm)
- Additional historical information (http://hasjny.tripod.com/id8.html)