Mentz, New York
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Mentz is a town located in Cayuga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,446.
The Town of Mentz is on the central part of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1802 as the Town of Jefferson, while still part of Onondaga County, New York. In 1808 it assumed its current name.
Geography
The north town line is defined by the Erie Canal (Seneca River). The New York State Thruway crosses the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.5 km² (17.2 mi²). 44.2 km² (17.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.81% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,446 people, 932 households, and 676 families residing in the town. The population density is 55.4/km² (143.5/mi²). There are 999 housing units at an average density of 22.6/km² (58.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.52% White, 0.94% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 1.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 932 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% are non-families. 21.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $34,398, and the median income for a family is $36,637. Males have a median income of $31,500 versus $20,172 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,494. 11.8% of the population and 9.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Mentz
- Centerport -- A hamlet on the east town line and Route 31.
- High Bridge -- A location in the northwest part of the town.
- North Port Byron -- A hamlet north of Port Byron village on Route 38.
- Port Byron -- The Village of Port Byron.