Murray, New York
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Murray is a town located in Orleans County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,259.
The Town of Murray was incorporated in 1808. Murray is on the east border of the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 80.5 km² (31.1 mi²). 80.4 km² (31.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.19% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,259 people, 1,886 households, and 1,308 families residing in the town. The population density is 77.9/km² (201.6/mi²). There are 2,014 housing units at an average density of 25.1/km² (64.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 83.64% White, 14.63% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,886 households out of which 36.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% are non-families. 24.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 64.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 56.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $38,672, and the median income for a family is $45,184. Males have a median income of $32,795 versus $26,113 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,620. 6.9% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Murray
- Holley - The Village of Holley, on the Erie Canal.
- Fancher -- A community located around the intersection of Routes 387 and 31.
- Murray -- A hamlet on Ridge Road (Route 104).
- Brockville -- North of Fancher on Route 387.
- Hulberton -- East of Fancher by the Erie Canal.