Oakfield (town), New York
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Oakfield is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,203.
The Town of Oakfield is on the northern border of Genesee County and was incorporated in 1842. Within the town there is also a village called Oakfield. Earlier this area was known as Plainbrook.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 62.0 km² (23.9 mi²). 60.7 km² (23.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.96% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,203 people, 1,151 households, and 858 families residing in the town. The population density is 52.7/km² (136.6/mi²). There are 1,250 housing units at an average density of 20.6/km² (53.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.25% White, 1.03% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,151 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% are married couples living together, 9.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are non-families. 20.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,579, and the median income for a family is $45,506. Males have a median income of $32,355 versus $23,403 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,405. 7.8% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.