Osceola, New York
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Osceola is a town located in Lewis County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 265.
The Town of Osceola is in the southwest part of the town.
Geography
The south town line is the border of Oneida County, New York, and the west town line is the border of Oswego County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 225.4 km² (87.0 mi²). 225.4 km² (87.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.01% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 265 people, 112 households, and 74 families residing in the town. The population density is 1.2/km² (3.0/mi²). There are 402 housing units at an average density of 1.8/km² (4.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.62% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 112 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.88.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,469, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $31,125 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,467. 12.2% of the population and 13.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.9% of those under the age of 18 and 15.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Osceola
- Monteola --
- New Campbellwood Wye --
- North Osceola --
- Old Campbellwood Wye --
- Osceola -- The hamlet of Osceola is in the south part of the town.