Pavilion, New York
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Pavilion is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,467.
The Town of Pavilion was incorporated in 1841. The town is in the southeast corner of Genesee County.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.5 km² (35.7 mi²). 92.3 km² (35.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.28% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,467 people, 886 households, and 691 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.7/km² (69.2/mi²). There are 930 housing units at an average density of 10.1/km² (26.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.45% White, 0.65% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 886 households out of which 37.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% are married couples living together, 9.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% are non-families. 17.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $48,837, and the median income for a family is $51,750. Males have a median income of $31,074 versus $25,125 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,254. 5.4% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Pavilion
- Bennetts Corners -- A location in the southeastern part of the town.
- Junction -- A location north of Pavilion Center on Route 19.
- Pavilion -- The principal hamlet, located at the junction of Routes 19 and 63.
- Pavilion Center -- A small hamlet at the juction of Routes 19 and 20.
- Phelps Corners -- A location in the southeastern part of the town.
- Texaco Town -- A location on Route 20 at the western town line.
- Union Corners -- A location near the eastern border of the town.