Philadelphia (town), New York
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Philadelphia is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,140.
The Town of Philadelphia contains a village called Philadelphia.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 97.4 km² (37.6 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,140 people, 759 households, and 582 families residing in the town. The population density is 22.0/km² (56.9/mi²). There are 823 housing units at an average density of 8.5/km² (21.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 88.93% White, 4.91% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 4.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 759 households out of which 45.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 19.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.20.
In the town the population is spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 15.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,250, and the median income for a family is $35,909. Males have a median income of $29,605 versus $21,121 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,555. 13.8% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.2% of those under the age of 18 and 15.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and location in the Town of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia -- The Village of Philadelphia near the center of the town.
- DeLauney Mills -- A former location in the town.
- Fort Drum -- The military reservation.
- Rogers -- A location in the south corner of the town near Sterlingville.
- Shurtleff Corners -- A location on the northwest town line.
- Strickland Corners -- A location in the south corner of the town northwest of Sterlingville.
- Sterlingville -- A hamlet in the south corner of the town.
- Whitney Corners -- A location on Route 20, west of Philadelphia village.