Potter, New York
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Potter is a town located in Yates County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,830.
The Town of Potter is in the north part of the county.
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History
The town was formed from part of the Town of Middlesex in 1832.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Ontario County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.5 km² (37.2 mi²). 96.5 km² (37.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,830 people, 583 households, and 464 families residing in the town. The population density is 19.0/km² (49.1/mi²). There are 627 housing units at an average density of 6.5/km² (16.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.32% White, 0.44% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 583 households out of which 43.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% are non-families. 14.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.10 and the average family size is 3.42.
In the town the population is spread out with 34.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $42,784, and the median income for a family is $47,188. Males have a median income of $31,111 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,696. 9.7% of the population and 8.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Potter
- Cole Corners --
- East Potter --
- Potter -- The hamlet of Potter is on Route 364.
- Rushville -- Part of the Village of Rushville is by the north town line.