Seneca Falls (town), New York
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Seneca Falls is a town located in Seneca County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 9,347.
The Town of Seneca Falls contains Seneca Falls village.
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Geography
The east town line is partly defined by Cayuga Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.0 km² (27.4 mi²). 62.8 km² (24.2 mi²) of it is land and 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,347 people, 3,796 households, and 2,440 families residing in the town. The population density is 148.9/km² (385.6/mi²). There are 4,167 housing units at an average density of 66.4/km² (171.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.86% White, 0.87% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,796 households out of which 29.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the town the population is spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,245, and the median income for a family is $48,565. Males have a median income of $36,631 versus $25,094 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,462. 13.2% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Seneca Falls
- Bridgeport -- A lakeside hamlet east of Seneca Falls village.
- Cayuga Lake State Park -- A state park on the shore of Cayuga Lake.
- Finger Lakes Regional Airport -- A general aviation airport southeast of Seneca Falls village.
- Seneca Falls -- The Village of Seneca Falls.
External links
- Town of Seneca Falls (http://townofsenecafalls.com)