Sheridan, New York
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Sheridan is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,838.
The Town of Sheridan was incorporated in 1827. The town is on the county's northern border.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.6 km² (37.3 mi²). 96.6 km² (37.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water. The town is on the shore of Lake Erie.
The New York State Thruway passes through the town.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,838 people, 994 households, and 737 families residing in the town. The population density is 29.4/km² (76.1/mi²). There are 1,079 housing units at an average density of 11.2/km² (28.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.34% White, 0.63% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 2.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 994 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% are non-families. 21.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $40,347, and the median income for a family is $46,250. Males have a median income of $34,052 versus $26,146 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,081. 7.1% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Sheridan
- Center Corners -- A hamlet on the lake shore, located on Route 5.
- Chautauqua County Airport/Dunkirk (DKK) -- A general aviation airport, east of the City of Dunkirk.
- Cook Corners -- A location southwest of Sheridan village on Route 20.
- Hawkins Corner -- A location east of Sheridan village on Route 84.
- Sheridan -- The hamlet of Sheridan, located on Route 20 south of the New York State Thruway.
External links
- Town of Sheridan government (http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/municipal/sheridan_list.htm)