Smyrna (town), New York
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Smyrna is a town located in Chenango County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,418.
The Town of Smyrna contains a village named Smyrna.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 109.2 km² (42.2 mi²). 109.0 km² (42.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.17% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,418 people, 472 households, and 371 families residing in the town. The population density is 13.0/km² (33.7/mi²). There are 608 housing units at an average density of 5.6/km² (14.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.45% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 472 households out of which 40.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% are non-families. 16.3% 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 3.00 and the average family size is 3.35.
In the town the population is spread out with 32.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $31,607, and the median income for a family is $34,125. Males have a median income of $25,313 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,541. 17.8% of the population and 16.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.5% of those under the age of 18 and 14.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Smyrna
- Bonney --
- Smyrna -- The Village of Smyrna.
- Upperville --