Spencer (town), New York
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Spencer is a town located in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,979.
The Town of Spencer is on the western border of the county.
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History
The land for the town was purchased in 1791 and settlement began in 1794. When the town was organized in 1806, it contained territory that is now in more newly organized and adjacent towns.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 129.2 km² (49.9 mi²). 128.3 km² (49.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.68% water.
The western town line is the border of Chemung County, New York and the northern town line is the border of Tompkins County, New York.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,979 people, 1,153 households, and 817 families residing in the town. The population density is 23.2/km² (60.1/mi²). There are 1,271 housing units at an average density of 9.9/km² (25.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.28% White, 0.67% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,153 households out of which 35.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% are non-families. 23.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,432, and the median income for a family is $41,025. Males have a median income of $31,277 versus $25,508 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,312. 8.5% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Spencer
- Catatonk Creek -- A stream flowing from Spencer lake past Spencer Village.
- Crum Town -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
- Spencer -- The Village of Spencer is centally located in the town. Part of the village was once called "Bradleytown."
- North Spencer (formerly Huggtown) -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Routes 34 and 96.
- Spencer Lake -- a small lake southeast of North Spencer.
- West Candor -- A hamlet by the east town line.
External link
- Town and Village of Spencer (http://www.tiogacountyny.com/Spencer.html)