Spencer (village), New York
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Spencer is a village located in the Town of Town of Spencer in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 731.
The Village of Spencer is located in the center of the town on Routes 34 and 96.
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History
The vilage is the location for the first settlement of the town.
Geography
Spencer is located at 42°12'44" North, 76°29'46" West (42.212423, -76.496345)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.96% is water.
The Catatonk Creek flows past the village.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 731 people, 295 households, and 199 families residing in the village. The population density is 274.0/km² (708.0/mi²). There are 316 housing units at an average density of 118.5/km² (306.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.81% White, 0.68% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 295 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% are married couples living together, 15.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the village the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $32,955, and the median income for a family is $37,222. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $21,900 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,925. 14.1% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External link
- Village and Town of Spencer (http://www.tiogacountyny.com/towns_villages/spencer.php)