Stockbridge, New York
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Stockbridge is a town located in Madison County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,080. The name is derived from a group of Native Americans.
The Town of Stockbridge is located on the eastern border of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1836 from parts of four other towns. The area was a location where the Stockbridge Indians relocated, assisted by Quakers and was called the New Stockbridge Territory.
Geography
The east town line is the border of Oneida County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 82.0 km² (31.7 mi²). 82.0 km² (31.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,080 people, 739 households, and 571 families residing in the town. The population density is 25.4/km² (65.7/mi²). There are 802 housing units at an average density of 9.8/km² (25.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.63% White, 0.38% African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 739 households out of which 37.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% are non-families. 17.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.81 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,700, and the median income for a family is $41,250. Males have a median income of $30,701 versus $21,712 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,856. 12.9% of the population and 9.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Stockbridge
- Bridges Corners -- A location in the southeast part of the town.
- Five Chimneys Corner --
- Munns --
- Munnsville -- The Village of Munnsville.
- Stockbridge --
- Valley Mills --