Whitehall (town), New York
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Whitehall is a town located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,035.
The Town of Whitehall contains a village named Whitehall.
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History
Whitehall was first called Skenesboro in 1759 when it was settled.
See also: Saratoga Campaign, War of 1812
Geography
The north town line is the border of Vermont. The Champlain Canal passes through the west part of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 152.2 km² (58.8 mi²). 149.2 km² (57.6 mi²) of it is land and 3.0 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.94% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,035 people, 1,611 households, and 1,098 families residing in the town. The population density is 27.0/km² (70.0/mi²). There are 1,877 housing units at an average density of 12.6/km² (32.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.99% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,611 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $35,734, and the median income for a family is $43,590. Males have a median income of $35,365 versus $20,861 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,831. 12.1% of the population and 10.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Whitehall
- East Whitehall -- A hamlet by the east town line.
- Grays Corner -- A hamlet southeast of Whitehall village.
- Whitehall -- The Village of Whitehall.
External links
- Village and Town of Whitehall (http://www.whitehallpost.com)
- Town of Whitehall (http://www.washingtoncounty.org/whitehall/town.htm)de:Whitehall (Stadt, New York)