Barrington, New York
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Barrington is a town located in Yates County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,396.
The Town of Barrington is located in the south part of the county.
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History
The town was established in 1826. The first settler arrived around 1800.
Geography
The west town line is delineated by Keuka Lake. The south town line is the border of Schuyler County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 96.0 km² (37.0 mi²). 92.4 km² (35.7 mi²) of it is land and 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.70% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,396 people, 490 households, and 381 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.1/km² (39.1/mi²). There are 900 housing units at an average density of 9.7/km² (25.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.85% White, 0.29% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 490 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% are married couples living together, 6.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% are non-families. 18.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.85 and the average family size is 3.24.
In the town the population is spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $36,184, and the median income for a family is $38,864. Males have a median income of $29,301 versus $18,482 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,416. 16.9% of the population and 11.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Barrington
- Barrington -- The hamlet of Barrington.
- Crosby -- A hamlet by Lake Keuka on Route 54.
- Crystal Spring -- A hamlet near the south town line and the location of a mineral spring discovered in 1865.
- Porter Corner -- A hamlet east of Barrington village.