Bath (village), New York
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Bath is a village located in Steuben County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 5,641.
The Village of Bath is in the Town of Bath. The village is adjacent to Interstate 390.
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History
The village was incorporated in 1816, but was not organized until 1836.
Geography
Bath is located at 42°20'15" North, 77°19'0" West (42.33765, -77.316876)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 5,641 people, 2,612 households, and 1,400 families residing in the village. The population density is 756.3/km² (1,959.9/mi²). There are 2,826 housing units at an average density of 378.9/km² (981.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 96.19% White, 1.38% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,612 households out of which 24.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% are married couples living together, 12.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% are non-families. 40.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.14 and the average family size is 2.85.
In the village the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $28,897, and the median income for a family is $39,114. Males have a median income of $31,685 versus $25,087 for females. The per capita income for the village is $18,337. 15.5% of the population and 10.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.