Broadalbin (town), New York
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Broadalbin is a town located in Fulton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,066.
The Town of Broadalbin contains a village also called Broadalbin. The town is on the eastern border of the county.
Geography
The town is partially in the Adirondack State Park at the south end of Great Sacandaga Lake. The east town line is the border of Saratoga County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.0 km² (39.8 mi²). 82.2 km² (31.7 mi²) of it is land and 20.8 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 20.24% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,066 people, 1,951 households, and 1,404 families residing in the town. The population density is 61.7/km² (159.7/mi²). There are 2,625 housing units at an average density of 32.0/km² (82.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.34% White, 0.55% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.11% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,951 households out of which 35.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $40,417, and the median income for a family is $44,957. Males have a median income of $34,263 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,575. 5.2% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 2.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Broadalbin
- Broadalbin -- Part of the Village of Broadalbin is on the western town line.
- Gorthey Corners --
- Hoesville --
- Honeywell Corners --