Schuyler Falls, New York
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Schuyler Falls is a town located in Clinton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,128.
The Town of Schuyler Falls is in the eastern part of the county.
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Geography
The Town of Schuyler Falls is southeast of the City of Plattsburgh. The Saranac River forms the north town line with the Town of Plattsburgh on the opposite shore.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.3 km² (36.8 mi²). 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.87% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,128 people, 1,866 households, and 1,416 families residing in the town. The population density is 54.3/km² (140.5/mi²). There are 2,001 housing units at an average density of 21.2/km² (54.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.15% White, 1.09% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,866 households out of which 38.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% are non-families. 16.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,691, and the median income for a family is $45,262. Males have a median income of $33,242 versus $23,638 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,294. 9.6% of the population and 7.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.7% of those under the age of 18 and 1.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Schuyler Falls
- Fanlon Corners -- A hamlet northwest of Schuyler Falls village.
- Macomb Reservation State Park -- A state park in the south part of the town.
- Morrisonville -- A hamlet by the north town line.
- Rock Corners -- A hamlet north of Schuyler Falls village.
- Schuyler Falls -- The hamlet of Schuyler Falls on Route 222B.
- Woods Mill -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town by the Saranac River.