Wilna, New York
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Wilna is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,235. The origin of the town name is not known.
The Town of Wilna was established in 1813 and is in the eastern corner of the county.
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History
The Town of Wilna was established in 1813 from part of the Town of Le Ray and part of the Lewis County Town of Leyden. The origin of the name of the town is obscure.
Geography
The Black River flows along the south part of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 206.0 km² (79.6 mi²). 204.4 km² (78.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.79% water.
Part of the town has been absorbed into the Fort Drum Military Reservation.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,235 people, 2,335 households, and 1,639 families residing in the town. The population density is 30.5/km² (79.0/mi²). There are 2,658 housing units at an average density of 13.0/km² (33.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.83% White, 2.92% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,335 households out of which 35.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% are non-families. 24.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $29,103, and the median income for a family is $35,022. Males have a median income of $29,119 versus $19,655 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,556. 20.4% of the population and 15.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Wilna
- Carthage -- The Village of Carthage is at the southeast town line.
- Cowan Corners --
- Deferiet -- The Village of Deferiet is on the southwest town line.
- DeVoice Corners -- A location at the intersection of Routes 40 and 42.
- Doolins Crossing --
- Fargo --
- Fort Drum -- Part of the military reservation.
- Herrings -- The Village of Herrings is on the southwest town line.
- Karter Crossing --
- Natural Bridge -- A hamlet by the eastern town border.