Batavia (town), New York
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Batavia is a town in Genesee County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 5,915 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the Roman
name for part of the Netherlands
.
The Town of Batavia was formed in 1802 along with the county. Batavia is centrally located in the county. Within the town is the City of Batavia
.
When Genesee County was created in 1802, it was created with one town: the Town of Batavia. At that time the county and its coterminous town encompassed most of western New York
. The regional office of the Holland Land Company
, the owner of all this territory, was located in the town, in the Village of Batavia, founded by Joseph Ellicott
, the company's land agent. As other counties and towns were created, the territory of both the county and Town of Batavia shrank to its current size.
, the town has a total area of 48.5 square miles (125.5 km²), of which, 48.4 square miles (125.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.06%) is water.
The Tonawanda Creek
flows westward through the town, and the New York State Thruway
(Interstate 90
) passes across the town.
and Elba
. The Town of Pembroke
is on the west side, and the Town of Stafford
is on the east side. The south border is shared by the Towns of Alexander
and Bethany
.
of 2000, there were 5,915 people, 2,334 households, and 1,645 families residing in the town. The population density
was 122.1 people per square mile (47.2/km²). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 50.5 per square mile (19.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.80% White, 0.85% Black or African American
, 0.39% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 2,334 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples
living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,449, and the median income for a family was $43,425. Males had a median income of $32,098 versus $24,404 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,563. About 7.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
Genesee County, New York
Genesee County is a county located in Western New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,079. Its name is from the Seneca Indian word Gen-nis'-hee-yo meaning "The Beautiful Valley." Its county seat is Batavia.- History :...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 5,915 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from the Roman
Ancient Rome
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name for part of the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
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The Town of Batavia was formed in 1802 along with the county. Batavia is centrally located in the county. Within the town is the City of Batavia
Batavia (city), New York
Batavia is a city in Genesee County, Western New York, USA, located near the middle of Genesee County, entirely within the Town of Batavia. Its population as of the 2000 census was 16,256...
.
History
The town was settled at the end of the 18th century.When Genesee County was created in 1802, it was created with one town: the Town of Batavia. At that time the county and its coterminous town encompassed most of western New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The regional office of the Holland Land Company
Holland Land Company
The Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. This tract was known thereafter as The Holland Purchase...
, the owner of all this territory, was located in the town, in the Village of Batavia, founded by Joseph Ellicott
Joseph Ellicott
Joseph Ellicott was an American surveyor, city planner, land office agent, lawyer and politician of the Quaker faith.-Life:He was the son of Joseph Ellicott ....
, the company's land agent. As other counties and towns were created, the territory of both the county and Town of Batavia shrank to its current size.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 48.5 square miles (125.5 km²), of which, 48.4 square miles (125.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.06%) is water.
The Tonawanda Creek
Tonawanda Creek
Tonawanda Creek is a small river in Western New York, in the United States. William Bright says the best that can be said of the name is that it is "probably from an Iroquoian source, but of unclear derivation".-Description:...
flows westward through the town, and the New York State Thruway
New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway is a system of limited-access highways located within the state of New York in the United States. The system, known officially as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway for former New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, is operated by the New York State Thruway Authority and...
(Interstate 90
Interstate 90
Interstate 90 is the longest Interstate Highway in the United States at . It is the northernmost coast-to-coast interstate, and parallels US 20 for the most part. Its western terminus is in Seattle, at Edgar Martinez Drive S. near Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field, and its eastern terminus is in...
) passes across the town.
Adjacent towns and areas
To the north of the Town of Batavia are the Towns of OakfieldOakfield (town), New York
Oakfield is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 3,203 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from the number of trees, including the oak.The Town of Oakfield is on the northern border of Genesee County...
and Elba
Elba, New York
Elba is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 2,439 at the 2000 census.The Town of Elba is at the north border of the county. The town is north of the City of Batavia.The Village of Elba is near the town's center....
. The Town of Pembroke
Pembroke, New York
Pembroke is a town in Genesee County, Western New York, United States. The population was 4,530 at the 2000 census. The town is named for a town in west Wales.The town of Pembroke lies on the west border of Genesee County, west of Batavia, NY.- History :...
is on the west side, and the Town of Stafford
Stafford, New York
Stafford is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 2,409 at the 2000 census. The town was named after a the town of the same name in England....
is on the east side. The south border is shared by the Towns of Alexander
Alexander (town), New York
Alexander is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 2,451 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Alexander Rea, an early settler....
and Bethany
Bethany, New York
Bethany is a town in Genesee County, New York, United States. The population was 1,760 at the 2000 census.The Town of Bethany lies on the south border of Genesee County...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,915 people, 2,334 households, and 1,645 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 122.1 people per square mile (47.2/km²). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 50.5 per square mile (19.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.80% White, 0.85% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.39% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.
There were 2,334 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,449, and the median income for a family was $43,425. Males had a median income of $32,098 versus $24,404 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $19,563. About 7.3% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in the Town of Batavia
- City of BataviaBatavia (city), New YorkBatavia is a city in Genesee County, Western New York, USA, located near the middle of Genesee County, entirely within the Town of Batavia. Its population as of the 2000 census was 16,256...
- The city is in the east half of the town. - Bushville – A hamletHamlet (place)A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
west of the City of Batavia on Route 5, located on the Tonawanda Creek. - Daws Corners (also called Daws) – A location at the intersection of Quaker Hill Road (Route 98) and Town line Road, north of the City of Batavia on the northern town line.
- East Pembroke – A part of this community is located at the west town line on Route 5.
- Five Corners ("Newkirk") – A hamlet on the Batavia-Elba town line in the northeast corner of the town.
- Genesee Community CollegeGenesee Community CollegeGenesee Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Town of Batavia, New York, USA . It has branch campuses in Albion, Medina, Warsaw, Dansville, Arcade, Lima, and previously Lakeville, New York. Thus, the college covers areas outside of Genesee County...
– The two-year college is northeast of the City of Batavia. - Genesee County Airport (GVQ) – A general aviation airportAirportAn airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
north of the City of Batavia. The airport also accommodates corporate and government aircraft. - Putnam Settlement – A location on the Batavia-Bethany town line.
- West Batavia – A hamlet in the southwest corner of the town on Route 33.
- Dwyer Stadium – Located at 299 Bank Street, Dwyer Stadium is the home of the Batavia MuckdogsBatavia MuckdogsThe Batavia Muckdogs are a minor league baseball team based in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. The Muckdogs are the current Short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals...
, the short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
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