Easton, New York
Encyclopedia
Easton is a town in southwestern Washington County
, New York
, United States
along the county's western boundary. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 2,259 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Easton, Connecticut
. The town adopted English as its official language on July 6, 2010.
with Saratoga County
on the opposite bank. The south town line is the border of Rensselaer County
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 63.2 square miles (163.7 km²), of which, 62.3 square miles (161.4 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (1.44%) is water.
NY Route 40
is a north-south highway through the center of Easton, and NY Route 29
crosses the north of the town.
of 2000, there were 2,259 people, 854 households, and 642 families residing in the town. The population density
was 36.3 people per square mile (14.0/km²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.54% White, 0.53% African American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.
There were 854 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples
living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,194, and the median income for a family was $48,947. Males had a median income of $32,428 versus $24,569 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,998. About 3.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Washington County, New York
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,216. It was named for the Revolutionary War general George Washington...
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
along the county's western boundary. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 2,259 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Easton, Connecticut
Easton, Connecticut
Easton is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 7,490 at the 2010 census. Easton contains the historic district of Aspetuck....
. The town adopted English as its official language on July 6, 2010.
Geography
The west town line is defined by the Hudson RiverHudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
with Saratoga County
Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 219,607. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ballston Spa...
on the opposite bank. The south town line is the border of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,429. Its name is in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the land in the area. Its county seat is Troy...
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United 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 63.2 square miles (163.7 km²), of which, 62.3 square miles (161.4 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (1.44%) is water.
NY Route 40
New York State Route 40
New York State Route 40 is a north–south state highway in eastern New York, United States. It is long and runs from NY 7 in the city of Troy north to NY 22 in the town of Granville. NY 40 also passes through the villages of Schaghticoke and Argyle and enters the vicinity of...
is a north-south highway through the center of Easton, and NY Route 29
New York State Route 29
New York State Route 29 is a state highway extending for across the eastern portion of the U.S. state of New York. The western terminus of the route is at NY 28 and NY 169 in Middleville, Herkimer County. The eastern terminus of the route is at NY 22 just south of Salem,...
crosses the north of the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 2,259 people, 854 households, and 642 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 36.3 people per square mile (14.0/km²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 15.3 per square mile (5.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.54% White, 0.53% African American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.
There were 854 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% 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, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,194, and the median income for a family was $48,947. Males had a median income of $32,428 versus $24,569 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 $19,998. About 3.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Communities
- Archdale – A hamlet in the northeast part of town on County Road 74.
- Barkers Grove – A hamlet in the south part of the town on NY-40.
- Crandall Corners – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town on NY-40 at County Road 54
- Easton – A hamlet located on NY-40, south of North Easton.
- Vly Summit – A hamlet at the east town line, mainly in the town of Cambridge.
- GreenwichGreenwich (village), New YorkGreenwich is a village in Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village population was 1,902 at the 2000 census. Locals pronounce the name as it appears, in contrast to Greenwich , England...
– A village along the north town line that is also partially within the town of GreenwichGreenwich (town), New YorkGreenwich is a town in the southwest part of Washington County, New York, United States. The town is located on the west border of the county. The population was 4,896 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. - Middle Falls – A hamlet at the north town line, mainly in the Town of Greenwich.
- North Easton – A hamlet on NY-40 near the center of the town.
- South Easton – A hamlet east of Barkers Grove.
- Washington County Fairgrounds – A location west of the village of Greenwich.
Geographical locations
- Batten Kill – A tributary of the Hudson River that marks the north town line.
- Ensign Brook – A small stream in the south part of the town emptying into the Hudson River.
- Fly Creek – A small stream running northward from the east town line.