Greenville (town), New York
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Greenville is a town on the northern border of Greene County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 3,739 at the 2010 census.
and Durham
. It briefly changed its name to "Freehold" and assumed the name "Greenville" in 1808.
In 1810, the town population was 2,300, but by 1900 it had fallen to 1,362.
, the town has a total area of 39.1 square miles (101.3 km²), of which, 38.9 square miles (100.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Albany County
, New York
. The town is partly in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains
.
of 2000, there were 3,316 people, 1,345 households, and 918 families residing in the town. The population density
was 85.2 people per square mile (32.9/km²). There were 1,694 housing units at an average density of 43.5 per square mile (16.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.95% White, 0.48% Black or African American
, 0.15% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.27% from other races
, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.
There were 1,345 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,423, and the median income for a family was $45,880. Males had a median income of $35,217 versus $25,216 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,113. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Greene County, New York
Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Its name is in honor of the American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. Its county seat is Catskill...
, 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 3,739 at the 2010 census.
History
The area of the town was first settled around 1774. The town was established in 1803 as the "Town of Greenfield" from the Towns of CoxsackieCoxsackie (town), New York
Coxsackie is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 8,918 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is said to derived from a Native American term, but it has various translations ....
and Durham
Durham, New York
Durham is a town in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 2,725 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Durham, Connecticut.The Town of Durham is in the northwest corner of the county.- History :...
. It briefly changed its name to "Freehold" and assumed the name "Greenville" in 1808.
In 1810, the town population was 2,300, but by 1900 it had fallen to 1,362.
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 39.1 square miles (101.3 km²), of which, 38.9 square miles (100.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Albany County
Albany County, New York
Albany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The name is from the title of the Duke of York and Albany, who became James II of England . As of the 2010 census, the population was 304,204...
, 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 town is partly in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains
Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains, an area in New York State northwest of New York City and southwest of Albany, are a mature dissected plateau, an uplifted region that was subsequently eroded into sharp relief. They are an eastward continuation, and the highest representation, of the Allegheny Plateau...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,316 people, 1,345 households, and 918 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 85.2 people per square mile (32.9/km²). There were 1,694 housing units at an average density of 43.5 per square mile (16.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.95% White, 0.48% 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...
, 0.15% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.27% 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 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.
There were 1,345 households out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% 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, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,423, and the median income for a family was $45,880. Males had a median income of $35,217 versus $25,216 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 $19,113. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Greenville
- East Greenville – A hamlet east of Greenville hamlet on Route 26.
- FreeholdFreehold, New YorkFreehold is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Greenville in Greene County, New York, United States. It has the ZIP Code 12431, and its own fire district....
– A hamlet by the south town line. - Gayhead – A hamlet at the east town line.
- GreenvilleGreenville (CDP), New YorkGreenville is a census-designated place in the town of Greenville in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Greenville is located at ....
– A hamlet and census-designated placeCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
. - Greenville Center – A hamlet southeast of Greenville hamlet.
- Newrys – A hamlet by the north town line.
- Norton Hill – A hamlet west of West Greenville on Route 81.
- O'Hara's Corner – A location south of Norton Hill.
- Place Corners – A location south of Greenville Center.
- Result – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town.
- Sanfords Corner – A location south of East Greenville.
- Surprise – A hamlet near the east town line.
- West Greenville – A hamlet west of Greenville hamlet on Route 81.