Murray, New York
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Murray is a town
in Orleans County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 6,259 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Murray is on the east border of the county, northwest of the City of Rochester.
The Town of Murray was established in 1808 before the formation of Orleans County, while still part of Genesee County
. Later, Murray was reduced by the creation of new towns: Sweden
(1813, now in Monroe County), Clarkson
, New York
(1819, now in Monroe County), and Kendall
(1837).
In 1850, the community of Holley incorporated, setting itself off from the town.
, the town has a total area of 31.1 square miles (80.5 km²), of which, 31 square miles (80.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.
The east town line is shared with the Town of Clarkson
in Monroe County
, marked by New York State Route 272
.
The Erie Canal
passes through the town, along with New York State Route 31
, New York State Route 104
(Ridge Road), and New York State Route 387
.
of 2000, there were 6,259 people, 1,886 households, and 1,308 families residing in the town. The population density
was 201.6 people per square mile (77.9/km²). There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 64.9 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 83.64% White, 14.63% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.66% from other races
, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.29% of the population.
There were 1,886 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples
living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 64.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 56.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,672, and the median income for a family was $45,184. Males had a median income of $32,795 versus $26,113 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,620. About 4.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Orleans County
Orleans County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 44,171 people, 15,363 households, and 10,846 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 17,347 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
, 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 6,259 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Murray is on the east border of the county, northwest of the City of Rochester.
History
Murray was first settled around 1809.The Town of Murray was established in 1808 before the formation of Orleans County, while still part of Genesee County
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 :...
. Later, Murray was reduced by the creation of new towns: Sweden
Sweden, New York
Sweden is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The town is located on the west border of the county. The Erie Canal passes through the northern part of the town and Route 19 is a major north-south highway. The population was 14,175 at the 2010 census.- History :This town was part of...
(1813, now in Monroe County), Clarkson
Clarkson, New York
Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-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...
(1819, now in Monroe County), and Kendall
Kendall, New York
Kendall is a town in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 2,838 at the 2000 census. The Town of Kendall is in the northeast corner of the county and is northwest of Rochester.- History :...
(1837).
In 1850, the community of Holley incorporated, setting itself off from the town.
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 31.1 square miles (80.5 km²), of which, 31 square miles (80.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.
The east town line is shared with the Town of Clarkson
Clarkson, New York
Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:...
in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
, marked by New York State Route 272
New York State Route 272
New York State Route 272 is a north–south state highway in the western portion of New York in the United States. It extends for just over along the Orleans–Monroe county line from an intersection with NY 104 in Clarkson to the Lake Ontario shoreline just north of an interchange with the...
.
The Erie Canal
Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of...
passes through the town, along with New York State Route 31
New York State Route 31
New York State Route 31 is a state highway that extends for across western and central New York in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 104 in the city of Niagara Falls. Its eastern terminus is at a traffic circle with NY 26 in Vernon...
, New York State Route 104
New York State Route 104
New York State Route 104 is a long east–west state highway in Upstate New York, United States. It spans six counties and enters the vicinity of four cities—Niagara Falls, Lockport, Rochester, and Oswego—as it follows a routing largely parallel to that of the southern shoreline of Lake...
(Ridge Road), and New York State Route 387
New York State Route 387
New York State Route 387 is a state highway located within the town of Murray in Orleans County, New York, in the United States. It serves as a north–south connector between NY 31 in the hamlet of Fancher and NY 104 midway between the hamlets of East Gaines and Murray...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,259 people, 1,886 households, and 1,308 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 201.6 people per square mile (77.9/km²). There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 64.9 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 83.64% White, 14.63% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.66% 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 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.29% of the population.
There were 1,886 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% 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, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 64.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 56.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,672, and the median income for a family was $45,184. Males had a median income of $32,795 versus $26,113 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 $14,620. About 4.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Murray
- HolleyHolley, New YorkHolley is a village in the town of Murray in Orleans County, New York, United States. The population was 1,802 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Rochester Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :The village of Holley was incorporated in 1850...
- The Village of Holley, on the Erie CanalErie CanalThe Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of...
, is in the southeast part of the town. - Fancher – A community located around the intersection of Routes NY-387 and NY-31 in the western part of the town.
- Hindsburg (also spelled Hinsburg, Hinsberg, Hindsburgh, Hindsville) – A location on the west town line.
- McCargo Lake – A small lake by the west town line.
- Murray – The hamlet of Murray is on Ridge Road (NY-104).
- Brockville – A hamlet north of Fancher on NY-387.
- Hulberton – A hamlet east of Fancher by the Erie Canal.