Rutland, New York
Encyclopedia
Rutland is a town
in Jefferson County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census.
The Town of Rutland is in the eastern part of the town and is east of Watertown
. Rutland is south of Fort Drum.
The town was formed from part of the Town of Watertown
in 1802 before the establishment of Jefferson County. In 1844, an island in the Black River at Felts Mills was annexed from the Town of Le Ray
.
, the town has a total area of 45.4 square miles (117.6 km²), of which, 45.2 square miles (117.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.44%) is water.
Part of the south town line is the county line of Lewis County
.
The Black River
defines part of the north town line.
New York State Route 12
and New York State Route 126
are east-west highways through the central part of the town. New York State Route 3
follows the south bank of the Black River.
The community of Black River set itself apart from Rutland (and the Town of Le Ray) by incorporating as a village in 1891.
of 2000, there were 2,959 people, 1,097 households, and 840 families residing in the town. The population density
was 65.5 people per square mile (25.3/km²). There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 26.1 per square mile (10.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.34% White, 1.49% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races
, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.
There were 1,097 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples
living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,417, and the median income for a family was $38,906. Males had a median income of $30,040 versus $21,450 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,919. About 10.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,229. It is named after Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States of America, and president at the time the county was created in 1805...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census.
The Town of Rutland is in the eastern part of the town and is east of Watertown
Watertown (city), New York
Watertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately south of the Thousand Islands. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S...
. Rutland is south of Fort Drum.
History
Prehistoric remains are evidence of an original early native population. The first modern settlement took place near Rutland Center around 1799.The town was formed from part of the Town of Watertown
Watertown (town), New York
Watertown is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population is 4,470.The Town of Watertown is located in the southeast part of the county...
in 1802 before the establishment of Jefferson County. In 1844, an island in the Black River at Felts Mills was annexed from the Town of Le Ray
Le Ray, New York
Le Ray is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 21,782 at the 2010 census. The town is named for Jacques-Donatien Le Ray, from France.The Town of Le Ray is in the central part of the county and is east of Watertown....
.
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 45.4 square miles (117.6 km²), of which, 45.2 square miles (117.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.44%) is water.
Part of the south town line is the county line of Lewis County
Lewis County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,944 people, 10,040 households, and 7,309 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile . There were 15,134 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
.
The Black River
Black River (New York)
The Black River is a blackwater river that empties into the eastern end of Lake Ontario on the shore of Jefferson County, New York in the United States of America...
defines part of the north town line.
New York State Route 12
New York State Route 12
New York State Route 12 is a state highway extending for through central and northern New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 11 in the town of Chenango in the Southern Tier. The northern terminus is at NY 37 near the village of...
and New York State Route 126
New York State Route 126
New York State Route 126 is a state highway in the North Country of New York in the United States. It proceeds in a roughly northwest to southeast direction between NY 12 at the eastern city line of Watertown in central Jefferson County and NY 812 in the village of Croghan in...
are east-west highways through the central part of the town. New York State Route 3
New York State Route 3
New York State Route 3 is a major east–west state highway in New York, United States, that connects central New York to the North Country region near the Canadian border via Adirondack Park. The route extends for between its western terminus at an intersection with NY 104A in the Cayuga...
follows the south bank of the Black River.
The community of Black River set itself apart from Rutland (and the Town of Le Ray) by incorporating as a village in 1891.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,959 people, 1,097 households, and 840 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 65.5 people per square mile (25.3/km²). There were 1,178 housing units at an average density of 26.1 per square mile (10.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.34% White, 1.49% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.
There were 1,097 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% 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, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,417, and the median income for a family was $38,906. Males had a median income of $30,040 versus $21,450 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 $14,919. About 10.3% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Rutland
- Black RiverBlack River, New YorkBlack River is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,285 at the 2000 census.The Village of Black River is on the border of the Town of Le Ray and the Town of Rutland...
– Part of the Village of Black River is by the north town line and the Black River. It was once called "Lockport." - Felts MillsFelts Mills, New YorkFelts Mills is a hamlet in the town of Rutland of Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 363 at the 2000 census. Felts Mills' original name was Mid Road because it is the halfway point between Watertown and Carthage.- History :...
– A hamlet by the north town line and the Black River. A mill was built in 1800, establishing the community. - Harpers Ferry – A hamlet on NY-126 at County Road 163, east of Rutland Center.
- Rutland Center – A hamlet on NY-126.
- Rutland Hollow – A shallow valley in the northwest part of the town.
- Rutland Lake – A small lake neart Rutland Center.
- Sandy Creek – A stream flowing through the south part of Rutland.
- Tylerville – A hamlet in the south part of town at the junction of County Roads 69 and 161. The community dates from about 1805 and was originally called "South Rutland."
- Underwood Hill – An elevation in the southwest corner of Rutland.