Schuyler County, New York
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 19,224 people, 7,374 households, and 5,191 families residing in the county. The population density
was 58 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 9,181 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.48% White, 1.45% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races
, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population. 17.3% were of German
, 15.5% English
, 13.9% Irish
, 11.8% American
and 11.4% Italian
ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.1% spoke English
and 1.1% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 7,374 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,010, and the median income for a family was $41,441. Males had a median income of $31,549 versus $21,928 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,039. About 8.80% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 19,224 people, 7,374 households, and 5,191 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 58 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 9,181 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.48% White, 1.45% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population. 17.3% were of German
Germans
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, 15.5% English
English people
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, 13.9% Irish
Irish people
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, 11.8% American
United States
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and 11.4% Italian
Italian people
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 97.1% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 1.1% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 7,374 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,010, and the median income for a family was $41,441. Males had a median income of $31,549 versus $21,928 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,039. About 8.80% of families and 11.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BurdettBurdett, New YorkBurdett is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 357 at the 2000 census.The Village of Burdett in within the Town of Hector, east of Seneca Lake and northeast of Watkins Glen, New York.-Geography:...
(village) - CatharineCatharine, New YorkCatharine is a town in Schuyler County, New York. The population was 1,930 at the 2000 census. The town is one of two in the county named after Catherine Montour, despite the variation in spelling of the name...
(town) - CayutaCayuta, New YorkCayuta is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 545 at the 2000 census.The Town of Cayuta occupies the southeast corner of the county and is northeast of Elmira, New York.- History :...
(town) - DixDix, New YorkDix is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 4,197 at the 2000 census.The Town of Dix is located on the south border of the county and is north of Elmira, New York.- History :...
(town) - HectorHector, New YorkHector is a town in the northeastern corner of Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 4,854 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Hector Ely, who at the time was the firstborn son of the town founders...
(town) - MontourMontour, New YorkMontour is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,446 at the 2000 census. The town is one of two towns in the county named after Catherine Montour....
(town) - Montour FallsMontour Falls, New YorkMontour Falls is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,797 at the 2000 census. A waterfall in the village gives the village its name...
(village) - OdessaOdessa, New York-External links:*...
(village) - OrangeOrange, New York----Orange is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,752 at the 2000 census.The Town of Orange is in the southwest part of the county and is east of Bath, New York.- History :...
(town) - ReadingReading, New YorkReading is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States.The Town of Reading is in the northern part of the county and is east of Bath, NY.- History :The first pioneers arrived around 1798.The first tavern opened in 1801....
(town) - TyroneTyrone, New YorkTyrone is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 1,714 at the 2000 census.The Town of Tyrone is in the northwest part of the county and is east of Bath, NY.- History :...
(town) - Watkins GlenWatkins Glen, New YorkWatkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,149 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Schuyler County.The Village of Watkins Glen lies on the border of the towns of Dix and Montour....
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