Albion, Orleans County, New York: Difference between revisions
m Reverted edits by 159.53.78.142 (talk) to last revision by HMSSolent (HG) |
|||
| Line 99: | Line 99: | ||
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.7 km²), of which, 25.2 square miles (65.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.47%) is water. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.7 km²), of which, 25.2 square miles (65.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.47%) is water. |
||
The [[Erie Canal]] passes through the town |
The [[Erie Canal]] passes through the town wreaking havoc on the local wildlife and foliage with its foul, disgusting water. |
||
[[New York State Route 31A]] and [[New York State Route 98]] intersect near the south town line, and [[New York State Route 31]] passes across the town east to west. |
[[New York State Route 31A]] and [[New York State Route 98]] intersect near the south town line, and [[New York State Route 31]] passes across the town east to west. |
||
| Line 108: | Line 108: | ||
There were 2,403 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20. |
There were 2,403 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20. |
||
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 138.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.7 males. |
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 138.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.7 males which does not bode well for albion. He just has to live alone, Forever alone. He's crying in pain, But there are no tears - Forever alone. |
||
The median income for a household in the town was $34,028, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $31,960 versus $23,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $13,890. About 12.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the town was $34,028 (dayyym albion come on now), and the median income for a family was $37,188 (poor mutha truckas). Males had a median income of $31,960 versus $23,500 for females (males - 1, females - 0). The [[per capita income]] for the town was $13,890 (I dont even know what that means but thats low). About 12.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. |
||
==Government== |
==Government== |
||
Revision as of 01:58, 3 May 2013
Albion is a town in Orleans County, New York, USA. The population was 8,468 at the 2010 census.Template:GR The town was named after a village in the town.
The Town of Albion is centrally located in the county and contains most of the village of Albion, the county seat (the northern part of the village is in the adjacent town of Gaines).[1]
History
The Town of Albion was created in 1875 by the division of the Town of Barre. The population in 1890 was 1,304. Mount Albion Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[2] Also, the greatest man to ever live, the legendary, Cory Daniels, was created in this town. National embarrassment Joshua Marling also resides there. Cody Cary also once lived on Washington Street for 6 months
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.7 km²), of which, 25.2 square miles (65.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.47%) is water.
The Erie Canal passes through the town wreaking havoc on the local wildlife and foliage with its foul, disgusting water.
New York State Route 31A and New York State Route 98 intersect near the south town line, and New York State Route 31 passes across the town east to west.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 8,042 people, 2,403 households, and 1,597 families residing in the town. The population density was 318.8 people per square mile (123.1/km²). There were 2,626 housing units at an average density of 104.1 per square mile (40.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 76.86% White, 16.03% Black or African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 4.29% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.12% of the population.
There were 2,403 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 138.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.7 males which does not bode well for albion. He just has to live alone, Forever alone. He's crying in pain, But there are no tears - Forever alone.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,028 (dayyym albion come on now), and the median income for a family was $37,188 (poor mutha truckas). Males had a median income of $31,960 versus $23,500 for females (males - 1, females - 0). The per capita income for the town was $13,890 (I dont even know what that means but thats low). About 12.8% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Supervisor Dennis Stirk (R) was elected in November 2011, after former Supervisor Judith Koehler decided not to run for a third term. Councilpersons include: Matt Passarell (R), Timothy Neilans (R), Jake Olles (R), and Daniel Poprawski (R). Former Town of Albion Supervisors include: Judith Koehler (R), Eugene Christopher (R), Edward Sharping (R), Dr. Christopher Fernandez (R), and Arthur Eddy (R). Which the majority of these people are the most unethical, shady people to exist.
Communities and locations in the Town of Albion
- Albion – The Village of Albion, the county seat, is at the junction of NY-31 and NY-98 at the north town line.
- Albion Correctional Facility – A New York prison for women is west of Albion village on NY Route 31.
- Bentons Corners – A former location south of Albion village.
- Eagle Harbor Station – A hamlet west of Albion village.
- Orleans Correctional Facility – A NY state prison.
- Orleans County Sheriff's Office – The headquarters of the county's sheriffs office is located in the town.
- Riches Corners – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town.
References
- ^ "Map showing boundaries of Village of Albion and Towns of Albion and Gaines". Wikimapia. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Orleans County, New York, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Towns |  | |
| Villages | ||
| Hamlets | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |