Saratoga, New York
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Saratoga is a town located in Saratoga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,141. It is perhaps best known as the location for the world-famous August horse racing festival, that attracts huge crowds and leading horses from around the world, including such famous beasts as Secretariat and Citation.
The Town of Saratoga is located on the eastern border of the county.
Geography
The east town line is formed by the Hudson River and is the border of Washington County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.1 km² (42.9 mi²). 105.3 km² (40.7 mi²) of it is land and 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.22% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,141 people, 2,026 households, and 1,387 families residing in the town. The population density is 48.8/km² (126.4/mi²). There are 2,286 housing units at an average density of 21.7/km² (56.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.80% White, 0.97% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,026 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% are non-families. 24.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $42,727, and the median income for a family is $48,482. Males have a median income of $33,178 versus $27,654 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,716. 7.3% of the population and 6.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Saratoga
- Burgoyne --
- Coveville --
- Gates --
- Grangerville --
- Schuylerville -- The Village of Schuylerville.
- Victory -- The Village of Victory.
- Victory Mills --