Wethersfield, New York
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Wethersfield is a town located in Wyoming County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 891.
The Town of Wethersfield was established in 1823 from part of the Town of Orangeville. The town is centrally located in the county.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²). 92.8 km² (35.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.78% water.
Wethersfield has 10 wind-power turbines on the top of a hill, which can be seen from NY Route 77 (Cattaraugus Road), Pee Dee Road, and Poplar Tree Road.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 891 people, 323 households, and 248 families residing in the town. The population density is 9.6/km² (24.9/mi²). There are 442 housing units at an average density of 4.8/km² (12.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.75% White, 1.01% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 323 households out of which 35.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 17.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 110.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,337, and the median income for a family is $39,750. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,291. 12.4% of the population and 11.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Wethersfield
- Hermitage -- A hamlet on Route 78 near the eastern town line.
- Poplar Tree Corners -- A hamlet on Wethersfield Road on the northern border of the town.
- Smith's Corners -- A hamlet on Route 78 in the southwest part of the town.
- Wethersfield Springs -- A hamlet on Wethersfield Road on the northern border of the town.
- Union Corners -- A hamlet on Wethersfield Road on the northern border of the town.