- Ravena, New York
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Ravena, New York
settlement_type = Village
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of New York
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subdivision_name =United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 =New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Albany
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area_total_km2 = 3.5
area_land_km2 = 3.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 1.3
area_land_sq_mi = 1.3
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3369
population_density_km2 = 971.3
population_density_sq_mi = 2515.7timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 70
elevation_ft = 230
latd = 42 |latm = 28 |lats = 35 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 48 |longs = 51 |longEW = Wpostal_code_type =
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postal_code = 12143
area_code = 518
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blank_info = 36-60675
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footnotes =Ravena is a
village in Albany County,New York ,United States .United States . The population was 3,369 at the 2000 census.The Village of Ravena is in the southeast part of the Town of Coeymans.
History
The Village of Ravena was incorporated in 1914. It was originally called "Coeymans Junction," but the name was changed to "Ravena" to avoid confusion with another location in the town, "Coeymans Landing."
The name source of the village is disputed, but same claim it is from the Italian city of
Ravenna , while others claim a more local derivation.Demographics
According to the 2000 U.S. Census [ [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=ravena&_cityTown=ravena&_state=04000US36&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y U.S. Census Bureau Webpage, 2000 Census Data for Ravena, New York] ] , there were 3,369 people, 1,380 households, and 892 families residing in the village. The
population density was 2,515.7 people per square mile (970.7/km²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 1,110.4/sq mi (428.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 92.82% White, 2.91% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.16% of the population.There were 1,380 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $42,875 and the median income for a family was $54,875. Males had a median income of $40,351 versus $26,865 for females. The
per capita income for the village was $20,145. About 8.4% of families and 8.9% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.Media
The News-Herald is the Village of Ravena's main newspaper, published weekly, which has designation for publication of legal notices. [ [http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/clerk/programs_services.asp?id=497 Office of the Albany County Clerk Newspapers Designated for Publication of Legal Notices webpage] ] George Bleezarde, and now his son Richard, run the paper, offices are on Main Street
Recreation
Mosher Park is the Village of Ravena's main outdoor recreational area. It contains facilities for baseball, football, swimming, tennis, basketball, and picnics, with a skateboard park currently under development. [ [http://www.villageofravena.com/mosher_park_complex.htm Village of Ravena Mosher Park Complex Website] ] [ [http://www.metroland.net/back_issues/vol28_no20/feature_3.html "In Bob We Trust", Metroland, Vol. 28, No. 20, May 19, 2005.] ] [ [http://www.coeymans.org/Minutes/2004TownBoardMinutes.pdf Town of Coeymans, Town Board Meeting Minutes, July 7, 2004.] ] [ [http://www.coeymans.org/Minutes/2005TownBoardMinutesall.pdf Town of Coeymans, Town Board Meeting Minutes, February 14, 2005] ] [ [http://www.coeymans.org/Comp%20Plan/Coeymans%20Comp%20Plan%20Draft05-24-06.pdf Town of Coeymans, Comprehensive Plan Draft, May 24, 2006] ]
References
reflistMosher park was named after Dr. Mosher, a Ravena based General Practitioner. Far be it that anyone who resided in Ravena during the period of 1950 through 1980 was not seen by Dr Mosher. The pool and tennis complex at Mosher, replaced the Ravena Pool in the early 1970's.
External links
* [http://www.villageofravena.com/ Village of Ravena Official Website]
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