Canaseraga, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Canaseraga, New York
settlement_type = Village
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Allegany
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area_total_km2 = 3.3
area_land_km2 = 3.3
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area_total_sq_mi = 1.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 594
population_density_km2 = 179.7
population_density_sq_mi = 465.5

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 381
elevation_ft = 1250
latd = 42 |latm = 27 |lats = 45 |latNS = N
longd = 77 |longm = 46 |longs = 36 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 14822
area_code = 607
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Canaseraga is a village in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 594 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a creek that flows past the village, which is reportedly a native term for "lying among milkweeds."

The Village of Canaseraga lies in the northern part of the Town of Burns at the junction of New York State Route 70 and County Road 13.

History

The community was one of the original settlements in the town, but was subordinate the community of Burns until about 1840. The Village of Canaseraga was incorporated in 1892. It was originally called "Whitney Valley."

As a result of a fire the town is now much smaller than it once was. Many residents travel to near-by communities to shop and attend movies as Canaseraga is very limited. There is one school, that is for Pre K - 12. The school offers soccer, basketball, skiing, and baseball/softball), but lacks other sports such as football and track. Canaseraga has a Fall Harvest Festival which offers several activities for families.

Geography

Canaseraga is located at coor dms|42|27|45|N|77|46|36|W|city (42.462383, -77.776586)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), all of it land.

The village is next to Canaseraga Creek, a tributary of the Genesee River. Bennett Creek and Slader Creek join Canaseraga Creek west of the village. Canaseraga is at the border of Livingston County.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 594 people, 220 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The population density was 465.5 people per square mile (179.2/km²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 198.3/sq mi (76.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.65% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 220 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,469, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,971. About 10.2% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.villageofcanaseraga.com Village of Canaseraga webpage]