Whitestown, New York

Whitestown, New York

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subdivision_name2 = Oneida
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population_total = 18635
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Whitestown is a town in Oneida County, New York, USA. The population was 18,635 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from Judge Hugh White, an early settler.

The Town of Whitestown is immediately west of Utica, New York. The New York State Thruway ( Interstate 90 ) passes across the town.

History

The town, part of the Sadaquada Patent, was first settled in 1784, the first time any permanent settlement was made in the county. The Town of Whitestown was formed in 1788, before the creation of Oneida County, with a size of 12 million acres (49,000 km²).

It is known as the "Mother of Towns" because of the many towns and counties formed from its expanse. The Town of Paris and the Town of Steuben were formed from Whitestown in 1792. The Town of Cazenovia was formed in 1793. The Town of Augusta was formed in 1798. Utica was formed in 1817. The Town of New Hartford was formed from Whitestown in 1827.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²), of which, 27.2 square miles (70.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04% is water.

The town is west of the City of Utica and the north border is defined by the Mohawk River.

Oriskany Creek flows northward through the town to the Mohawk River.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 18,635 people, 7,544 households, and 5,024 families residing in the town. The population density was 685.2 people per square mile (264.5/km²). There were 7,945 housing units at an average density of 292.1/sq mi (112.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.27% White, 1.18% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 7,544 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,084, and the median income for a family was $49,798. Males had a median income of $36,553 versus $24,942 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,507. About 7.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Whitestown

*Coleman Mills -- A hamlet south of Oriskany and north of the Thruway.
*Dunham Manor -- A location south of Whitesboro.
*Glenhaven -- A location by the south town line.
*Herthum Heights -- A location northwest of Whitesboro.
*New York Mills -- The Village of New York Mills is southeast of Yorkville, adjacent to Utica.
*Oneida County Airport (UCA) -- This airport is in the northwest part of the town.
*Oriskany -- The Village of Oriskany is near the north town line.
*Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site -- A state site by the north town line.
*Sunset Manor -- A location northwest of Whitesboro.
*Whitesboro -- The Village Whitesboro is in the eastern part of the town, south of the Thruway.
*Yorkville -- The Village of Yorkville, located on Route 5A, lies between Utica and Whitesboro.
*Walesville -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
*Whitestown -- A location west of Whitesboro.

References

External links

* [http://www.town.whitestown.ny.us Town of Whitestown, NY]


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