Lake Luzerne, New York

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official_name = Lake Luzerne, New York
settlement_type = Town
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Warren
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area_total_km2 = 140.0
area_land_km2 = 136.3
area_water_km2 = 3.7
area_total_sq_mi = 54.1
area_land_sq_mi = 52.6
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3219
population_density_km2 = 23.6
population_density_sq_mi = 61.2

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 363
elevation_ft = 1191
latd = 43 |latm = 19 |lats = 9 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 49 |longs = 30 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 12846
area_code = 518
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Lake Luzerne is a town in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,219 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Lake Luzerne is in the south part of the county. The northern part of the town is within the Adirondack Park. Lake Luzerne is west of the City of Glens Falls

History

The area received its first permanent settlers around 1770. The Town of Lake Luzerne was set off from the Town of Queensbury in 1792 as the "Town of Fairfield." [http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywarren/countyhistory/smith/xxvi.htm History of Warren County, edited by H. P. Smith - Chapter XXVI: History of the Town of Luzerne] ] In 1808, the town changed its name to "Luzerne." Now known more for its [http://www.luzernemusic.org/luzerne-chamber-fest06.html Lake Luzerne Chamber Music Festival] , artists such as classical guitarist Joel Brown, [http://www.imaniwinds.com the Imani Winds] , violinist Raymond Gniewek, and jazz greats [http://www.brubeckmusic.com Chris and Dave Brubeck] perform during the summer months.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.1 square miles (140.0 km²), of which, 52.6 square miles (136.3 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.7 km²) of it (2.66%) is water.

The south and west town lines are the border of Saratoga County, New York and the Hudson River.

Lake Luzerne represents a divide between water flowing south through the Hudson River and water flowing north through Lake George to the St. Lawrence River.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,264 households, and 883 families residing in the town. The population density was 61.2 people per square mile (23.6/km²). There were 1,949 housing units at an average density of 37.0/sq mi (14.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.25% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 1,264 households out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,348, and the median income for a family was $40,104. Males had a median income of $30,152 versus $20,654 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,246. About 7.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lake Luzerne

*Beartown -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
*Danielstown -- A hamlet in the south part of the town.
*Fourth Lake -- A hamlet north of Lake Luzerne village on Route 9N. It is west of a lake, also called Fourth Lake.
*Hartman -- A hamlet in the south part of the town, east of Danielstown.
*Lake Luzerne -- The hamlet of Lake Luzerne is on the east bank of the Hudson River on Route 9N. It is south of a lake also called Lake Luzerne and by the west town line.
*Lake Vanare -- A hamlet east of Fourth Lake on Route 9N. It is next to a lake, Lake Vanare.

References

External links

* [http://www.lakeluzernewarrencountyny.com Lake Luzerne, NY town site]
* [http://www.lakeluzerne-ny.com Lake Luzerne, NY, information]