leyden, new york

Leyden is a town located in Lewis County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,792. The Town of Leyden is in the south part of the county.

Geography

The Black River is the eastern town line, and the south town line is the border of Oneida County, New York. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 86.9 km² (33.5 mi²). 86.3 km² (33.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.66% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 1,792 people, 676 households, and 488 families residing in the town. The population density is 20.8/km² (53.8/mi²). There are 807 housing units at an average density of 9.4/km² (24.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.05% White, 0.22% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. 0.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 676 households out of which 37.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.07. In the town the population is spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $29,489, and the median income for a family is $33,512. Males have a median income of $27,424 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,252. 19.0% of the population and 13.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.5% of those under the age of 18 and 17.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Leyden

Locust Grove -- A hamlet southwest of Port Leyden.
Port Leyden -- Part of the Village of Port Leyden is at the eastern town line.
Talcottville --

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