Avon (town), New York
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Avon is a town in Livingston County
, New York
, United States
. The town is bordered on the north by the town of Rush, New York
in Monroe County
. Avon is south of Rochester. The population was 6,443 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the river Avon. The town has a village within it also called Avon
.
The town was formed in 1789 as the town of Hartford, and the name was changed to Avon in 1808. In 1818, part of the town was used to form the new town of Rush
(in Monroe County
).
Mineral spring
s were an important resource of the early town, and bath houses were constructed for many visitors.
, the town has a total area of 41.2 square miles (106.8 km²), of which, 41.2 square miles (106.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.15%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Monroe County
. The Genesee River
defines the west town line, flowing past Avon village. Conesus Creek
flowing from Conesus Lake
flows into the Genesee west of Avon village.
US Route 20 and New York State Route 5
are east-west highways across the town, and intersect New York State Route 39
in Avon village. New York State Route 15
is another north-south highway in the eastern part of the town.
Interstate 390
connects the town to areas north and south.
of 2000, there were 6,443 people, 2,525 households, and 1,732 families residing in the town. The population density
was 156.5 people per square mile (60.4/km²). There were 2,671 housing units at an average density of 64.9 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.87% White, 1.54% Black or African American
, 0.34% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races
, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 2,525 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,971, and the median income for a family was $54,315. Males had a median income of $40,654 versus $25,559 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $22,379. About 6.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
Livingston County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,328 people, 22,150 households, and 15,349 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 24,023 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The town is bordered on the north by the town of Rush, New York
Rush, New York
Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:...
in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
. Avon is south of Rochester. The population was 6,443 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the river Avon. The town has a village within it also called Avon
Avon (village), New York
Avon is a village in Livingston County, New York, USA. The population was 2,977 at the 2000 census. The village is named after the River Avon. ....
.
History
The town was settled around 1785.The town was formed in 1789 as the town of Hartford, and the name was changed to Avon in 1808. In 1818, part of the town was used to form the new town of Rush
Rush, New York
Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:...
(in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
).
Mineral spring
Mineral spring
Mineral springs are naturally occurring springs that produce water containing minerals, or other dissolved substances, that alter its taste or give it a purported therapeutic value...
s were an important resource of the early town, and bath houses were constructed for many visitors.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 41.2 square miles (106.8 km²), of which, 41.2 square miles (106.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.15%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
. The Genesee River
Genesee River
The Genesee River is a North American river flowing northward through the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York. The river provided the original power for the Rochester area's 19th century mills and still provides hydroelectric power for downtown Rochester....
defines the west town line, flowing past Avon village. Conesus Creek
Conesus Creek
-Geography:The creek forms from the outflow of Conesus Lake to later join the Genessee River in the Town of Avon. The creek drops over 200 feet in elevation over its short course.-Navigability:...
flowing from Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes in western New York. It is western-most of eleven total Finger Lakes. The lake's outlet is in Lakeville, New York a hamlet in the Town of Livonia, New York in Livingston County, south of Rochester, New York. The lake's inlet is in the Town of Conesus,...
flows into the Genesee west of Avon village.
US Route 20 and New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5
New York State Route 5 is a state highway that extends for across the state of New York in the United States. It begins at the Pennsylvania state line in the Chautauqua County town of Ripley and passes through Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, and several other smaller cities and...
are east-west highways across the town, and intersect New York State Route 39
New York State Route 39
New York State Route 39 is an east–west state highway in the western portion of New York in the United States. It begins and ends at intersections with U.S. Route 20 apart...
in Avon village. New York State Route 15
New York State Route 15
New York State Route 15 is a north–south state highway located in western New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is officially at Interstate 390 exit 3 south of the village of Wayland, although some signage indicating that NY 15 continues south to...
is another north-south highway in the eastern part of the town.
Interstate 390
Interstate 390
Interstate 390 is a north–south auxiliary Interstate Highway located entirely within New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at the Southern Tier Expressway in the town of Avoca. Its northern terminus is at I-490 in Rochester...
connects the town to areas north and south.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,443 people, 2,525 households, and 1,732 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 156.5 people per square mile (60.4/km²). There were 2,671 housing units at an average density of 64.9 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.87% White, 1.54% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.
There were 2,525 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,971, and the median income for a family was $54,315. Males had a median income of $40,654 versus $25,559 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $22,379. About 6.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in the Town of Avon
- Ashantee – A hamlet immediately south of Avon village on NY-39.
- AvonAvon (village), New YorkAvon is a village in Livingston County, New York, USA. The population was 2,977 at the 2000 census. The village is named after the River Avon. ....
– A village in the northwest part of the town. - East Avon – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town at the intersections of NY-5, NY-15, and US-20.
- Littleville – A hamlet south of Avon village and adjacent to Ashantee.
- North Avon – A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town.
- South Avon – A hamlet south of Avon village on NY-39.
Notable residents
- William Howe Cuyler Hosmer - (1814–1877), born in Avon, noted poet.
- Tatiana Pallagi - Miss New York Teen 2007