Cohocton (town), New York
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Cohocton is a town in Steuben County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 2,626 at the 2000 census. The name might be the native term for "log in the water."The town contains a village, also called Cohocton
and is in the northwest part of the county.
The town was formed from the towns of Bath
and Dansville
in 1812. It was originally known as the town of Liberty. Part of the town was later used to form new towns in the county: Avoca
(1843) and Wayland
(1848). In 1874, the town was enlarged by the addition of a part of the town of Prattsburgh
. The Larrowe House
, also known as The Cohocton Town and Village Hall and located at the village of Cohocton
, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1989.
, the town has a total area of 56.1 square miles (145.2 km²), all of it land.
The north town line is the border of Livingston County
and Ontario County
.
Interstate 390
, New York State Route 21
, New York State Route 371
and New York State Route 415
pass through the town. The Interstate and NY-415 partly follow the course of the Cohocton River
.
of 2000, there were 2,626 people, 972 households, and 704 families residing in the town. The population density
was 46.8 people per square mile (18.1/km²). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.49% White, 0.46% Black or African American
, 0.61% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.
There were 972 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples
living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,559, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $25,208 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,243. About 12.9% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
The 1890 population was 3,475.
Steuben County, New York
Steuben County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,990. Its name is in honor of Baron von Steuben, a German general who fought on the American side in the American Revolutionary War, though it is not pronounced the same...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,626 at the 2000 census. The name might be the native term for "log in the water."The town contains a village, also called Cohocton
Cohocton (village), New York
Cohocton is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 854 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from an Iroquois phrase for "log in the water."...
and is in the northwest part of the county.
History
The town was first settled around 1794.The town was formed from the towns of Bath
Bath (town), New York
Bath is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The 2000 population was 12,097. The Town are either named after the city in England or after Lady Bath, daughter of a landowner.The Town of Bath contains the village Bath...
and Dansville
Dansville, Steuben County, New York
Dansville is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States, not to be confused with the nearby village of Dansville in Livingston County. The population was 1,977 at the 2000 census...
in 1812. It was originally known as the town of Liberty. Part of the town was later used to form new towns in the county: Avoca
Avoca (town), New York
Avoca is a town in Steuben County, New York, USA. The population was 2,314 at the 2000 census.The Town of Avoca has a village named Avoca. The town is in the north part of the county, northwest of Bath, New York.- History :...
(1843) and Wayland
Wayland (town), New York
Wayland is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 4,314 at the 2000 census.The Town of Wayland contains a village Wayland. The town is in the northern part of the county, northwest of Bath, New York.- History :...
(1848). In 1874, the town was enlarged by the addition of a part of the town of Prattsburgh
Prattsburgh, New York
Prattsburgh is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 2,064 at the 2000 census.The Town of Prattsburgh is in the northeast part of the county, north of Bath, New York.- History :...
. The Larrowe House
Larrowe House
Larrowe House, also known as The Cohocton Town and Village Hall, is a historic home located at Cohocton in Steuben County, New York. It is a 38 by 40 foot, two story dwelling constructed in 1856 in the Italianate style. There is a square cupola in the center of the roof. The Larrowe family...
, also known as The Cohocton Town and Village Hall and located at the village of Cohocton
Cohocton (village), New York
Cohocton is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 854 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from an Iroquois phrase for "log in the water."...
, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1989.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 56.1 square miles (145.2 km²), all of it land.
The north town line is the border of Livingston County
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...
and Ontario County
Ontario County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in the county. The population density was 156 people per square mile . There were 42,647 housing units at an average density of 66 per square mile...
.
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...
, New York State Route 21
New York State Route 21
New York State Route 21 is a state highway extending for through the western part of New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at NY 417 in Andover. The northern terminus is at NY 104 in Williamson...
, New York State Route 371
New York State Route 371
New York State Route 371 is a north–south state highway in Steuben County, New York, in the United States. It runs for from an intersection with NY 415 in the village of Cohocton to a junction with NY 21 in the town of Cohocton. NY 371 follows the Cohocton River and the main...
and New York State Route 415
New York State Route 415
New York State Route 415 is a state highway located in Steuben County, New York, United States. It is a north–south trunk road that parallels in part, the Cohocton River, Interstate 86 and Interstate 390. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 414 in...
pass through the town. The Interstate and NY-415 partly follow the course of the Cohocton River
Cohocton River
The Cohocton River is a tributary of the Chemung River in western New York in the United States. Via the Chemung River, it is part of the Susquehanna River watershed, flowing to Chesapeake Bay...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,626 people, 972 households, and 704 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 46.8 people per square mile (18.1/km²). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 20.4 per square mile (7.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.49% White, 0.46% Black or African American
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...
, 0.61% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.19% 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 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.
There were 972 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% 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, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,559, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $25,208 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 $15,243. About 12.9% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
The 1890 population was 3,475.
Communities and locations in the town
- Atlanta – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town at the junction of County Roads 36 and 39 was formerly known as "Bloods." It was founded around 1840. The Cohocton River changes from east-flowing to south-flowing at Atlanta. The Presbyterian Church of AtlantaPresbyterian Church of AtlantaPresbyterian Church of Atlanta is a historic Presbyterian church located at Atlanta in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1895 and is a Queen Anne style buildings constructed of red pressed brick over a limestone basement. It features a bell tower and porte cochere supported by clusters of...
was listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2010. - Bowles Corners – A location in the northwest corner of the town on NY-21 and County Road 37.
- CohoctonCohocton (village), New YorkCohocton is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 854 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from an Iroquois phrase for "log in the water."...
– A village adjacent to Interstate 390 in the south part of the town. For a period in the 19th Century, it was called "Liberty." - Kirkwood – A hamlet northeast of Cohocton village on NY-371.
- North Cohocton – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town at the junction of NY-21 and NY-371. The community dates from before 1850.