Galway (town), New York
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Galway is a town located in Saratoga County
, New York
, USA
. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,589. The town is in the western part of the county and is north of Schenectady
. Galway is a rural community with a mixture of small business, farming, and residential homes. The town is home to both year round and seasonal residents. It was named after Galway
in Ireland
.
The town was formed from the town of Ballston
in 1792 as the town of "New Galloway." The town of Providence
was taken off the north part of Galway in 1796.
The hamlet of Galway incorporated
as a village in 1838.
The west town line is the border of Fulton County
.
New York State Route 29
is an east-west highway in the northern part of Galway. It intersects New York State Route 147
at Kimball Corners.
and Broadalbin
in Fulton County, the east by the town of Milton
, the north by the town of Providence, and the south by the town of Charlton
.
was 81.5 people per square mile (31.5/km²). There were 1,879 housing units at an average density of 42.7 per square mile (16.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White (U.S. Census)White, 0.08% African American (U.S. Census) Black or Race (United States Census)|African American, 0.00% Native American (U.S. Census) Native American, 0.31% Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander, 0.53% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino of any race.
There were 1,387 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% are Marriage, married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,155, and the median income for a family was $54,119. Males had a median income of $38,827 versus $28,385 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $23,425. 6.0% of the population and 5.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 1.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 219,607. It is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Ballston Spa...
, 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...
, USA
United States
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. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,589. The town is in the western part of the county and is north of Schenectady
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
. Galway is a rural community with a mixture of small business, farming, and residential homes. The town is home to both year round and seasonal residents. It was named after Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
.
History
The region was first settled in October 1774 on the corner of what is today known as Donnan and Sacandaga Roads in the southern section of town, outside of Galway village.The town was formed from the town of Ballston
Ballston, New York
Ballston is a town in Saratoga County, New York, USA. The population was 8,729 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from an early settler, Eliphalet Ball.The Town of Ballston is in the south part of the County and is north of Schenectady....
in 1792 as the town of "New Galloway." The town of Providence
Providence, New York
Providence is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,841 at the 2000 census.The Town of Providence is on the county's western border and is west of Saratoga Springs, New York.- History :...
was taken off the north part of Galway in 1796.
The hamlet of Galway incorporated
Municipal corporation
A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which...
as a village in 1838.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 116.6square kilometer|km² (45.0 square mile|sq mi). 44.0 square miles (114.0 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²) of it (2.20%) is water.The west town line is the border of Fulton County
Fulton County, New York
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,531. Its name is in honor of Robert Fulton, who is widely credited with developing the first commercially successful steamboat...
.
New York State Route 29
New York State Route 29
New York State Route 29 is a state highway extending for across the eastern portion of the U.S. state of New York. The western terminus of the route is at NY 28 and NY 169 in Middleville, Herkimer County. The eastern terminus of the route is at NY 22 just south of Salem,...
is an east-west highway in the northern part of Galway. It intersects New York State Route 147
New York State Route 147
New York State Route 147 is a north–south state highway in the Capital District of New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 5 west of Schenectady in the village of Scotia. Its northern terminus is at a junction with NY 29 in the town...
at Kimball Corners.
Bordering areas
The town of Galway is bordered on the west by towns of PerthPerth, New York
Perth is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 3,638 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Perth, Scotland.The Town of Perth is in the eastern part of the county, north of Amsterdam, New York.- History :...
and Broadalbin
Broadalbin (town), New York
Broadalbin is a town in Fulton County, New York, USA. The population was 5,066 at the 2000 census. The town was named after the Breadalbane Region in Scotland by an early settler.The Town of Broadalbin contains a village also called Broadalbin...
in Fulton County, the east by the town of Milton
Milton (town), New York
Milton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, USA. The population was 17,103 at the 2000 census. Some believe that the town was named after the poet, John Milton, while other sources state that it is a shortening of "Mill-town" for the early mill activity....
, the north by the town of Providence, and the south by the town of Charlton
Charlton, New York
Charlton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, USA. The population was 3,954 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a notable physician.The Town of Charlton is located in the southwest part of the county and is north of Schenectady.- History :...
.
Demographics
As of the census, of 2000, there were 3,589 people, 1,387 households, and 1,049 families residing in the town. The population densityPopulation 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 81.5 people per square mile (31.5/km²). There were 1,879 housing units at an average density of 42.7 per square mile (16.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White (U.S. Census)White, 0.08% African American (U.S. Census) Black or Race (United States Census)|African American, 0.00% Native American (U.S. Census) Native American, 0.31% Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander, 0.53% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population were Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino of any race.
There were 1,387 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% are Marriage, married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,155, and the median income for a family was $54,119. Males had a median income of $38,827 versus $28,385 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 $23,425. 6.0% of the population and 5.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.6% of those under the age of 18 and 1.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
Galway has its own school district, composed of pre-school through 12th grade. The elementary school is called Joseph Henry Elementary, the middle and high school is known as Galway Middle School, and Galway High School. The middle school was built in 1999. The growing population began the expansion of the middle school. The high school was built in 1952. Prior to that, Galway had many one-room school houses scattered throughout the town.Communities and Locations in the town
- Birchton – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town.
- Bunn Corners – A location near the west town line on County Road 45.
- East Galway – A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town on NY-29. It was formerly called "Yorks Corners."
- Fairweather Corners – A hamlet west of Galway village on County Road 45.
- GalwayGalway (village), New YorkGalway is a village in the town of Galway in Saratoga County, New York, USA. The population was 214 at the 2000 census. The village is north of Schenectady. Galway Lake, a vacation area, is west of the village.- History :...
– A village in the center of the town, located on NY-147 at County Road 45. - Galway LakeGalway LakeGalway Lake is located west of Galway , New York, in the town of Galway in Saratoga County, New York, USA. .Galway Lake was enlarged by the creation of the Galway Lake Dam on North Chuctanunda Creek in Saratoga County, New York and is used for recreation purposes. Construction of Galway Lake Dam...
– A 564 acres (2.3 km²) privately owned lake in the western part of the town, currently permitting only electric powered or sail boats. The lake is a popular summer spot for the Galway Lake Camper's Association.. - Greens Corners – A hamlet at the north town line.
- Holsapple Corners – A location near Galway village.
- Hooesville – A hamlet on the west town line.
- Kimballs Corners – A location east of North Galway.
- Maywood Grove – A seasonal and year round community on the south and west shore of Galway Lake.
- Mosherville – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, located on NY-29.
- North Galway – A hamlet north of Galway village, located on NY-29.
- O'Brien Corners – A location near Galway village.
- Parkis Mills – A hamlet northeast of Galway village.
- Ruback's Grove – A private community of camps and summer cottages. It has multiple beaches with lake access, a night time candy shop, pavilion, a basketball court and volleyball court.
- South Galway Corner – A location near Birchton.
- Shuttleworth Corners – A location south of Galway village.
- Weiss Grove – A seasonal and year round community on the south shore of Galway Lake.
- West Galway – A hamlet on the west town line on County Road 45.
- Whitesides Corners – A hamlet on the north town line.