Lyncourt, New York
Encyclopedia
Lyncourt is a hamlet
(and census-designated place
) in Onondaga County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 4,268 at the 2000 census.
Lyncourt is in the Town of Salina
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 4,268 people, 1,913 households, and 1,126 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 3,445.9 per square mile (1,328.9/km²). There were 2,009 housing units at an average density of 1,622.0/sq mi (625.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.35% White, 2.84% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races
, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 1,913 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples
living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,774, and the median income for a family was $42,105. Males had a median income of $34,044 versus $25,205 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,482. About 6.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
. Mark A. Nicotra was recently elected to a second two year term (2009) as Town Supervisor and represents the town as a whole. Nicotra previously represented Lyncourt and Galeville on the Town Board from 2002-2007. Michael Del Vecchio, Jr. was also recently elected to a second term (2009) on the Town Board. Del Vecchio represents the residents of Lyncourt and Galeville. Nicotra and Del Veccio are both life long residents of Lyncourt.
, Bishop Ludden High School, and Bishop Grimes High School
Mike Cimino star baseball, football, and basketball player attends this school. He has benn said to be one of the best youth athletes alive and is predicticed to be named one of the best overall athlete ever
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
(and census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) in Onondaga County
Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 467,026. The county seat is Syracuse.Onondaga County is part of the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, 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 4,268 at the 2000 census.
Lyncourt is in the Town of Salina
Salina, New York
Salina is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 33,290 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from the Latin word for "salt."...
.
Geography
Lyncourt is located at 43°4′49"N 76°7′21"W (43.080266, -76.122450).According to the United States Census Bureau
United 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 CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,268 people, 1,913 households, and 1,126 families residing in the CDP. 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 3,445.9 per square mile (1,328.9/km²). There were 2,009 housing units at an average density of 1,622.0/sq mi (625.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.35% White, 2.84% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.40% 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 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.
There were 1,913 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% 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, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,774, and the median income for a family was $42,105. Males had a median income of $34,044 versus $25,205 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 CDP was $18,482. About 6.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Lyncourt is part of the Town of SalinaSalina, New York
Salina is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 33,290 at the 2000 census. The name of the town is derived from the Latin word for "salt."...
. Mark A. Nicotra was recently elected to a second two year term (2009) as Town Supervisor and represents the town as a whole. Nicotra previously represented Lyncourt and Galeville on the Town Board from 2002-2007. Michael Del Vecchio, Jr. was also recently elected to a second term (2009) on the Town Board. Del Vecchio represents the residents of Lyncourt and Galeville. Nicotra and Del Veccio are both life long residents of Lyncourt.
Public Safety
Police protection is provided by the Onondaga County Sheriffs Office. Fire protection is provided by the Lyncourt Volunteer Fire Department. Ambulance service is provided by Rural/Metro Medical Services of CNY.Education
Lyncourt is part of the Lyncourt Union-Free School District. This school district serves approximately 350 kids in grades K-8. The school district has an agreement with the Solvay Union-Free School District that allows students from Lyncourt to attend Solvay High School, although many students attend Christian Brothers AcademyChristian Brothers Academy (Syracuse, New York)
Christian Brothers Academy is a private, Catholic college preparatory school in suburban Syracuse, New York run by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, the school has roughly 750 students in grades...
, Bishop Ludden High School, and Bishop Grimes High School
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Mike Cimino star baseball, football, and basketball player attends this school. He has benn said to be one of the best youth athletes alive and is predicticed to be named one of the best overall athlete ever