Napoli, New York
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Napoli is a town
in Cattaraugus County
, New York
, United States
. It is located in the western half of the county, northwest of Salamanca
. The only permanent community in the town is Napoli village, formerly "Napoli Corners." The population was 1,159 at the 2000 census.
The town's name presumably comes from Naples
, but is pronounced nəˈpoʊlaɪ , with a long "i" sound at the end (much like communities named Pulaski
and Chili
in other parts of the state).
The Town of Napoli was formed in 1823 from part of the Town of Little Valley
. In 1828, a division of Napoli was made, forming the new Town of Cold Spring
.
The Gladden Windmill
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
.
, the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km²), of which, 36.4 square miles (94.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.38%) is water.
New York State Route 242
is a northeast-southwest major highway in the town. County Route 7 (Pigeon Valley Road) moves from east to west across the northern part of the town; County Route 10 (Hardscrabble Road / Farm to Market Road) runs north to south through the middle of the town.
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of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 376 households, and 292 families residing in the town. The population density
was 31.8 people per square mile (12.3/km²). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 14.9 per square mile (5.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.46% White, 0.43% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.86% Asian, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.
There were 376 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples
living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,839, and the median income for a family was $37,692. Males had a median income of $26,411 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,077. About 9.3% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,317. The county seat is Little Valley.-History:...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. It is located in the western half of the county, northwest of Salamanca
Salamanca (city), New York
Salamanca is a city in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States, located inside the Allegany Indian Reservation. The population was 6,097 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
. The only permanent community in the town is Napoli village, formerly "Napoli Corners." The population was 1,159 at the 2000 census.
The town's name presumably comes from Naples
Naples
Naples is a city in Southern Italy, situated on the country's west coast by the Gulf of Naples. Lying between two notable volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples...
, but is pronounced nəˈpoʊlaɪ , with a long "i" sound at the end (much like communities named Pulaski
Pulaski, New York
Pulaski is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,365 at the 2010 census.The Village of Pulaski is within the Town of Richland, and lies between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill region. The village is located on US Route 11 and is adjacent to...
and Chili
Chili, New York
Chili is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 28,625 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga....
in other parts of the state).
History
The first permanent settler arrived around 1819.The Town of Napoli was formed in 1823 from part of the Town of Little Valley
Little Valley (town), New York
Little Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,788 at the 2000 census. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries of the Allegheny River.The Town of Little Valley is centrally located in the county...
. In 1828, a division of Napoli was made, forming the new Town of Cold Spring
Coldspring, New York
Coldspring is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is located in the southwest part of the county, west of the City of Salamanca.- History :The first settler arrived around 1818....
.
The Gladden Windmill
Gladden Windmill
Gladden Windmill is an historic windmill formerly located on Pigeon Valley Road in Napoli, Cattaraugus County, New York. The windmill was built in 1890 and is a well preserved example of a vertical wind turbine built during the 19th century...
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
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.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 36.5 square miles (94.5 km²), of which, 36.4 square miles (94.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.38%) is water.
New York State Route 242
New York State Route 242
New York State Route 242 is a state highway that runs across Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. Although signed as an east–west route, it takes a more northeast–southwest course across the county from NY 394 near the village of Randolph to NY 16 in Machias...
is a northeast-southwest major highway in the town. County Route 7 (Pigeon Valley Road) moves from east to west across the northern part of the town; County Route 10 (Hardscrabble Road / Farm to Market Road) runs north to south through the middle of the town.
Adjacent towns and areas
(ClockwiseClockwise
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- New AlbionNew Albion, New YorkNew Albion is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,068 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Albion in Orleans County, New York, the source of some early settlers....
- Little ValleyLittle Valley (town), New YorkLittle Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,788 at the 2000 census. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries of the Allegheny River.The Town of Little Valley is centrally located in the county...
; SalamancaSalamanca (town), New YorkSalamanca is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 544 at the 2000 census. The name is from a major investor in a local railroad....
- ColdspringColdspring, New YorkColdspring is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is located in the southwest part of the county, west of the City of Salamanca.- History :The first settler arrived around 1818....
- ConewangoConewango, New YorkConewango is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,732 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a creek which flows through the town....
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 376 households, and 292 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 31.8 people per square mile (12.3/km²). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 14.9 per square mile (5.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.46% White, 0.43% African American, 1.38% Native American, 0.86% Asian, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.
There were 376 households out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.43.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,839, and the median income for a family was $37,692. Males had a median income of $26,411 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $13,077. About 9.3% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations
- Cold Spring – A location in the northwest part of the town near the intersection of County Roads 7 and 10. (Not to be confused with the town of the same nameColdspring, New YorkColdspring is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is located in the southwest part of the county, west of the City of Salamanca.- History :The first settler arrived around 1818....
, which neighbors to the south of Napoli.) - Cold Springs Creek – A stream flowing southward on the west side of the town.
- Enchanted Lake – A location in the central and western part of town, surrounding "Kings Highway." It is divided into many small vacant lots and appears to be the plans for two communities (one north and one south), though both remain sparsely populated. Some of the streets laid out for Enchanted Lake have not yet been built and exist only on paper.
- Napoli – The hamletHamlet (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...
of Napoli is near the center of the town at the intersection of NY Route 242New York State Route 242New York State Route 242 is a state highway that runs across Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. Although signed as an east–west route, it takes a more northeast–southwest course across the county from NY 394 near the village of Randolph to NY 16 in Machias...
and County Road 10. - The Narrows – A location in the eastern part of the town on Route 242. This marks the route of an early road cut into the town.
- Peaslee Hollow – A location in the northwest part of the town.