Palatine, New York
Encyclopedia
Palatine is a town
in Montgomery County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 3,240 at the 2010 census. The named is derived from the Palatinate in the Rhineland
, the homeland of the early settlers of this region.
The Town of Palatine is located on the north side of the Mohawk River
in the northwestern part of the county.
(now in Herkimer County). The formation of other towns that eventually were in adjacent counties further reduced Palatine, but the formation of Town of St. Johnsville
created another town in Montgomery County.
, the town has a total area of 41.7 square miles (108 km²), of which, 41.2 square miles (106.7 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (1.25%) is water.
The Mohawk River forms the south town line, and the north town line is the border of Fulton County
, New York
.
of 2000, there were 3,070 people, 1,135 households, and 812 families residing in the town. The population density
was 74.5 people per square mile (28.8/km²). There were 1,233 housing units at an average density of 29.9 per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 1,135 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples
living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,415, and the median income for a family was $40,284. Males had a median income of $27,745 versus $22,978 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,416. About 6.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 49,708 people, 20,038 households, and 13,104 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile . There were 22,522 housing units at an average density of 56 per square mile...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,240 at the 2010 census. The named is derived from the Palatinate in the Rhineland
Rhineland
Historically, the Rhinelands refers to a loosely-defined region embracing the land on either bank of the River Rhine in central Europe....
, the homeland of the early settlers of this region.
The Town of Palatine is located on the north side of the Mohawk River
Mohawk River
The Mohawk River is a river in the U.S. state of New York. It is the largest tributary of the Hudson River. The Mohawk flows into the Hudson in the Capital District, a few miles north of the city of Albany. The river is named for the Mohawk Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy...
in the northwestern part of the county.
History
The town was formed in 1788 from the "Palatine District" in the newly formed Montgomery County. In 1797, part of the town was used to form the Town of SalisburySalisbury, Herkimer County, New York
----Salisbury is a town in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 1,953 at the 2000 census.The Town of Salisbury is on the eastern edge of the county. Salisbury is north of the City of Little Falls...
(now in Herkimer County). The formation of other towns that eventually were in adjacent counties further reduced Palatine, but the formation of Town of St. Johnsville
St. Johnsville (town), New York
St. Johnsville is a town in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 2,631 at the 2010 census. The town and its village are named after an early surveyor and commissioner, Alexander St. John....
created another town in Montgomery County.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 41.7 square miles (108 km²), of which, 41.2 square miles (106.7 km²) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) of it (1.25%) is water.
The Mohawk River forms the south town line, and the north 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
New York
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.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,070 people, 1,135 households, and 812 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 74.5 people per square mile (28.8/km²). There were 1,233 housing units at an average density of 29.9 per square mile (11.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 1,135 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% 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, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,415, and the median income for a family was $40,284. Males had a median income of $27,745 versus $22,978 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 $17,416. About 6.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Palatine
- Big Nose – A landmark at the town line in the southeast part of Palatine. Along with "Little Nose" on the opposite bank of the Mohawk River, it marks a place called "The Noses."
- Christmans Corners – A location in the north part of the town.
- Cook Corners – A hamlet south of Stone Arabia on Route 10 at the intersection with Dillenbeck Road.
- Cranes Landing – A former community in the western part of the town.
- East Stone Arabia – A hamlet east of Stone Arabia.
- McKinley – A location in the southeast part of the town.
- NellistonNelliston, New YorkNelliston is a village in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 622 at the 2000 census. The name is from members of the Nellis family.The Village of Nelliston is in the Town of Palatine and is west of Amsterdam....
– The Village of Nelliston is on the Mohawk River, opposite Fort PlainFort Plain, New YorkFort Plain is a village in Montgomery County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 2,288. The village is named after a fort built during the American Revolution....
, New YorkNew YorkNew 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...
. - Palatine BridgePalatine Bridge, New YorkPalatine Bridge is a village in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 706 at the 2000 census. The basis of the name is the community's location in a region settled by Palatinate Germans....
– The Village of Palatine Bridge on the Mohawk River, opposite CanajoharieCanajoharie, New YorkCanajoharie, New York may refer to:* Canajoharie , New York* Canajoharie , New York...
. - Palatine Church – A former community in the northwest part of the town.
- Stone Arabia – A hamlet on Route 10, northeast of Palatine Bridge. Home to a large Amish community.
Town Board
- Brian Sweet - Supervisor
- Betty Sanders - Councilwoman
- Marcia Matis - Councilwoman
- Shawn Cotton - Councilman
- Michele Whiteman - Councilwoman
Town Officials
- Town Clerk - Linda E. Logan
- Registrar Of Vital Statistics - Linda E. Logan
- Tax Collector - Linda E. Logan
- Code Enforcement Officer - Cliff Dourrough
- Town Justice - Ronald Dygert
- Assessor - Leigh Anne Loucks
- Highway Superintendent - Art Logan
- Historian - David Manclaw
- Dog Control Officer - Cheryl Sebastion
- Town Attorney - Ayers Law Firm
- Town Health Officer - Mark Brody
Town Planning Board
- James Telfer, Chairman
- Bob McClelland
- E J Jacksland
- Matt Gifford
- Charles Trembley
Town Zoning Board
- Tim Shaffer, Chairman
- Donald Mead, Jr.
- Helen Calbet
- Steven Hazzard - resignation tendered
- Jeffrey Frank