Pike (town), New York
Encyclopedia
Pike is a town
in Wyoming County
, New York
, USA. The population was 1,086 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Pike is on the south border of the county. Pike is also the name of a hamlet in this town.
(now part of Livingston County
, New York
). In 1823, part of Pike was taken to form the new Town of Eagle
. More of Pike was taken to form part of the Town of Genesee Falls
in 1846.
, the town has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.8 km²), of which, 31.1 square miles (80.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.42%) is water.
The south town line is the border of Allegany County
, New York
.
of 2000, there were 1,086 people, 382 households, and 283 families residing in the town. The population density
was 34.9 people per square mile (13.5/km²). There were 444 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.78% White, 0.28% Black or African American
, 1.29% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.
There were 382 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples
living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,328, and the median income for a family was $41,522. Males had a median income of $30,606 versus $20,813 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,996. About 7.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Wyoming County
Wyoming County, New York
Wyoming County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. At the 2010 census, the population was 42,155. The county seat is Warsaw. The name is from a modified Delaware Indian word meaning "broad bottom lands"...
, 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. The population was 1,086 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Pike is on the south border of the county. Pike is also the name of a hamlet in this town.
History
The Town of Pike was founded in 1818 from a division of the Town of NundaNunda (town), New York
Nunda pronounced to the out of towner as "none day", is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,017 at the 2000 census...
(now part 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...
, 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...
). In 1823, part of Pike was taken to form the new Town of Eagle
Eagle, New York
Eagle is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eagle is on the south border of the county.- History :...
. More of Pike was taken to form part of the Town of Genesee Falls
Genesee Falls, New York
Genesee Falls is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 460 at the 2000 census.The Town of Genesee Falls is in the southeastern corner of the county.- History :The Town of Genesee Falls was established in 1846...
in 1846.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 town has a total area of 31.2 square miles (80.8 km²), of which, 31.1 square miles (80.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.42%) is water.
The south town line is the border of Allegany County
Allegany County, New York
Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,946. Its name derives from a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River. Its county seat is...
, 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...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,086 people, 382 households, and 283 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 34.9 people per square mile (13.5/km²). There were 444 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.78% White, 0.28% 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...
, 1.29% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.09% 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 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.
There were 382 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% 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, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,328, and the median income for a family was $41,522. Males had a median income of $30,606 versus $20,813 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 $14,996. About 7.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in the Town of Pike
- East Koy – A 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...
in the southeast corner of the town. - Lamont – A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town on Route 39New York State Route 39New York State Route 39 is an east–west state highway in the western portion of New York in the United States. It begins and ends at intersections with U.S. Route 20 apart...
. - Pike – A hamlet at the junction of Routes 39 and 19New York State Route 19New York State Route 19 is a north–south state highway in Western New York in the United States. It is the longest state highway in that region, and the only other one besides NY 14 to completely transect the state from the Pennsylvania state line to the shore of Lake Ontario...
. Pike was an incorporated village until 2009. - Pike Five Corners – A location on Route 39 near the western border of the town.
- Wyoming County Fairgrounds – In the hamlet of Pike.
Notable Natives and Former Residents
- Wellington R. BurtWellington R. BurtWellington R. Burt was a wealthy industrial baron from Saginaw, Michigan. At the time of his death, his wealth was estimated to be between $40 and $90 million. For a time in the early 1900s, Burt ranked as one of the eight wealthiest men in America...
(1831-1919), industrial baron, ranked among eight wealthiest men in America in the early 1900s. - Hiram Bond EverestHiram Bond EverestHiram Bond Everest was a professor of science, businessman, investor and inventor.-Biography:Everest was born in Pike, New York and moved to Wisconsin around age 18 to work as a teacher of science until 1853, when he moved to Rochester, N.Y.. There he established a grocery business...
(1831-1913), inventor and founder of Mobil Oil. - Calvin FairbankCalvin FairbankCalvin Fairbank was an American abolitionist minister who spent more than 17 years in prison for his anti-slavery activities.-Biography:...
(1816–1898), abolitionist minister.