Smithville, New York
Encyclopedia
Smithville is a town
in Chenango County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,347 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Smithville is at the west border of Chenango County, west of the City of Norwich
.
Smithville was founded from part of the Town of Greene
in 1808.
The population of Smithville in 1865 was 1,634.
The Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1998.
, the town has a total area of 50.9 square miles (131.8 km²), of which, 50.5 square miles (130.8 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.79%) is water.
The west town line is the border of Broome County
and Cortland County
.
New York State Route 41
intersects New York State Route 220
north of Smithville Flats.
of 2000, there were 1,347 people, 492 households, and 364 families residing in the town. The population density
was 26.7 people per square mile (10.3/km²). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.62% White, 0.52% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.07% from other races
, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 492 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples
living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,972, and the median income for a family was $37,361. Males had a median income of $28,867 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,074. About 6.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% 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 Chenango County
Chenango County, New York
Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,477. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning "large bull-thistle." Its county seat is Norwich.-History:...
, 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 1,347 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Smithville is at the west border of Chenango County, west of the City of Norwich
Norwich (city), New York
Norwich is a city in Chenango County, New York, United States. Surrounded on all sides by the Town of Norwich, the city is the county seat of Chenango County. The name is taken from Norwich, Connecticut. Its population was 7,355 at the 2000 census.Lt...
.
History
The town was first settled around 1797.Smithville was founded from part of the Town of Greene
Greene, New York
Greene, New York is the name of two places in Chenango County, New York:*Greene , New York*Greene , New York...
in 1808.
The population of Smithville in 1865 was 1,634.
The Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397
Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397
Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397, also known as First Universalist Society Church and Smithville Community Center, is a historic grange hall at Smithville Flats in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1842 as a church and converted for use as a grange hall in 1921. The building is in the...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1998.
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 50.9 square miles (131.8 km²), of which, 50.5 square miles (130.8 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.79%) is water.
The west town line is the border of Broome County
Broome County, New York
Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 200,600. It was named in honor of John Broome, who was lieutenant governor in 1806 when Broome County was established. Its county seat is Binghamton, which is also its major city. The current...
and Cortland County
Cortland County, New York
Cortland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, named after Federico Van Cortlandt, president of the convention at Kingston that wrote the first New York State Constitution in 1777, and first lieutenant governor of the state. The county seat is Cortland...
.
New York State Route 41
New York State Route 41
New York State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in Central New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an interchange with NY 17 in the town of Sanford. Its northern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 20 in the village of Skaneateles...
intersects New York State Route 220
New York State Route 220
New York State Route 220 is a state highway located in Chenango County, New York, United States. It is signed as an east–west highway, but its actual routing wanders considerably from north to south as it proceeds across the county. The western terminus of NY 220 is at an intersection...
north of Smithville Flats.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,347 people, 492 households, and 364 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 26.7 people per square mile (10.3/km²). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.62% White, 0.52% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 492 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% 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, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,972, and the median income for a family was $37,361. Males had a median income of $28,867 versus $24,063 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 $15,074. About 6.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and Locations in Smithville
- Adams Corner – 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...
north of Smithville Center. - Buckley Hollow – A location in the southeast part of the town near the east town line.
- Corbin Corner – A hamlet north of Adams Corner near the north town line.
- Dibble Corner – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, northeast of Smithville Center.
- East Smithville – A former community in the town.
- Genegantslet Creek – An important stream in the town.
- Lakeview – A hamlet at the west town line by Cortland County on NY Route 41New York State Route 41New York State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in Central New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an interchange with NY 17 in the town of Sanford. Its northern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 20 in the village of Skaneateles...
. - Lakeville – A hamlet near the west town line and near Cortland County on NY-41.
- Seebers Tavern – A bar in Smithville.
- Smithville General Store – A small store along main street, across from Seebers Tavern.
- Smithville Flats – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town on NY-41 and Genegantslet Creek.
- Smithville Center – A hamlet in the northeast quadrant of the town.
- Tyner – A hamlet near the east town line on County Road 3, east of Smithville Center.
- Wilcox Corner – A location between Smithville Flats and Smithville Center.