York, New York
Encyclopedia
York is a town in western Livingston County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 3,219 at the 2000 census.
The Abbey of the Genesee
in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monk's Bread.
moved north to join other Iroquoian natives, the League of the Iroquois, and settled near modern Piffard.
The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.
The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of Leicester
and Caledonia
before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of Covington
in 1823.
Salt
was discovered in 1883 near modern Retsof, leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company.
, the town has a total area of 49.1 square miles (127.2 km²), of which, 49.1 square miles (127.2 km²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.
The west town line borders Genesee County
and Wyoming County
.
New York State Route 36
(north-south) intersects New York State Route 63
(east-west) at Greigsville. US Route 20 passes along the north town line.
of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 families residing in the town. The population density
was 65.6 people per square mile (25.3/km²). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 1.06% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 1,181 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
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...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 3,219 at the 2000 census.
The Abbey of the Genesee
Abbey of the Genesee
The Abbey of the Genesee is a community of more than two dozen contemplative monks located near Piffard in the town of York, New York. They are a member of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly known as the Trappists...
in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monk's Bread.
History
In 1722, the TuscaroraTuscarora (tribe)
The Tuscarora are a Native American people of the Iroquoian-language family, with members in New York, Canada, and North Carolina...
moved north to join other Iroquoian natives, the League of the Iroquois, and settled near modern Piffard.
The town was first settled by Europeans around 1800.
The town was formed in 1819 from parts of the towns of Leicester
Leicester (town), New York
Leicester is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 2,287 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Leicester Phelps, an early inhabitant....
and Caledonia
Caledonia (town), New York
Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school...
before the establishment of Livingston County. More territory was added from the town of Covington
Covington, New York
Covington is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 1,357 at the 2000 census. The town was named after General Leonard Covington.The Town of Covington is on eastern border of the county.- History :...
in 1823.
Salt
Sodium chloride
Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaCl. Sodium chloride is the salt most responsible for the salinity of the ocean and of the extracellular fluid of many multicellular organisms...
was discovered in 1883 near modern Retsof, leading to the formation of the New York Rock Salt Company. Further discoveries were made subsequently by the Empire Salt Company.
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 49.1 square miles (127.2 km²), of which, 49.1 square miles (127.2 km²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.
The west town line borders Genesee County
Genesee County, New York
Genesee County is a county located in Western New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,079. Its name is from the Seneca Indian word Gen-nis'-hee-yo meaning "The Beautiful Valley." Its county seat is Batavia.- History :...
and 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 State Route 36
New York State Route 36
New York State Route 36 is a north–south state highway in the western part of New York in the United States. The highway extends for from the Pennsylvania state line at Troupsburg, Steuben County northward to Ogden, Monroe County, where it ends at an intersection with NY 31...
(north-south) intersects New York State Route 63
New York State Route 63
New York State Route 63 is a state highway in the western part of New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 15 and NY 21 in the village of Wayland in Steuben County. Its northern end is at a junction with NY 18 in the town...
(east-west) at Greigsville. US Route 20 passes along the north town line.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,219 people, 1,181 households, and 881 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 65.6 people per square mile (25.3/km²). There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 1.06% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
There were 1,181 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% 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, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,229, and the median income for a family was $50,136. Males had a median income of $34,048 versus $20,430 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 $19,796. About 1.2% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in York
- Abbey of the GeneseeAbbey of the GeneseeThe Abbey of the Genesee is a community of more than two dozen contemplative monks located near Piffard in the town of York, New York. They are a member of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly known as the Trappists...
– A monasteryMonasteryMonastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...
north of Piffard. - Allens Corners – A location near the west town line.
- Bows Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
- Craigs – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of York hamlet.
- Fraser – A hamlet near the north town line on US-20.
- Greigsville – A hamlet on Routes NY-36 and NY-63.
- Greigsville Station – A location south of Greigsville.
- Fowlerville – A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town of York. The name comes from Wells Fowler, an early settler.
- Inverness – A location in the northwest part of the town, west of Fowlerville.
- Linwood – A location near the west town line.
- McMillans Corners – A location west of York hamlet.
- Piffard (formerly Piffardina) – A hamlet on NY-63, north of Geneseo. The name is from early settler David Piffard.
- RetsofRetsof, New YorkRetsof is an unincorporated community within the town of York in Livingston County, New York, United States. The community, situated southwest of the city of Rochester, is roughly centered around the junction between New York State Route 36 and New York State Route 63.It was founded by a man...
– A hamlet near the center of the town. Retsof was named for Foster, spelled backwards. - Retsof Corners – A location south of Retsof on NY-63.
- Rippeys Corners – A location east of Wadsworth.
- Roots Corners – A location south of York hamlet.
- The Forks – A location south of York hamlet.
- Togglestown – A hamlet at the north town line.
- Tryons Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town.
- Wadsworth – A hamlet near the south town line on NY-36.
- Walkers Corners – A location southwest of York hamlet.
- York – A hamlet in the north part of the town on NY-36.