Springwater, New York
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Springwater is a town located in Livingston County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,322.
The Town of Springwater is in the southeast part of the county.
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History
The first settlers arrived around 1807. The town was established in 1816 from the Towns of Sparta and Naples.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 138.1 km² (53.3 mi²). 138.0 km² (53.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.08% water.
The south town line is the border of Steuben County, New York, and the east town line is the border of Ontario County, New York.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,322 people, 873 households, and 636 families residing in the town. The population density was 16.8/km² (43.6/mi²). There were 1,001 housing units at an average density of 7.3/km² (18.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.60% White, 0.43% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 873 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,059, and the median income for a family was $49,716. Males had a median income of $36,633 versus $22,472 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,783. 9.4% of the population and 5.2% of families were below the poverty line. 11.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Springwater
- Liberty Pole -- A hamlet northwest of Springwater village and south of Websters Crossing.
- Springwater -- The hamlet of Springwater is at the junction of Routes 15 and 15A.
- Tabors Corners -- A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Websters Crossing -- A hamlet by the north town line on Route 15.