Caroline, New York
Encyclopedia
Caroline is a town in Tompkins County
, New York
, USA
. The population was 2,910 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Caroline is on the county's southeast border and is southeast of Ithaca
, New York.
The Town of Caroline was formed from the Town of Spencer
(now in Tioga County
) in 1811.
In 2004 Caroline became the 8th municipality in New York State to purchase wind power to provide part of the municipal electrical needs; in 2005 it became the 2nd municipality to purchase wind power for 100% of its electricity use.
, the town has a total area of 55.1 square miles (142.7 km²), of which, 55 square miles (142.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.13%) is water.
The east and south town lines are the border of Tioga County
, New York.
New York State Route 79
crosses the town.
of 2000, there were 2,910 people, 1,161 households, and 758 families residing in the town. The population density
was 52.9 people per square mile (20.4/km²). There were 1,254 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.85% White, 3.09% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.
There were 1,161 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples
living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,315, and the median income for a family was $51,983. Males had a median income of $35,375 versus $26,587 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $21,531. About 6.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over. The majority of the residents of the Caroline area commute to the Ithaca area.
The Town of Caroline is served by 4 school districts Ithaca (city), New York,
Dryden (village)
, New York, Newark Valley (village)
, New York and Candor (village)
, New York. Caroline Elementary School serves the northern and central portions of the town. Brooktondale Baptist School, sponsored by Brooktondale Baptist Church, closed around 2002, although the parish community continues.
, Ithaca
, Candor
, and Newark Valley
. A school located within the town is the Caroline Elementary School of the Ithaca City School District
.
Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, and comprises the whole of the Ithaca metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,564. The county seat is Ithaca, and the county is home to Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community...
, 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
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,910 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Caroline is on the county's southeast border and is southeast of Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
The city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
, New York.
History
The town was first settled around 1794 while the region was still part of Tioga County. Caroline was part of the Watkins and Flint Purchase (1791).The Town of Caroline was formed from the Town of Spencer
Spencer (town), New York
Spencer is a town in Tioga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,979 at the 2000 census. The town and its primary village is named after Ambrose Spencer.The Town of Spencer is on the western border of the county and is south of Ithaca, New York...
(now in Tioga County
Tioga County, New York
As of the census of 2010, there were 51,125 people residing in the county, with 22,203 housing units, of these 20,350 occupied, 1,853 vacant. The population density was 98 people per square mile...
) in 1811.
In 2004 Caroline became the 8th municipality in New York State to purchase wind power to provide part of the municipal electrical needs; in 2005 it became the 2nd municipality to purchase wind power for 100% of its electricity use.
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 55.1 square miles (142.7 km²), of which, 55 square miles (142.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.13%) is water.
The east and south town lines are the border of Tioga County
Tioga County, New York
As of the census of 2010, there were 51,125 people residing in the county, with 22,203 housing units, of these 20,350 occupied, 1,853 vacant. The population density was 98 people per square mile...
, New York.
New York State Route 79
New York State Route 79
New York State Route 79 is an east–west state highway in the Southern Tier of New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at the intersection with NY 414 near the southern end of Seneca Lake east of Watkins Glen...
crosses the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,910 people, 1,161 households, and 758 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 52.9 people per square mile (20.4/km²). There were 1,254 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.85% White, 3.09% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.
There were 1,161 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% 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, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,315, and the median income for a family was $51,983. Males had a median income of $35,375 versus $26,587 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 $21,531. About 6.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over. The majority of the residents of the Caroline area commute to the Ithaca area.
The Town of Caroline is served by 4 school districts Ithaca (city), New York,
Dryden (village)
Dryden (village), New York
Dryden is a village in Tompkins County, New York, United States. The population was 1,832 at the 2000 census. The name was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics to honor John Dryden, poet and playwright....
, New York, Newark Valley (village)
Newark Valley (village), New York
Newark Valley is a village in Tioga County, New York, USA. The population was 1,071 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, New York and Candor (village)
Candor (village), New York
Candor is a village located in the Town of Candor in Tioga County, New York. The population was 855 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, New York. Caroline Elementary School serves the northern and central portions of the town. Brooktondale Baptist School, sponsored by Brooktondale Baptist Church, closed around 2002, although the parish community continues.
Communities and locations in Caroline
- Besemer (formerly "Besemer Depot") – A location on NY-79 in the northwest corner of the town.
- Brooktondale – A hamlet near the west town line.
- Caroline – A hamlet on NY-79 at the north town line.
- Caroline Center (formerly "Centerville") – A hamlet centrally located in the town.
- Caroline Depot – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town and south of Brooktondale.
- Guide Board Corners – A location south of Slaterville Springs.
- Slaterville Springs (formerly "Slaterville") – A hamlet with a post office on NY-79, site of Caroline Town Hall.
- Speedsville – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town.
- West Slaterville (formerly "Boiceville") – A hamlet on NY-79 near the north town line. It was the site of the first town meeting.
- White Church – A hamlet in the southwest part of Caroline.
Education
Students in the Town of Caroline are dispersed into several school districts: DrydenDryden, New York
Dryden, New York can refer to:* Dryden , New York* Dryden , New York...
, Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
The city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
, Candor
Candor, New York
Candor is a town in Tioga County, New York, USA. The population was 5,317 at the 2000 census.The Town of Candor has a village named Candor. The town is south of Ithaca, New York.- History :...
, and Newark Valley
Newark Valley, New York
Newark Valley may refer to:* Newark Valley , New York* Newark Valley , New York* Newark Valley...
. A school located within the town is the Caroline Elementary School of the Ithaca City School District
Ithaca City School District
The Ithaca City School District is a public school district centered in Ithaca, Caroline, Danby, Dryden and Enfield. Approximately 500 teachers work in the district, along with 100 other professional staff members and 200 paraprofessionals....
.