Conesus, New York
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Conesus is a town
in Livingston County
, New York
(NY), United States
. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a native word meaning "Berry place."
The Town of Conesus is on the county's east border, and is north of Dansville, NY
.
In 1819, Conesus was formed from parts of the Towns of Groveland
and Livonia
as the "Town of Freeport." The name was changed to "Browersville" in March, 1825 and was changed to "Conesus" a month later.
, the town has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km²), of which, 32.9 square miles (85.2 km²) of it is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²) of it (8.10%) is water.
Conesus Lake
is on the west border of the town, and Hemlock Lake
is on the east border of the town. Both lakes are considered minor Finger Lakes
. The east town line is the border of Ontario County
. The shore of Conesus Lake is a shallow gradient, so many communities are located by Conesus Lake. None are located at Hemlock Lake because the City of Rochester owns the lake and much of the surrounding property. The lake is used for the City of Rochester's water supply.
New York State Route 15
is an important north-south highway, which intersects the former New York State Route 255
at Conesus village.
of 2000, there were 2,353 people, 869 households, and 662 families residing in the town. The population density
was 71.5 people per square mile (27.6/km²). There were 983 housing units at an average density of 29.9 per square mile (11.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.43% White, 0.17% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.13% from other races
, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 869 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% 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 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,200, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $40,313 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $22,773. About 3.9% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in 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...
(NY), United States
United States
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. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a native word meaning "Berry place."
The Town of Conesus is on the county's east border, and is north of Dansville, NY
Dansville, Livingston County, New York
Dansville is a village in the town of North Dansville in the eastern part of Livingston County, New York, United States. As of the census, the village population was 4,832. The village is named after Daniel Faulkner, an early settler. Interstate 390 passes next to the west side of the village.-...
.
History
Settlement began around 1795.In 1819, Conesus was formed from parts of the Towns of Groveland
Groveland, New York
Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :...
and Livonia
Livonia (town), New York
Livonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 7,286.The Town of Livonia contains a village, also called Livonia. The town is on the eastern border of the county.-History:...
as the "Town of Freeport." The name was changed to "Browersville" in March, 1825 and was changed to "Conesus" a month later.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.7 km²), of which, 32.9 square miles (85.2 km²) of it is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km²) of it (8.10%) is water.
Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes in western New York. It is western-most of eleven total Finger Lakes. The lake's outlet is in Lakeville, New York a hamlet in the Town of Livonia, New York in Livingston County, south of Rochester, New York. The lake's inlet is in the Town of Conesus,...
is on the west border of the town, and Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes. It is mostly located in Livingston County, New York, south of Rochester, with a portion overlapping into Ontario County....
is on the east border of the town. Both lakes are considered minor Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes are a pattern of lakes in the west-central section of Upstate New York in the United States. They are a popular tourist destination. The lakes are long and thin , each oriented roughly on a north-south axis. The two longest, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, are among the deepest in...
. The east town line is the border of Ontario County
Ontario County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in the county. The population density was 156 people per square mile . There were 42,647 housing units at an average density of 66 per square mile...
. The shore of Conesus Lake is a shallow gradient, so many communities are located by Conesus Lake. None are located at Hemlock Lake because the City of Rochester owns the lake and much of the surrounding property. The lake is used for the City of Rochester's water supply.
New York State Route 15
New York State Route 15
New York State Route 15 is a north–south state highway located in western New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is officially at Interstate 390 exit 3 south of the village of Wayland, although some signage indicating that NY 15 continues south to...
is an important north-south highway, which intersects the former New York State Route 255
New York State Route 255
New York State Route 255 was a state highway located in Livingston County, New York, in the United States. The southern terminus of the route was at an intersection with NY 256 south of the community of Scottsburg in Sparta. Its northern terminus was at a junction with NY 15 in...
at Conesus village.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,353 people, 869 households, and 662 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 71.5 people per square mile (27.6/km²). There were 983 housing units at an average density of 29.9 per square mile (11.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.43% White, 0.17% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.13% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 869 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% 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, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% 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 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,200, and the median income for a family was $53,125. Males had a median income of $40,313 versus $25,000 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 $22,773. About 3.9% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Conesus
- Conesus – The 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...
of Conesus on NY-15. - Conesus Inlet – A stream draining into the south part of Conesus Lake.
- Conesus Inlet Fish and Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area at the south end of Conesus Lake.
- Crocketts Corners – A location north of Conesus village on NY-15.
- Excelsior Springs – A location on Conesus Lake, north of Walkleys Landing.
- Foots Corner – A hamlet north of Conesus village on NY-15.
- McMillan Creek – A stream flowing through Conesus village and terminating in Conesus Lake.
- Sunny Shores – A location on the north town line by Conesus Lake.
- Union Corners – A former community in the town.
- Walkleys Landing – A hamlet at the south end of Conesus Lake.
- Websters Crossing – A hamlet by the south town line on NY-15 and McMillan Creek.