Dansville, Steuben County, New York
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Dansville is a town
in Steuben County
, New York
, United States
, not to be confused with the nearby village of Dansville in Livingston County. The population was 1,977 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Daniel Faulkner.
The Town of Dansville is in the northwest corner of the county, north of Hornell
, New York
.
The Town of Dansville was used to form, in whole or part, the Towns of Cohocton
, Howard
(both in 1812), Wayland
(1848), and Fremont
(1854). In 1822, part of the town, including the Village of Dansville
was annexed to the Town of Sparta
in Livingston County
.
, the town has a total area of 48.1 square miles (124.6 km²), of which, 48 square miles (124.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.15%) is water.
The Village of Dansville
is located north of this town, but is in Livingston County
. Livingston County also forms the north and part of the west border of Dansville. Allegany County
forms the remainder of the west town line.
New York State Route 36
is an important north-south highway in Dansville. Interstate 390
passes through the northeast corner of the town.
of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 735 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density
was 41.2 people per square mile (15.9/km²). There were 833 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.76% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races
, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.
There were 735 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% 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 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,875, and the median income for a family was $40,909. Males had a median income of $30,274 versus $24,118 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,094. About 7.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Steuben County
Steuben County
Steuben County is the name of two counties in the United States of America:*Steuben County, Indiana*Steuben County, New York...
, New York
New York
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, United States
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, not to be confused with the nearby village of Dansville in Livingston County. The population was 1,977 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Daniel Faulkner.
The Town of Dansville is in the northwest corner of the county, north of Hornell
Hornell, New York
Hornell is a city in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 9,019 at the 2000 census. The city is named after the Hornell family, early settlers. Its current population has not yet been released by the new census....
, New York
New York
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.
History
The town was formed, along with the county, in 1796 as one of the original towns in the county, but was not settled until around 1804. Daniel P. Faulkner, a prominent citizen, was popularly called "Captain Dan."The Town of Dansville was used to form, in whole or part, the Towns of Cohocton
Cohocton (town), New York
Cohocton is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 2,626 at the 2000 census. The name might be the native term for "log in the water."The town contains a village, also called Cohocton and is in the northwest part of the county....
, Howard
Howard, New York
Howard is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 1,430 at the 2000 census.The Town of Howard is in the west-central part of the county, east of Hornell, New York.- History :...
(both in 1812), Wayland
Wayland (town), New York
Wayland is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 4,314 at the 2000 census.The Town of Wayland contains a village Wayland. The town is in the northern part of the county, northwest of Bath, New York.- History :...
(1848), and Fremont
Fremont, Steuben County, New York
Fremont is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 964 at the 2000 census. The town is named after General John Fremont.The Town of Fremont is in the western part of Steuben County, northeast of Hornell, New York....
(1854). In 1822, part of the town, including the Village of Dansville
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.-...
was annexed to the Town of Sparta
Sparta, New York
Sparta is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 1,627 at the 2000 census.The Town of Sparta is in the southeast part of the county and is north of Dansville, NY.- History :...
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...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 48.1 square miles (124.6 km²), of which, 48 square miles (124.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.15%) is water.
The Village of Dansville
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.-...
is located north of this town, but is 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...
. Livingston County also forms the north and part of the west border of Dansville. Allegany County
Allegany County, New York
Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,946. Its name derives from a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River. Its county seat is...
forms the remainder of the west town line.
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...
is an important north-south highway in Dansville. Interstate 390
Interstate 390
Interstate 390 is a north–south auxiliary Interstate Highway located entirely within New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at the Southern Tier Expressway in the town of Avoca. Its northern terminus is at I-490 in Rochester...
passes through the northeast corner of the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 735 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 41.2 people per square mile (15.9/km²). There were 833 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.76% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.
There were 735 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% 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, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% 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 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,875, and the median income for a family was $40,909. Males had a median income of $30,274 versus $24,118 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 $15,094. About 7.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Dansville
- Beachville – 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...
in the eastern part of the town, southeast of South Dansville at County Roads 46 and 50. - Dotys Corners – A location by the west town line on NY Route 36.
- Rogersville – A location of a Rail Road station on Shawmit Line.
- South Dansville – A hamlet on County Road 46 and Mill Creek. It is the primary community in the town.
- Stony Brook – A stream that flows northward from the town.
- Stony Brook Glen – A scenic location in the northern part of the town.
- Stony Brook State ParkStony Brook State ParkStony Brook State Park is a state park located in Dansville in Livingston County, New York. The park is south of Dansville on New York State Route 36. Route 36 also connects the park to Stony Brook State Park Beach a short distance away....
– A state parkState parkState parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
in the northeast part of the town, located on NY-36.
External links
- Castle on the Hill information-- http://dansville.lib.ny.us/historyo.html#castle