Henrietta, New York
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Henrietta is a town
in Monroe County
, New York
, United States
. It is a suburb of Rochester
. The population was 42,581 at the 2010 census. Established in 1818, the town is named after Henrietta Laura Pulteney, Countess of Bath
, daughter of Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet, a major British
investor from the Pulteney Association
in U.S. real estate at the end of the 18th century.
Henrietta is home to the Rochester Institute of Technology
.
. To the north is the town of Brighton
, to the east is the town of Pittsford
, and to the south is the town of Rush
. On the west side of the Genesee River is the town of Chili
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.7 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.53%) is water.
Henrietta is south of the City of Rochester.
was 1,102.2 people per square mile (425.6/km²). There were 13,243 housing units at an average density of 374.0 per square mile (144.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.3% White, 6.9% African American, 0.27% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races
, and 17.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.
There were 12,823 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples
living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 23.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,081, and the median income for a family was $60,803. Males had a median income of $39,636 versus $30,271 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,821. About 3.2% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2005-2009 American Community Survey, the racial makeup of the town was 81.5 % White, 7.9 % African American, 0.27 % Native American, 5.9 % Asian, and 3.1 % Hispanic or Latino and 1.4 % other.
The northern portion of the town has a Rochester ZIP code—14623
Henrietta is notable for the large number of car dealerships clustered on NY 15, including Porsche
, BMW
, Mercedes-Benz
, and many more.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
, 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...
. It is a suburb of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. The population was 42,581 at the 2010 census. Established in 1818, the town is named after Henrietta Laura Pulteney, Countess of Bath
Laura Pulteney, 1st Countess of Bath
Laura Pulteney, 1st Countess of Bath was a British peeress and heiress.-Early life:...
, daughter of Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet, a major British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
investor from the Pulteney Association
The Pulteney Association
The Pulteney Association was a purchaser in 1792 of a large portion of the Western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. The Pulteney Associates were British investors: nine-twelfths was owned by Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet , a Scottish lawyer; two-twelfths by William...
in U.S. real estate at the end of the 18th century.
Henrietta is home to the Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
The Rochester Institute of Technology is a private university, located within the town of Henrietta in metropolitan Rochester, New York, United States...
.
Geography
The west town line is defined by the Genesee RiverGenesee River
The Genesee River is a North American river flowing northward through the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York. The river provided the original power for the Rochester area's 19th century mills and still provides hydroelectric power for downtown Rochester....
. To the north is the town of Brighton
Brighton, Monroe County, New York
Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 36,609 at the 2010 census.-History:The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814—earning it recognition as one...
, to the east is the town of Pittsford
Pittsford (town), New York
Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....
, and to the south is the town of Rush
Rush, New York
Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:...
. On the west side of the Genesee River is the town of Chili
Chili, New York
Chili is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 28,625 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga....
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United 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 35.6 square miles (92.2 km²), of which, 35.4 square miles (91.7 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (0.53%) is water.
Henrietta is south of the City of Rochester.
Government
Henrietta's town government consists of a Town Supervisor, Michael B. Yudelson, and four Town Board members. Town Board Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month except July & August when they are on the 3rd Wednesday only. All Town Board Meetings being at 7:00PM at the Henrietta Town Hall. There are other boards and commissions including the: Zoning Board, Planning Board, Conservation Board, Youth Board, Recreation Commission, Historic Site Committee, Assessment Board, and Library Board.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 39,028 people, 12,823 households, and 8,501 families residing in the town. The population densityPopulation 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 1,102.2 people per square mile (425.6/km²). There were 13,243 housing units at an average density of 374.0 per square mile (144.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.3% White, 6.9% African American, 0.27% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 17.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.03% of the population.
There were 12,823 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% 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, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 23.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,081, and the median income for a family was $60,803. Males had a median income of $39,636 versus $30,271 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 $19,821. About 3.2% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2005-2009 American Community Survey, the racial makeup of the town was 81.5 % White, 7.9 % African American, 0.27 % Native American, 5.9 % Asian, and 3.1 % Hispanic or Latino and 1.4 % other.
Communities and locations in Henrietta
- East Henrietta – A community in Henrietta centered around the intersection of NY 15A and NY 253; was the site of the original Henrietta High School (Monroe Academy). ZIP code 14467.
- Park Point at RITPark Point at RITPark Point at RIT is a commercial enterprise on the northeast corner of Rochester Institute of Technology's campus in Rochester, New York. The property is being leased to Wilmorite Properties...
– A commercial enterprise on the corner of Rochester Institute of Technology's campus - RivertonRiverton, New YorkRiverton, New York was a planned community built in 1973 in the town of Henrietta, New York, along the Genesee River. Riverton was seventh of the thirteen communities receiving Federal guarantee assistance from HUD as part of their New Communities Program created by the Urban Growth and New...
– A planned community in West Henrietta. - West Henrietta – A community in Henrietta centered around the intersection of NY 15 and Erie Station Rd.; on one corner is The West Henrietta Baptist Church, built in 1838. ZIP code 14584.
The northern portion of the town has a Rochester ZIP code—14623
Henrietta is notable for the large number of car dealerships clustered on NY 15, including Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
, BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
, Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Mercedes-Benz is a division of its parent company, Daimler AG...
, and many more.
Businesses
The following businesses are located in Henrietta:- ADT Security ServicesADT Security ServicesADT Security Services, originally American District Telegraph, now also known as simply ADT, is a division of Tyco International and a worldwide supplier of electronic security systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and integrated building management systems.-History:There were many...
- CooperVisionCooperVisionThe Cooper Companies is an American medical company. Subsidiary CooperVision was founded in 1979 and is the 4th largest contact lens maker in the world and the number one manufacturer of toric lenses...
: Maker of contact lenses and visionwear - FedEx Express: Empire District headquarters
- Harris CorporationHarris CorporationHarris Corporation is a Florida-based international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. It is also the largest private-sector employer in...
bought Xerox's Building 801 in 2010 - Pictometry International
- UnisysUnisysUnisys Corporation , headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States, and incorporated in Delaware, is a long established business whose core products now involves computing and networking.-History:...
- United Parcel ServiceUnited Parcel ServiceUnited Parcel Service, Inc. , typically referred to by the acronym UPS, is a package delivery company. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, UPS delivers more than 15 million packages a day to 6.1 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the...
: Main Rochester sort facility - United States Postal ServiceUnited States Postal ServiceThe United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
: the Rochester Post Office sectional center is on Jefferson Road - Veramark TechnologiesVeramark TechnologiesVeramark Technologies, Inc. provides services and software for Telecom Expense Management and call accounting. The company "specializes in controlling telecom expenses by managing a company's voice, data, and wireless services through a combination of auditing, consulting and software".Veramark,...
Sports and Recreation
- Bowl-a-Roll Lanes
- Executive South Family Golf Course
- Rochester Sports Garden
Parks
- Andrews Park
- Belmanor Park
- Hoskins Park
- Kenwick Park
- Martin Road Park
- Riverton Parks
- Tinker Nature Park
- Veterans Memorial Park
Notable residents
- Jennifer CodyJennifer CodyJennifer Cody , is an American dancer and actress.-Early life:Cody was born in Henrietta, New York. She began dancing at an early age. She studied acting at Fredonia State University...
, actress (Disney's "The Princess and the Frog") - Gary LewisGary Lewis (musician)Gary Lewis is an American musician who was the eponymous leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys.-Early life:Gary Lewis is the son of comedian and actor Jerry Lewis...
, (Former Rock Star and son of Jerry Lewis)