Junius, New York
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Junius is a town
in Seneca County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,362 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Junius is in the northwest corner of the county and is east of Geneva
, New York
.
used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution
. The region was first settled around 1795.
The town was set apart from the Town of Fayette
in 1803. Junius was subsequently divided to form new towns: Wolcott
, in Wayne County
(1807), Galen
also in Wayne County (1812), Seneca Falls
(1829), Tyre
(1829), and Waterloo
(1829).
, the town has a total area of 26.9 square miles (69.7 km²), of which, 26.7 square miles (69.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
The west town line is the border of Ontario County
, and the north town line is the border of Wayne County
.
The New York State Thruway
(Interstate 90
) passes across the town. New York State Route 318
is an east-west highway in the town running parallel to the Thruway. New York State Route 414
is a north-south highway crossing a few arces in the far north-eastern part of Junius.
of 2000, there were 1,362 people, 494 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density
was 50.9 people per square mile (19.7/km²). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.50% White, 0.51% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.44% from other races
, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.
There were 494 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,317, and the median income for a family was $44,444. Males had a median income of $28,828 versus $22,440 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,806. About 5.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Seneca County
Seneca County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,342 people, 12,630 households, and 8,626 families residing in the county. The population density was 103 people per square mile . There were 14,794 housing units at an average density of 46 per square mile...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,362 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Junius is in the northwest corner of the county and is east of Geneva
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
, New York
New York
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.
History
Junius was part of the Central New York Military TractCentral New York Military Tract
The Military Tract of Central New York, also called the New Military Tract, consisted of nearly two million acres of bounty land set aside to compensate New York’s soldiers after their participation in the Revolutionary War....
used to pay soldiers of the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
. The region was first settled around 1795.
The town was set apart from the Town of Fayette
Fayette, New York
Fayette is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 3,643 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fayette is on the western border of the county and is southeast of Geneva, New York.- History :...
in 1803. Junius was subsequently divided to form new towns: Wolcott
Wolcott (town), New York
Wolcott is a town in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 4,692 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Governor Oliver Wolcott of Connecticut....
, in Wayne County
Wayne County, New York
Wayne County is a county located in the US state of New York. It is part of the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies on the south shore of Lake Ontario, forming part of the northern border of the United States with Canada. The name honors General Anthony Wayne, an American...
(1807), Galen
Galen, New York
Galen is a town in Wayne County, New York, United States. The population was 4,439 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the classical physician Galen.The Town of Galen is on the south border of the county and west of Syracuse, New York....
also in Wayne County (1812), Seneca Falls
Seneca Falls (town), New York
Seneca Falls is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 9,347 at the 2000 census.The Town of Seneca Falls contains a village also called Seneca Falls...
(1829), Tyre
Tyre, New York
Tyre is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 899 at the 2000 census. The town is named after the Lebanese city of Tyre.The Town of Tyre is located in the northeastern part of the county, northeast of Geneva, New York....
(1829), and Waterloo
Waterloo (town), New York
Waterloo is a town in Seneca County, New York, United States. The population was 7,866 at the 2000 census. The town, as well as its major community, are named after Waterloo, Belgium. The current Town Supervisor is James Mooney and the current Town Clerk is Louise Van Nostrand.The Town of Waterloo...
(1829).
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 26.9 square miles (69.7 km²), of which, 26.7 square miles (69.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
The west 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...
, and the north town line is the border of Wayne County
Wayne County, New York
Wayne County is a county located in the US state of New York. It is part of the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies on the south shore of Lake Ontario, forming part of the northern border of the United States with Canada. The name honors General Anthony Wayne, an American...
.
The New York State Thruway
New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway is a system of limited-access highways located within the state of New York in the United States. The system, known officially as the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway for former New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, is operated by the New York State Thruway Authority and...
(Interstate 90
Interstate 90
Interstate 90 is the longest Interstate Highway in the United States at . It is the northernmost coast-to-coast interstate, and parallels US 20 for the most part. Its western terminus is in Seattle, at Edgar Martinez Drive S. near Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field, and its eastern terminus is in...
) passes across the town. New York State Route 318
New York State Route 318
New York State Route 318 is an east–west state highway in the Finger Lakes region of New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 14 at New York State Thruway exit 42 in the town of Phelps. The eastern terminus is at an intersection that...
is an east-west highway in the town running parallel to the Thruway. New York State Route 414
New York State Route 414
New York State Route 414 is a north–south state highway in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York in the United States. It extends for from an intersection with NY 352 in the Steuben County city of Corning to a junction with NY 104 in the Wayne County town of Huron...
is a north-south highway crossing a few arces in the far north-eastern part of Junius.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,362 people, 494 households, and 375 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 50.9 people per square mile (19.7/km²). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.50% White, 0.51% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.44% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.
There were 494 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,317, and the median income for a family was $44,444. Males had a median income of $28,828 versus $22,440 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 $15,806. About 5.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Junius
- Dublin – 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 central part of the town, formerly called "Junius Post Office." The community is at the junction of County Roads 108 and 109. - Junius Ponds – A cluster of pondPondA pond is a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a lake. A wide variety of man-made bodies of water are classified as ponds, including water gardens, water features and koi ponds; all designed for aesthetic ornamentation as landscape or architectural...
s near the west town line. The name is also used for a nearby service area on the Thruway. - Malcom – A location on NY-414 in the northeast of the town.
- Stone Church Corner – A hamlet on NY-318.
- Thompson – A hamlet at the west town line in the northwest of Junius on County Road 109.
- West Junius is a hamlet, not in the Town of Junius, but just west of the west town line in Ontario CountyOntario County, New YorkAs 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...