Sanford, New York
Encyclopedia
Sanford is a town
in Broome County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 2,477 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Sanford is on the east border of the county and the south border of the state of New York
. Sanford is east of Binghamton
.
The region was first settled around 1787.
The Town of Sanford was formed in 1821 from the Town of Windsor
.
, the town has a total area of 91 square miles (235.7 km²), of which, 90.1 square miles (233.4 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (1.02%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Delaware County
, the north town line is the border of Chenango County
, and the south town line is the border of Pennsylvania
, primarily bordering Wayne County
.
New York Route 17
crosses the town. New York State Route 41
intersects NY-17 west of McClure. The part of NY-17 near Deposit was one of the last sections to be completed in this part of New York, forcing travelers to exit at Deposit.
The West Branch of the Delaware River
is by the southeast part of the town.
of 2000, there were 2,477 people, 983 households, and 694 families residing in the town. The population density
was 27.5 people per square mile (10.6/km²). There were 1,545 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.48% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.52% from other races
, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
There were 983 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples
living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,309, and the median income for a family was $40,472. Males had a median income of $31,344 versus $20,365 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,083. About 12.9% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Broome County
Broome County, New York
Broome County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 200,600. It was named in honor of John Broome, who was lieutenant governor in 1806 when Broome County was established. Its county seat is Binghamton, which is also its major city. The current...
, 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
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. The population was 2,477 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Sanford is on the east border of the county and the south border of the state of 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...
. Sanford is east of Binghamton
Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It is near the Pennsylvania border, in a bowl-shaped valley at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers...
.
History
Early ownership of the area was primarily divided into the Livingstone patent, the Fisher and Norton tract, and the Randolph patent.The region was first settled around 1787.
The Town of Sanford was formed in 1821 from the Town of Windsor
Windsor (town), New York
Windsor is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 6,421 at the 2000 census.The Town of Windsor is on the south border of the county and is east of Binghamton. The town also includes a village named Windsor, located on the Susquehanna River...
.
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 91 square miles (235.7 km²), of which, 90.1 square miles (233.4 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) of it (1.02%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Delaware County
Delaware County, New York
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of 2010 the population was 47,980. The county seat is Delhi. It is named after the Delaware River, which was named in honor of Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, appointed governor of Virginia in 1609.-History:When counties...
, the north town line is the border of Chenango County
Chenango County, New York
Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,477. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning "large bull-thistle." Its county seat is Norwich.-History:...
, and the south town line is the border of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, primarily bordering Wayne County
Wayne County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 47,722 people, 18,350 households, and 12,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile . There were 30,593 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile...
.
New York Route 17
New York State Route 17
New York State Route 17 is a state highway that extends for through the Southern Tier and Downstate regions of New York in the United States...
crosses the town. New York State Route 41
New York State Route 41
New York State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in Central New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an interchange with NY 17 in the town of Sanford. Its northern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 20 in the village of Skaneateles...
intersects NY-17 west of McClure. The part of NY-17 near Deposit was one of the last sections to be completed in this part of New York, forcing travelers to exit at Deposit.
The West Branch of the Delaware River
Delaware River
The Delaware River is a major river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.A Dutch expedition led by Henry Hudson in 1609 first mapped the river. The river was christened the South River in the New Netherland colony that followed, in contrast to the North River, as the Hudson River was then...
is by the southeast part of the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,477 people, 983 households, and 694 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 27.5 people per square mile (10.6/km²). There were 1,545 housing units at an average density of 17.2 per square mile (6.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.26% White, 0.48% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.52% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
There were 983 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% 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, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,309, and the median income for a family was $40,472. Males had a median income of $31,344 versus $20,365 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 $17,083. About 12.9% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Sanford
- Big Hollow – A valley north of Deposit.
- Danville – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town.
- Deposit – The Village of Deposit is partly in Broome County and partly in Delaware County. It is located by NY Route 17New York State Route 17New York State Route 17 is a state highway that extends for through the Southern Tier and Downstate regions of New York in the United States...
. - Gulf Summit – A hamlet in the southwest part of the town, south of NY-17.
- Howes – A hamlet near the west town line in the north part of the town on NY-41.
- McClure – A hamlet in the south part of the town by NY-17. It was formerly known as "McClure Settlement," named after William McClure, surveyor and early settler.
- North Sanford – A hamlet near the north and east town lines on County Road 241.
- Ouaquaga – A former community in the town.
- Oquaga Creek – A stream that flows through most of the town and empties into the West Branch of the Delaware River by Deposit.
- Oquaga Lake – A small lake in the southeast part of the town bordered by County Road 237.
- Oquaga Creek State ParkOquaga Creek State ParkOquaga Creek State Park is a state park at the border of Delaware County and Chenango County in New York in the USA.The park is partially in the Town of Masonville and partly in the Town of Sanford.Broome County Road 241 passes through the park....
– 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 corner of the town. - Sanford – The hamlet of Sanford is on NY Route 41New York State Route 41New York State Route 41 is a north–south state highway in Central New York, United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an interchange with NY 17 in the town of Sanford. Its northern terminus is at an intersection with U.S. Route 20 in the village of Skaneateles...
near the center of the town. - Vallonia Springs – A hamlet at the west town line.