West Union, New York
Encyclopedia
West Union is a town
in Steuben County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 399 at the 2000 census.
The Town of West Union is in the southwest corner of the county and south of Hornell
, New York
.
in 1845. Originally the names "Green" and "Union" were proposed for the town, but both names were deemed unsuitable due to other towns in the state using those names, in, respectively, Chenango County
and Broome County
.
, the town has a total area of 41.1 square miles (106.4 km²), of which, 41 square miles (106.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.
The western town line is the border of Allegany County
, and the south town line is the border of Pennsylvania
(Potter County
).
New York State Route 248
passes through the town.
of 2000, there were 399 people, 141 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The population density
was 9.7 people per square mile (3.8/km²). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.50% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.
There were 141 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples
living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,000, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,061. About 6.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Steuben County
Steuben County, New York
Steuben County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,990. Its name is in honor of Baron von Steuben, a German general who fought on the American side in the American Revolutionary War, though it is not pronounced the same...
, 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 399 at the 2000 census.
The Town of West Union is in the southwest corner of the county and south 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
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...
.
History
West Union was formed from part of the Town of GreenwoodGreenwood, New York
Greenwood is a town in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 849 at the 2000 census.- History :A pioneer road was cut through the town in the 18th Century, but no settlers remained in the town....
in 1845. Originally the names "Green" and "Union" were proposed for the town, but both names were deemed unsuitable due to other towns in the state using those names, in, respectively, 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 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...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 41.1 square miles (106.4 km²), of which, 41 square miles (106.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.19%) is water.
The western town line is the border of 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...
, 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...
(Potter County
Potter County, Pennsylvania
Potter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is in the Allegheny Plateau region. As of 2010, the population was 17,457. Its county seat is Coudersport. Potter County was named after James Potter, who was a general from Pennsylvania in the Continental Army during the...
).
New York State Route 248
New York State Route 248
New York State Route 248 is a state highway in a remote part of the Southern Tier region of New York in the United States. The route, located close to the Pennsylvania state line, passes through Allegany and Steuben Counties...
passes through the town.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 399 people, 141 households, and 112 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 9.7 people per square mile (3.8/km²). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 6.8 per square mile (2.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.
There were 141 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% 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, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,000, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $21,250 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 $14,061. About 6.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in West Union
- Barney Mills – A hamlet on NY-248 near the northern town line.
- Marsh Creek – A stream flowing out the west side of the town past McGraws.
- McGraws – A hamlet south of West Union village on NY-248.
- Rexville – 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...
on County Road 117 in the east part of the town. - West Union – The hamlet of West Union is in the northwest corner of the town on County Road 60 (Christian Hollow-West Union Road).
- Wileyville – A hamlet on County Road 84 in the south part of the town.
- Wileyville Creek – A stream flowing past Wileyville out the west side of the town.