Mayfield (town), New York

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Mayfield is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The population was 6,432 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Mayfield contains a village also called Mayfield.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Communities and locations in the Town of Mayfield
5 Landmarks
6 Notable residents
7 References
8 External links

[edit] History

The town was established in 1793 from the old Town of Caughnawaga in Montgomery County, New York.

[edit] Geography

Mayfield is within the Adirondack State Park on the southwest shore of Great Sacandaga Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 167.5 km² (64.7 mi²). 151.3 km² (58.4 mi²) of it is land and 16.2 km² (6.3 mi²) of it (9.68%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 6,432 people, 2,535 households, and 1,804 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.5/km² (110.1/mi²). There were 3,211 housing units at an average density of 21.2/km² (55.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.99% White, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 2,535 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,982, and the median income for a family was $42,289. Males had a median income of $30,326 versus $22,105 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,972. About 5.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Communities and locations in the Town of Mayfield

Broadalbin Junction -- A hamlet by the west town line.
Cranberry Creek -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on Route 30.
Dennies Hollow -- A hamlet north of Mayfield village.
Mayfield -- The Village of Mayfield is in the eastern part of the town.
Munsonville -- A hamlet at the west end of Great Sacandaga Lake.
Red Bunch Corners -- A hamlet in the south part of the town on Route 30.
Riceville -- A hamlet by the junction of Routes 30 and 30A.

[edit] Landmarks

Rice Homestead -- A 1790 historical colonial home/museum
Alvord Leather -- Former leather shop memorable for the giant male statue (Image:Alvman.jpg and unique architecture