Root, New York

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Root is a town in Montgomery County, New York, USA. The population was 1,752 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Root is in the southwest part of the county,

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Government
4 Communities and locations in Root

[edit] Geography

The north town line is defined by the Mohawk River, and the south town line is the border of Schoharie County, New York. The New York State Thruway crosses the town, following the course of the Mohawk River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 132.1 km² (51.0 mi²). 131.6 km² (50.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.41%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 1,752 people, 656 households, and 492 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.3/km² (34.5/mi²). There were 755 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.06% White, 0.40% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 656 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,060, and the median income for a family was $41,927. Males had a median income of $28,073 versus $22,656 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,206. About 8.4% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Government

The Town of Root is a town of the Second Class under New York State law, with a Town Board of four members plus a Town Supervisor, who is a voting member of the Board. In addition, the Supervisor serves on the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, the county's legislative and executive body.

Town of Root Supervisors
Brian S. Cechnicki (2004-present)
John van Kersen (1992-2003)
John W. Cechnicki (1982-1991)