Almond (town), New York

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Almond is a town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 1,604 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Almond is on the eastern edge of the county. The town has a village also called Almond. The town is west of Hornell, New York.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Communities and locations in the Town of Almond 5 External links

[edit] History

The first part of the town to be settled was near Karrdale in 1796 . When Allegany County was established in 1806, the region now in the Town of Almond was part of the Town of Alfred. The Town of Almond was formed in 1821. After Almond was established, parts were removed to form the towns of West Almond and Birdsall.

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 118.7 km² (45.8 mi²). 118.6 km² (45.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.

The east town line is the border of Steuben County, New York.

The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17) and New York State Route 21 pass through the town. Caneadea Creek flows out the eastern town line.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,604 people, 632 households, and 439 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.5/km² (35.0/mi²). There were 789 housing units at an average density of 6.7/km² (17.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.95% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 2.12% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 632 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,472, and the median income for a family was $48,839. Males had a median income of $32,026 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,805. About 6.1% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Communities and locations in the Town of Almond

• Almond -- The Village of Almond is at the eastern edge of the town and is partly in Steuben County.
• Bishopville -- A hamlet on Route 32 near the eastern town line.
• Canacadea Creek -- A stream in the eastern part of the town.
• Karrdale -- A hamlet near the western town line on Route 2.
• Karr Valley Creek -- A stream that parallels the Southern Tier Expressway.
• North Almond -- A hamlet near the north town line.
• Sand Hill -- A location west of Almond village.

[edit] External links

• Early history note of Almond, NY