Westerlo, New York

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Westerlo is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. The population was 3,466 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Westerlo is on the south border of Albany County.

Contents 1 History 2 Famous Residents 3 Geography 4 Demographics 5 Major Corporations 6 Small Businesses 7 Communities and locations in Westerlo

[edit] History

Westerlo was formed from parts of the Towns of Coeymans and Rensselaerville in 1815. It is named after Rev. Eilardus Westerlo (http://www.famousamericans.net/eilarduswesterlo/).

[edit] Famous Residents

-Luke Quackenbush -Charles Peck -Peggy Peck

[edit] Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 151.6 km² (58.5 mi²). 149.9 km² (57.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (1.14%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 3,466 people, 1,326 households, and 970 families residing in the town. The population density was 23.1/km² (59.9/mi²). There were 1,537 housing units at an average density of 10.3/km² (26.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.55% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 1,326 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,488, and the median income for a family was $55,660. Males had a median income of $39,516 versus $28,393 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,000. About 4.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Major Corporations

Hannay Reels

[edit] Small Businesses

P&L Deli

M&B's Gas Station

Morin's Garage

[edit] Communities and locations in Westerlo

• Bramans Corners -- A location at the north town line.
• Dormansville -- A hamlet near the east town line.
• Ford Corners -- A location north of Westerlo village.
• Lambs Corner -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
• Newry -- A hamlet at the south town line.
• Snyder's Corners -- A location northwest of Westerlo village.
• South Westerlo -- A hamlet near the south town line.
• Westerlo -- The hamlet of Westerlo is near the center of the town.

Coordinates: 42°30′54″N, 74°02′43″W