Clifton Park, New York
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| Clifton Park, New York | |
  Clifton Park, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Area | |
| - Total | 50.2 sq mi (130.1 km²) |
| - Land | 48.6 sq mi (125.8 km²) |
| - Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 32,995 |
| - Density | 679.4/sq mi (262.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 12065 |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-16353 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978839 |
Clifton Park is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 43,995 at the 2004 census. The name is derived from an early land patent.
The Town of Clifton Park is in the south part of the county and is located approx. 12 miles north of Albany and northeast of Schenectady, and 10 miles south of Saratoga Springs.
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[edit] History
First settlements in the area were in the end of the 17th Century near the Hudson River. The Town or area was named in 1707 by Naning Harmansen. At that time Nanning Harmansen sent letters to Lord Cornbury requesting letters of Patent for Land he bought from the Indians known as Shenendehowa. He also stated in this correspondence that he wanted the Patent to be known by "Your name of Cliftons Park," and the patent was named the Clifton Park Patent.
The town was created as "Clifton" in 1828 from the Town of Halfmoon. It was the last town created in the county and changed its name to "Clifton Park" in 1829.
The town originally consisted of farmland with a small village of homes, churches and businesses on what is now Rt. 9, but, when Interstate 87 was built through the town, the population and residential and commercial areas of the town skyrocketed.
[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.2 square miles (130.1 km²), of which, 48.6 square miles (125.8 km²) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.3 km²) of it (3.29%) is water.
The south town line, defined by the Mohawk River is the border of Schenectady County and part of Albany County.
Interstate 87, The Northway, passes through the eastern part of the town, and US Route 9 passes through the northeast part of Clifton Park. New York State Route 146 is an east-west highway through the center of the town.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2006, there were 43,995 people, 12,581 households, and 9,360 families residing in the town. The population density was 679.4 people per square mile (262.3/km²). There were 13,069 housing units at an average density of 269.1/sq mi (103.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.89% White, 1.22% African American, 0.14% Native American, 2.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.
There were 12,581 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $108,999, and the median income for a family was $121,410. Males had a median income of $86,030 versus $66,752 for females. The per capita income for the town was $51,997. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Recreation
There are many opportunities for youth involvement in typical sports teams such as football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, wrestling and hockey. Adults may participate as well. Every year Clifton Park Soccer Club hosts an international tournement called the Rose and Kiernan/Clifton Park Soccer International Soccer Classic.[1]
[edit] Schools
The public school district in the town is the Shenendehowa Central School District, located on NY Route 146.
The main school district of Clifton Park is Shenendehowa Central Schools. The main campus covers about 232 acres of property along the south side of NY Route 146. With a student body of over 9,200 students in eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, Shenendehowa Central Schools is the largest school district in the Saratoga County. Shenendehowa Central Schools offers a rich history of both academic and athletic achievements including three New York State Championship titles for their football program headed by Brent Steurwald and two Men's Soccer National Championships.
[edit] Communities and locations in Clifton Park
- Ballston Lake -- A hamlet in the northwest part of Clifton Park, located at the south end of a lake named Ballston Lake.
- Elnora -- A hamlet north of Clifton Park village on County Road 146A.
- Flagler Corners -- A hamlet east of Clifton Center.
- Grooms Corners -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town on County Road 91.
- Jonesville -- A hamlet north of Elnora on County Road 82.
- Rexford -- A hamlet near the west town line.
- Round Lake -- A small, southern part of Round Lake is in the northeast corner of the town.
- Stoney Creek Reservoir -- A reservoir in the south part of the town.
- Ushers -- A location east of Country Knolls.
- Vischer Ferry -- A hamlet on County Road 92, located near the Mohawk River in the south part of Clifton Park.
[edit] References
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- South Saratoga County information
- Early history of Clifton Park
- Town information
- Clifton Park Fire Department
- Clifton Park, New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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