Pike (village), New York
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| Pike, New York | |
  Pike, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| - Land | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 382 |
| - Density | 388.8/sq mi (150.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 14130 |
| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-57815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960384 |
The Pike is a village within the Town of Pike in Wyoming County, New York. The population was 382 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Pike is near the center of the town at the junction of Routes 19 and 39.
The Wyoming County Fairgrounds are in the village.
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[edit] History
The village was incorporated in 1848, setting itself off from the Town of Pike.
In March 2008, voters in the village agreed to dissolve the village and become part of the Town of Pike. The reason for the disincorporation was the loss of both population and industry.
[edit] Geography
Pike is located at (42.556262, -78.155313)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²), of which, 1.0 square miles (2.5 km²) of it is land and 1.01% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 382 people, 128 households, and 92 families residing in the village. The population density was 388.8 people per square mile (150.5/km²). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 143.5/sq mi (55.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.34% White, 2.09% Native American, 0.79% Asian, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.
There were 128 households out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.4% 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 2.98 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the village the population was spread out with 34.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $39,000, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,840. About 3.6% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Future
A resolution has been drafted to allow for the dissolution of the Village of Pike.[3] A study is underway to try to determine the effects this would have on the town, and how it might affect public services in the area, including fire protection and water service. A public vote is scheduled for March 18, 2008; with the official dissolution to take place on December 31, 2009 if the vote passes.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Town and Village of Pike Dissolution Study. Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council. Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
- ^ (2nd DRAFT) Dissolution Plan of the Village of Pike (pdf) (2007-12-03). Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
[edit] External links
Village of Pike Dissolution Study
- Pike (village), New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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