Pulaski, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| - Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 2,398 |
| - Density | 729.4/sq mi (281.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 13142 |
| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-59960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0961947 |
Pulaski is a village in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,398 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Pulaski is within the Town of Richland, and lies between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill region. The village is located on US Route 11 and is adjacent to Interstate 81. Pulaski was incorporated on April 26, 1832. Although the village takes its name after General Casimir Pulaski (pronounced puh-LAS'-kee), area residents have traditionally pronounced Pulaski with a long "i" (puh-LAS'-keye).
Pulaski lies in the Snowbelt which is characterized by heavy amounts of lake effect snow. It has a regional reputation for its heavy snow accumulations and adverse traveling conditions in winter, and for the long duration of winter conditions, often from mid-November through mid-April.
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[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,398 people, 1,034 households, and 585 families residing in the village. The population density was 729.4 people per square mile (281.4/km²). There were 1,155 housing units at an average density of 351.3/sq mi (135.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.21% White, 0.17% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.42% Asian, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 1,034 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $28,977, and the median income for a family was $40,089. Males had a median income of $34,850 versus $23,913 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,458. About 12.1% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Transportation
Nearby Interstate 81 allows local residence access to the nearby cities of Syracuse and Watertown. This proximity promotes the Pulaski area as a primary access point for the Lake Ontario and Tug Hill recreational tourism. Pulaski is served by Greyhound Bus Lines [2] as well as three Oswego County Public Transit Lines[3].
[edit] Commerce
Commerce in Pulaski revolves heavily around fishing tourism. It is located on the Salmon River (actually on one of the 3 Salmon Rivers emptying into the eastern end of Lake Ontario), which is named for the salmon which, each fall, return to the river during the salmon run. The area is a major draw for sportfishing, as is Lake Ontario, the shore of which is three miles to the west. Fishing season culminates in the fall with the Salmon River Festival, held each year at the site of the farmers' market.
Pulaski is also located on an extensive snowmobile trail system which connects to other trail systems throughout central and northern New York. This results in a growing amount of winter tourism as the trail system grows in reputation; this is helped by the reliable snowfall in the area, particularly throughout the Tug Hill region.
Summer tourism is also strong in the Pulaski area because of its proximity to Lake Ontario and its numerous seasonal activities, residences, parks, and resorts.
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