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'''Santa Clara''' is a [[town]] |
'''Santa Clara''' is a [[town]] in [[Franklin County, New York|Franklin County]], [[New York]], [[USA]]. The population was 395 at the 2000 census. |
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The '''Town of Santa Clara''' is in the southwest part of the county and is within the [[Adirondack State Park]]. |
The '''Town of Santa Clara''' is in the southwest part of the county and is within the [[Adirondack State Park]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The Town of Santa Clara was formed from part of the [[Brandon, New York |
The Town of Santa Clara was formed from part of the [[Brandon, New York|Town of Brandon]] in [[1888]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Santa Clara is the second largest town in the county. |
Santa Clara is the second largest town in the county. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 496.6 [[ |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 496.6 [[km²]] (191.7 [[square mile|mi²]]). 453.3 km² (175.0 mi²) of it is land and 43.2 km² (16.7 mi²) of it (8.71%) is water. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 395 people, 155 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 0.9/km² (2.3/mi²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 2.1/km² (5.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.77% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian |
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 395 people, 155 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 0.9/km² (2.3/mi²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 2.1/km² (5.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.25% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.77% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.76% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. |
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There were 155 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90. |
There were 155 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90. |
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In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males. |
In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,683. |
The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,683. About 8.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. |
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== Communities and locations in Santa Clara == |
== Communities and locations in Santa Clara == |
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*'''Floodwood''' -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn. |
*'''Floodwood''' -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn. |
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*'''Kildare''' -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn. |
*'''Kildare''' -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn. |
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*'''Madawaska''' -- A [[hamlet (place) |
*'''Madawaska''' -- A [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] near the east town line. |
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*'''Meno''' -- A location northeast of Madawaska. |
*'''Meno''' -- A location northeast of Madawaska. |
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*'''Santa Clara''' -- the hamlet of Santa Clara is near the west town line in the northern part of the town. |
*'''Santa Clara''' -- the hamlet of Santa Clara is near the west town line in the northern part of the town. |
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Revision as of 16:32, 27 May 2006
Santa Clara is a town in Franklin County, New York, USA. The population was 395 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Santa Clara is in the southwest part of the county and is within the Adirondack State Park.
History
The Town of Santa Clara was formed from part of the Town of Brandon in 1888.
Geography
Santa Clara is the second largest town in the county. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 496.6 km² (191.7 mi²). 453.3 km² (175.0 mi²) of it is land and 43.2 km² (16.7 mi²) of it (8.71%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 395 people, 155 households, and 119 families residing in the town. The population density was 0.9/km² (2.3/mi²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 2.1/km² (5.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.20% White, 0.25% African American, 1.77% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races.
There were 155 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 110.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,683. About 8.3% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Santa Clara
- Bay Pond -- A hamlet in the south-central part of the town. It was a former Rockefeller summer home.
- Brandon -- A former community.
- Derrick -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn.
- Everton -- A former community.
- Floodwood -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn.
- Kildare -- A hamlet west of Saranac Inn.
- Madawaska -- A hamlet near the east town line.
- Meno -- A location northeast of Madawaska.
- Santa Clara -- the hamlet of Santa Clara is near the west town line in the northern part of the town.
- Saranac Inn (also "Upper Saranac") -- A hamlet in the south part of the town.
- Saranac Inn Station -- A location east of Saranac Inn.
- South Saranac Lake -- A lake in the southwest corner of the town.
- Spring Cove -- A hamlet near the west town line.