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'Deerfield' is a town in Oneida County, New York, USA. The population was 3,906 at the 2000 census.
The 'Town of Deerfield' is on the eastern border of the county and northeast of the City of Utica.
Deerfield was formed from the Town of Schuyler in 1798.
In 1920, the population of Deerfield was 706.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town, which lies immediately north of the city of Utica, has a total area of 85.6 km² (33.1 mi²). 85.3 km² (32.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Herkimer County, New York. The New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal pass through the south part of the town. The Mohawk River forms the south border of the town.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,906 people, 1,449 households, and 1,146 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.8/km² (118.6/mi²). There were 1,512 housing units at an average density of 17.7/km² (45.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.59% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.
There were 1,449 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,197, and the median income for a family was $53,631. Males had a median income of $37,540 versus $24,441 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,676. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
★ 'Deerfield' -- The hamlet of Deerfield is a northern suburb of the City of Utica. The community is located on Route 5 by the Mohawk River and Erie Canal.
★ 'Deerfield Heights' -- Another suburb of Utica, north of Deerfield.
★ 'Dewey Corners' -- A location south of Dewey Corners on Route 8.
★ 'North Gage' -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
★ 'Walker Corners' -- A location east of North Gage, located on Route 8.
★ John Atkinson, (1835-1897), born in Deerfield, noted Methodist clergyman and author[1]
★ Michael S. Zarnock, author/columnist/Guinness World Record Holder, born April 21, 1958, in Utica, NY; moved to Deerfield in 1998.
A town of Deerfield, NY is mentioned in Daniel Boone: The First Stone as having been wiped out by "Wynot" Indians circa 1768.
★ 1. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896, , , , Marquis Who's Who, ,
★ Town of Deerfield Home Page
The 'Town of Deerfield' is on the eastern border of the county and northeast of the City of Utica.
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Communities and locations in Deerfield |
| Notable residents |
| Trivia |
| References |
| External links |
History
Deerfield was formed from the Town of Schuyler in 1798.
In 1920, the population of Deerfield was 706.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town, which lies immediately north of the city of Utica, has a total area of 85.6 km² (33.1 mi²). 85.3 km² (32.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.39%) is water.
The east town line is the border of Herkimer County, New York. The New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal pass through the south part of the town. The Mohawk River forms the south border of the town.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 3,906 people, 1,449 households, and 1,146 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.8/km² (118.6/mi²). There were 1,512 housing units at an average density of 17.7/km² (45.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.59% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.
There were 1,449 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,197, and the median income for a family was $53,631. Males had a median income of $37,540 versus $24,441 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,676. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Deerfield
★ 'Deerfield' -- The hamlet of Deerfield is a northern suburb of the City of Utica. The community is located on Route 5 by the Mohawk River and Erie Canal.
★ 'Deerfield Heights' -- Another suburb of Utica, north of Deerfield.
★ 'Dewey Corners' -- A location south of Dewey Corners on Route 8.
★ 'North Gage' -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
★ 'Walker Corners' -- A location east of North Gage, located on Route 8.
Notable residents
★ John Atkinson, (1835-1897), born in Deerfield, noted Methodist clergyman and author[1]
★ Michael S. Zarnock, author/columnist/Guinness World Record Holder, born April 21, 1958, in Utica, NY; moved to Deerfield in 1998.
Trivia
A town of Deerfield, NY is mentioned in Daniel Boone: The First Stone as having been wiped out by "Wynot" Indians circa 1768.
References
★ 1. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896, , , , Marquis Who's Who, ,
External links
★ Town of Deerfield Home Page
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