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EspañolGLENVILLE, SCHENECTADY COUNTY, NEW YORK
'Glenville' is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It was incorporated in 1821. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 28,183.
The 'Town of Glenville' is in the northern part of the county.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 131.8 km² (50.9 mi²). 129.2 km² (49.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (1.97%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,183 people, 11,150 households, and 7,827 families residing in the town. The population density was 218.2/km² (565.0/mi²). There were 11,582 housing units at an average density of 89.7/km² (232.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 11,150 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $52,373, and the median income for a family was $62,599. Males had a median income of $42,992 versus $29,228 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,795. 4.1% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.2% are 65 or older.
★ Alplaus -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
★ Hoffmans, New York -- A small settlement along Route 5, in the western portion of Glenville, marking the spot of the 1st ferry crossing of the Mohawk River in Glenville.
★ East Glenville -- A cluster of dense development along Route 50 in the northeastern section of town.
★ Scotia -- The Village of Scotia lies in the south part of the town.
★ 'Stoodley Corners' -- More commonly referred to as the "Town Center," marking Glenville's commercial core around the intersection of Route 50 and Glenridge Road.
★ 'West Glenville' -- A small hamlet in the northwestern portion of town that dates to the early 1800s.
Notable facts about Glenville The Town of Glenville is regarded as a "bedroom community," with many residents finding employment at General Electric in adjacent Schenectady, various New York State Offices in nearby Albany, and numerous Capital District corporations, educational institutions, and health care industries. The Town is fortunate to split its properties among three excellent public school districts; Scotia-Glenville, Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake, and Niskayuna. Glenville is also home to several reputable parks and preserves.
The Glenville Police Department is known for extremely aggressive use of force, especially with respect to traffic enforcement; take extreme caution on Routes 5 and 50 and the WalMart parking lot, where they were recently given permission to enforce speed limits and stop signs within the last few years.
★ Official Town of Glenville government site
★ Glenville Town Court info
The 'Town of Glenville' is in the northern part of the county.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Communities and locations in Glenville |
| External links |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 131.8 km² (50.9 mi²). 129.2 km² (49.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (1.97%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,183 people, 11,150 households, and 7,827 families residing in the town. The population density was 218.2/km² (565.0/mi²). There were 11,582 housing units at an average density of 89.7/km² (232.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
There were 11,150 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $52,373, and the median income for a family was $62,599. Males had a median income of $42,992 versus $29,228 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,795. 4.1% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.2% are under the age of 18 and 4.2% are 65 or older.
Communities and locations in Glenville
★ Alplaus -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
★ Hoffmans, New York -- A small settlement along Route 5, in the western portion of Glenville, marking the spot of the 1st ferry crossing of the Mohawk River in Glenville.
★ East Glenville -- A cluster of dense development along Route 50 in the northeastern section of town.
★ Scotia -- The Village of Scotia lies in the south part of the town.
★ 'Stoodley Corners' -- More commonly referred to as the "Town Center," marking Glenville's commercial core around the intersection of Route 50 and Glenridge Road.
★ 'West Glenville' -- A small hamlet in the northwestern portion of town that dates to the early 1800s.
Notable facts about Glenville The Town of Glenville is regarded as a "bedroom community," with many residents finding employment at General Electric in adjacent Schenectady, various New York State Offices in nearby Albany, and numerous Capital District corporations, educational institutions, and health care industries. The Town is fortunate to split its properties among three excellent public school districts; Scotia-Glenville, Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake, and Niskayuna. Glenville is also home to several reputable parks and preserves.
The Glenville Police Department is known for extremely aggressive use of force, especially with respect to traffic enforcement; take extreme caution on Routes 5 and 50 and the WalMart parking lot, where they were recently given permission to enforce speed limits and stop signs within the last few years.
External links
★ Official Town of Glenville government site
★ Glenville Town Court info
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