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Alexandria Bay is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,088 at the 2000 census. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ...
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...
NY redirects here. ...
The Village of Alexandria Bay is in the Town of Alexandria. Alexandria is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. ...
Keewaydin State Park is southeast of the village. Keewaydin State Park is a state park in the Town of Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York in the United States of America. ...
The mayor of Alexandria Bay is Patrick J. Simpson.
History
Settlement began around 1817. By 1836, the community had about 25 dwellings.
Geography Alexandria Bay is located at 44°20′9″N, 75°54′53″W (44.335897, -75.914718)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it (51.63%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...
The village is located on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. The Saint Lawrence River (French fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ...
New York State Route 12 and New York State Route 26 intersect in the village at the only stop light in the village. New York State Route 12 is a major roadway in the New York State Highway System. ...
New York State Route 26 is a state highway in New York, USA. The northern end of NYS 26 is in Alexandria Bay, New York, where it links to New York State Route 12. ...
Alexandria Bay is located in New York's Thousand Islands region, which actually is composed of over 1600 islands. To qualify as an "island," a piece of land must be at least one foot square, and have some type of vegetation growing on it. The Thousand Island region's population balloons to tens of thousands in the summer, when the region plays host to avid boaters, fishermen, and vacationers from both the U.S. and Canada alike. Sunset over one of the smallest islands. ...
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,088 people, 482 households, and 270 families residing in the village. The population density was 567.7/km² (1,473.9/mi²). There were 624 housing units at an average density of 325.6/km² (845.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.08% White, 0.37% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.09% African American, 0.09% Native American, and 0.74% from two or more races. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 482 households out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.81. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...
In the village the population was spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,338, and the median income for a family was $36,979. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,429 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,875. About 11.0% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Local Attractions While Alex Bay has a relatively low population during the winter months, the late spring, summer, and early fall seasons bring an influx of vacationers and avid boaters that cause the population of the village to exceed 15,000. There are a variety of motels and hotels in the immediate village area. Boat tours are available of the bay and river area daily.
Boldt Castle is a 120 room mansion that is located near Alexandria Bay. The castle was designed by the firm of W. D. Hewitt and G.W. Hewitt, Architects, Philadelphia, Pa., who also designed Druim Moir castle in Philadelphia. Boldt Castle was built at the turn of the century by multi-millionaire George C. Boldt for his wife, Louise, as a testimony of his love for her. Mr. Boldt invested over $2.5 million to build this replica of a Rhineland castle. He planned on presenting it to his wife on Valentine's Day. Work was underway on the eleven buildings that would comprise the castle complex when in January of 1904 Louise Boldt died, ending the dreams of a lifetime. George Boldt ordered that all work be stopped and for 73 years the Castle and the other structures on the island were left to the forces of nature. The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority acquired the property in 1977 and decided to preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations. Since then several million dollars have been spent rehabilitating and restoring the castle and surrounding structures. Ferries allow access to the castle, which is located on appropriately-named Heart Island, on an hourly schedule daily. Boldt Castle on Heart Island. ...
G. W. & W. D. Hewitt was the premier architectural firm in the eastern United States at the turn of the twentieth century. ...
Locals The areas' residents' financial situations range greatly. There is a high rate of unemployment in the winter, with many people only working in the summer, claiming unemployment in the winter months. The poverty of the area is easily seen in the winter, when none of its wealthy summertime residents are about. While some live in houses that seem too delapidated to be habitable, others live along the river in houses ranging in the millions. The town depends completely on the summer months and the tourist industry, and would die without it.
External links - Maps and aerial photos for 44°20′09″N 75°54′53″W / 44.335897, -75.914718Coordinates: 44°20′09″N 75°54′53″W / 44.335897, -75.914718
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