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Encyclopedia > Alma, New York

Alma is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 847. A street in Ynysybwl, Wales, relatively stereotypical of a small town A town is usually an urban area which is not considered to rank as a city. ... Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The Town of Alma is on the southern edge of Allegany County.

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History

The area was first settled around 1833. The Town of Alma was established in 1854 from part of the Town of Willing. 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Willing is a town located in Allegany County, New York. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.7 km² (36.5 mi²). 94.4 km² (36.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


The south town line is the border of Pennsylvania. State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 847 people, 322 households, and 243 families residing in the town. The population density is 9.0/km² (23.2/mi²). There are 533 housing units at an average density of 5.6/km² (14.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.99% White, 0.12% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... 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. ... 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 are 322 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% are non-families. 20.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 2.99. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $32,063, and the median income for a family is $35,833. Males have a median income of $31,023 versus $17,778 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,061. 12.0% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Communities and locations in Alma

  • Alma -- The hamlet of Alma at the junction of Routes 18 and 38 in the southwest corner of the town.
  • Allentown -- A hamlet by Route 417 in the northwest corner of the town. The community was once an oil boom town.
  • Honeoye Creek -- A stream flowing through the south part of the town past Alma village.
  • Pikeville -- A hamlet in the west part of the town on Route 18.
  • Vosburg -- A location on the west town line.

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