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Encyclopedia > Amenia (town), New York

Amenia is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,048. The name is derived from the Latin word, amoena, which means "pleasant to the eye." 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. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1683 Seat Poughkeepsie Area  - Total  - Water 2,138 km² (825 mi²) 62 km² (24 mi²) 2. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Latin is the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ...


The Town of Amenia is on the east border of the county.

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History

The town was first established in 1704 and officially founded in 1788. 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...


Geography

The east town line is the border of Connecticut. US Route 44 crosses the north part of the town. State nickname: The Constitution State Other U.S. States Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport Governor M. Jodi Rell (R) Official languages English Area 14,371 km² (48th)  - Land 12,559 km²  - Water 1,809 km² (12. ... United States Highway 44 is an east-west United States highway that runs for 238 miles (383 km) from Plymouth, Massachusetts to the Hudson Valley region of New York. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 112.8 km² (43.6 mi²). 112.2 km² (43.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% 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. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,048 people, 1,625 households, and 1,074 families residing in the town. The population density is 36.1/km² (93.5/mi²). There are 1,814 housing units at an average density of 16.2/km² (41.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.40% White, 2.94% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 3.36% 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). ... 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. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 1,625 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.97. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $39,231, and the median income for a family is $51,294. Males have a median income of $32,038 versus $28,769 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,095. 8.1% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.7% 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 Amenia

  • Amenia -- The hamlet of Amenia is in the northeast part of the town.
  • Amenia Union -- A hamlet on the east town line.
  • Leedsville -- A location in the northeast part of the town, east of Amenia village.
  • Smithfield -- A hamlet on the town line in the northwest part of the town.
  • South Amenia -- A hamlet at the junction of Routes 2 and 3 in the east part of the town.
  • Wassaic -- A hamlet in the south central part of the town.
  • Wassaic Creek -- A stream on the west side of the town, passing through the community of Wassaic.

Amenia is a town and a hamlet in the town (and census_designated place) located in Dutchess County, New York. ... A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ...

External links

  • Town of Amenia

ImagineAmenia

ImagineAmenia is a grass roots organization started by concerned citizens of Amenia and Wassaic. Founded in 2003, ImagineAmenia has as its primary goal the furtherance of open, responsible government of the Town of Amenia, New York State, in pursuit of orderly business, farming and residential development. Major concerns of the organization are the revitalization of the town's central business district, and the preservation of the town's rural character and scenic beauty. Membership is open to all who support ImagineAmenia's goals. ImagineAmenia


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