Amity is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,245.

The Town of Amity, in the middle of Allegany County, was incorporated in 1830.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.7 km² (34.6 mi²). 89.5 km² (34.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.23% water.

The Genesee River flows northward through the town.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,245 people, 885 households, and 601 families residing in the town. The population density is 25.1/km² (65.0/mi²). There are 1,120 housing units at an average density of 12.5/km² (32.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.68% White, 0.76% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 885 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $34,153, and the median income for a family is $40,387. Males have a median income of $31,394 versus $21,065 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,304. 11.6% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Amity

• Amity Lake -- A small lake by the eastern town line.
• Belmont -- The Village of Belmont is in the center of the town.
• Belvidere -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Route 19.
• Withey -- A hamlet in the northeast corner of the town on Route 244.