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Encyclopedia > Brockport, New York

Brockport is a village located in the Town of Sweden in Monroe County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 8,103. The name reportedly is derived from Hiel Brockway, an early settler. A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Sweden is a town located in Monroe County, New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1821 Seat Rochester Area  - Total  - Water 3,537 km² (1,366 mi²) 15 km² (6 mi²) 51. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


The Village of Brockport was incorporated in 1829. This village grew to importance as a port on the Erie Canal, and the village was briefly the terminus of the canal until the western end of the canal was completed. Brockport calls itself the "Village of beautiful homes." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Erie Canal (later replaced by part of the New York State Barge Canal system, which was renamed the Erie Canal) is a canal in New York State, United States, that runs from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ...


The State University of New York at Brockport is located here. The State University of New York at Brockport, also known as SUNY Brockport, Brockport State University or the State University of New York College at Brockport, is a four-year liberal arts college located in Brockport, Monroe County, New York, near Rochester. ...

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Geography

Brockport is located at 43°12'51" North, 77°56'22" West (43.214261, -77.939378)GR1. 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. ...


The village is located north of the junction of Routes 19 and 31 at the northern town line.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.6 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.26% 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 is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 8,103 people, 2,399 households, and 1,221 families residing in the village. The population density is 1,448.4/km² (3,752.0/mi²). There are 2,589 housing units at an average density of 462.8/km² (1,198.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 91.84% White, 4.41% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 2.92% 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. ...


There are 2,399 households out of which 25.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.1% are non-families. 30.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.03. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the village the population is spread out with 15.0% under the age of 18, 44.6% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.


The median income for a household in the village is $37,068, and the median income for a family is $50,828. Males have a median income of $34,375 versus $24,556 for females. The per capita income for the village is $14,729. 19.2% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% 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 total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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