Camillus is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 23,152.

The Town of Camillus was formed in 1799 from the Town of Marcellus. There is also a village named Camillus in in the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.3 km² (34.5 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 23,152 people, 9,315 households, and 6,595 families residing in the town. The population density is 259.4/km² (671.9/mi²). There are 9,661 housing units at an average density of 108.2/km² (280.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.45% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 9,315 households out of which 30.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% 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 2.99.

In the town the population is spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $50,198, and the median income for a family is $58,395. Males have a median income of $41,011 versus $29,110 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,591. 4.3% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in the Town of Camillus

• Camillus -- The Village of Camillus.
• Edgewood Garden --
• Fairmount --
• Ninemile Creek --
• Orchard Village --
• Westerlea --
• Wincrest Park -- A hamlet southeast of Camillus village.

External links

• Town of Camillus official site (http://www.townofcamillus.com)