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Encyclopedia > Chittenango, New York

Chittenango is a village located inside the Town of Sullivan in Madison County, New York, USA. The population was 4,855 at the 2000 census. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Sullivan is a town located in Madison County, New York. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of New York. ...


The Village of Chittenango is the birthplace of L. Frank Baum, who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The village holds an annual festival honoring Baum's life and literary works. Professional BMX bike superstar Dave Mirra was born in Chittenango April 4, 1974. Dubbed the Miracle Boy (also Miracle Man), Dave Mirra is the most decorated X Games contestant with 20 medals, 14 of them gold. He has competed and medaled in every X-Games event, and has dominated the BMX competition scene for over 15 years. Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author, and the creator with illustrator W. W. Denslow of one of the most popular books ever written in American childrens literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. ... For the film, see The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow. ... Dave Mirra (born April 4, 1974 in Chittenango, New York, USA), is a professional BMX rider. ... ESPN X Games logo The X Games is an annual multi-sport event with a focus on action sports. ...

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History

The village was incorporated in 1842. In 1856 Frank Baum (author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) was born in Chittenango. 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) was an American author and the creator of one of the most beloved classics of childrens literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. ... For the film, see The Wizard of Oz (1939 film) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a childrens book written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W.W. Denslow. ...


Geography

Chittenango is located at 43°2′45″N, 75°52′26″W (43.045901, -75.873785)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... 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 were 4,855 people, 1,844 households, and 1,300 families residing in the village. The population density was 768.2/km² (1,988.3/mi²). There were 1,968 housing units at an average density of 311.4/km² (806.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White, 0.45% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 were 1,844 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $50,179. Males had a median income of $34,787 versus $25,902 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,014. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. 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 who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

See also

  • Chittenango Falls State Park
  • Rothko Founding member Marshall Henry is a Chittenango native.
  • CLCBM Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
  • Chittenango Central Schools

  Results from FactBites:
 
Chittenango, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (485 words)
Chittenango is a village located inside the Town of Sullivan in Madison County, New York, USA.
The Village of Chittenango is the birthplace of L.
Professional BMX bike superstar Dave Mirra was born in Chittenango April 4, 1974.
Chittenango, New York NY, village profile (Madison County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk (563 words)
New York > All counties > Madison County > Chittenango
Chittenango is a village in Madison County, in the Syracuse metro area.
Median rent in Chittenango, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $469.
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