Conesville is a town located in Schoharie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 726.

The Town of Conesville is in the southeast corner of the county.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.2 km² (39.9 mi²). 102.2 km² (39.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.00% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 726 people, 304 households, and 214 families residing in the town. The population density is 7.1/km² (18.4/mi²). There are 777 housing units at an average density of 7.6/km² (19.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.38% White, 0.28% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 304 households out of which 26.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% are non-families. 26.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.85.

In the town the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $33,417, and the median income for a family is $37,344. Males have a median income of $31,250 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,236. 7.4% of the population and 5.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Conesville

• Conesville -- The hamlet of Conesville.
• Manorkill -- A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
• Schoharie Reservoir -- a lake at the west town line.
• West Conesville -- A hamlet in the western part of the town.