Eagle is a town located in Wyoming County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,194.

The Town of Eagle was established in 1817 and is on the south border of the county.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 94.6 km² (36.5 mi²). 94.2 km² (36.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.38% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 1,194 people, 424 households, and 326 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.7/km² (32.8/mi²). There are 535 housing units at an average density of 5.7/km² (14.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.66% White, 0.25% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 0.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 424 households out of which 37.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.21.

In the town the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $36,765, and the median income for a family is $41,116. Males have a median income of $32,007 versus $22,216 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,829. 11.3% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Eagle

• Bliss -- A hamlet at the Route 39 and 362 junction.
• Eagle -- The hamlet of Eagle is on Route 39 near the border with the Town of Arcade.
• Eagle Center -- A hamlet on Centerville and Telegraph Roads, south of Bliss.