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Geddes is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,740. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town In American English, a town is usually a municipal corporation that is smaller than a city but larger than a village. ... Jump to: navigation, search Location in the state of New York Formed 1794 Seat Syracuse Area  - Total  - Water 2,087 km² (806 mi²) 66 km² (25 mi²) 3. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


The Town of Geddes is west of Syracuse, New York. Clinton Square in Downtown Syracuse Syracuse is an American city in Central New York. ...

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History

The town was formed from the Town of Salina. It is named after James Geddes, a prominent early settler. Salina is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Jump to: navigation, search James Geddes, born at Carlisle, Pennsylvania on July 22, 1763, was a prominent surveyor, engineer, New York State legislator and U.S. Congressman who was instrumental in the planning of the Erie Canal and other canals in the United States. ...


Geography

Geddes is south of Onondaga Lake. Onondaga Lake is northwest of the city of Syracuse, New York and south of Lake Ontario. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.6 km² (12.2 mi²). 23.9 km² (9.2 mi²) of it is land and 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 24.28% 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 the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 17,740 people, 7,262 households, and 4,807 families residing in the town. The population density is 741.3/km² (1,920.3/mi²). There are 7,620 housing units at an average density of 318.4/km² (824.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.06% White, 0.48% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.51% 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 7,262 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.97. Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $41,852, and the median income for a family is $51,609. Males have a median income of $40,688 versus $26,575 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,986. 8.2% of the population and 6.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% 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. ... 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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New York State Fair :: The Encyclopedia of New York State :: Syracuse University Press (1066 words)
New York State purchased the grounds in 1899 and took over management of the fair the next year, creating the 11-member State Fair Commission appointed by the governor.
New York's governors appointed faithful members of their own parties to run the fair, even after administration of the event shifted to the Department of Agriculture and Markets in 1927.
The New York State Fair—so named once again in 1967—entered the 21st century with an annual budget in excess of $10 million, attracting over 1 million visitors to Geddes on the western edge of Syracuse during its 12-day run in late August and early September 2001.
Geddes, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (590 words)
The Village of Geddes (incorporated in 1832 and 1837) was annexed to the City of Syracuse on May 20, 1886 with a population of nearly 7,000.
Geddes is the youngest town in Onondaga County.
Geddes is on the west shore of Onondaga Lake.
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