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Encyclopedia > Menands, New York

Menands is a village located in Albany County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,910. The village is named after Louis Menands. A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Albany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, generally located in the vicinity of Albany, New York, the capital of New York State. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


The Village of Menands lies inside the Town of Colonie and borders the north city line of Albany, New York. Colonie is a town located in Albany County, New York. ... Location in New York Founded Incorporated 1614 1686  County Albany County Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - Total  - Water 56. ...

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History

Louis Menand I settled in the village in 1842 and established an important horticultural business. 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...


The village was incorporated in 1924. 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...


Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886), 21st President of the United States, is buried in Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands. Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was an American politician who served as 21st President of the United States. ... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... The Albany Rural Cemetery was established October 7, 1844 in Menands, New York, just outside of the city of Albany, New York. ...


Geography

Menands is located at 42°41'36" North, 73°43'37" West (42.693245, -73.727068)GR1. 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. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.45% 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. ...


Menands is adjacent ot the Hudson River. View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 3,910 people, 1,906 households, and 968 families residing in the village. The population density is 473.2/km² (1,225.1/mi²). There are 2,073 housing units at an average density of 250.9/km² (649.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 83.76% White, 9.10% African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 2.71% 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 1,906 households out of which 20.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.2% are non-families. 43.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.79. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the village the population is spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.9 males.


The median income for a household in the village is $48,456, and the median income for a family is $62,083. Males have a median income of $42,905 versus $31,745 for females. The per capita income for the village is $36,288. 5.4% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% 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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Seal of Albany County Albany County, New York
County seat Albany
Cities Albany | Cohoes | Watervliet
Villages Colonie | Menands | Ravena | Voorheesville
Towns Berne | Bethlehem | Coeymans | Colonie | Green Island | Guilderland | Knox | New Scotland | Rensselaerville | Westerlo
Hamlets/CDPs Delmar | Loudonville | Medusa | Preston-Potter Hollow | Westmere

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