Palatine is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,070. The named is derived from the Palatinate in the Rhineland, the homeland of the early settlers of this region.

The Town of Palatine is located on the north side of the Mohawk River in the northwestern part of the county.

Geography

The Mohawk River forms the south town line, and the north town line is the border of Fulton County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.1 km² (41.7 mi²). 106.7 km² (41.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.25% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,070 people, 1,135 households, and 812 families residing in the town. The population density is 28.8/km² (74.5/mi²). There are 1,233 housing units at an average density of 11.6/km² (29.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.82% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,135 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% are non-families. 24.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $33,415, and the median income for a family is $40,284. Males have a median income of $27,745 versus $22,978 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,416. 11.5% of the population and 6.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Palatine

• Christmans Corners --
• Cook Corners --
• East Stone Arabia --
• McKinley --
• Nelliston -- The Village of Nelliston on the Mohawk River.
• Palatine Bridge -- The Village of Palatine Bridge on the Mohawk River, opposite Canajoharie, New York.
• Stone Arabia --