Rose is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,442. The town was named after Robert S. Rose, an early landowner of the town.

The Town of Rose was created in 1826 from the Town of Wolcott and is centrally located in the county.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 87.8 km² (33.9 mi²). 87.8 km² (33.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,442 people, 894 households, and 661 families residing in the town. The population density is 27.8/km² (72.1/mi²). There are 948 housing units at an average density of 10.8/km² (28.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.89% White, 0.61% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 894 households out of which 35.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 20.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.11.

In the town the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $41,205, and the median income for a family is $46,000. Males have a median income of $34,028 versus $22,167 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,645. 5.7% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Rose

• Glenmark (formerly Glenmark Falls) -- A hamlet near the north town line.
• Lockwood Corners -- A location in the eastern part of the town.
• Maunders Corners -- A location south of Rose village on Route 414.
• Rose (formerly Rose Valley) -- The hamlet of Rose on Route 414.
• Rose Center -- A former location in the town.
• Stewart Corners -- A location near the east town line.
• North Rose -- A hamlet north of Rose village on Route 414.
• Wayne Center -- A hamlet near the west town line on ROute 251.