Sweden is a town located in Monroe County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,716.

The Town of Sweden was established in 1814. The town is located on the west border of the county, and the Erie Canal passes through the northern part of the town.

History

This town was part of The Triangle Tract. Settlers began arriving before 1806. The town was created by a mandate in 1813 by the state legislature to break up the west part of the county into new towns.

By 1823 the Erie Canal only went as far as Sweden, so Brockport became an important location.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 87.3 km² (33.7 mi²). 86.9 km² (33.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.47% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 13,716 people, 4,581 households, and 2,757 families residing in the town. The population density is 157.8/km² (408.9/mi²). There are 4,843 housing units at an average density of 55.7/km² (144.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.59% White, 3.72% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 2.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,581 households out of which 29.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. 26.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.06.

In the town the population is spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 30.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $44,151, and the median income for a family is $58,750. Males have a median income of $39,850 versus $27,103 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,874. 13.3% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.9% 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 Sweden

• Brockport -- The Village of Brockport and location of the State University of New York Brockport is by the northern town line.
• Ledgedale Airpark (7G0) -- A general aviation airport is located southeast of Brockport.
• Sweden Center -- A hamlet on Route 19 south of Brockport.
• West Sweden -- A location in the southwest corner of the town.

External links

• Town of Sweden webpage (http:///www.townofsweden.org).