Glenville, New York

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Glenville, New York
Town
Schenectady County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas Glenville highlighted.svg
Location in Schenectady County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°55′45″N74°3′7″W / 42.92917°N 74.05194°W / 42.92917; -74.05194
Country United States
State New York
County Schenectady
Incorporated1821;203 years ago (1821)
Named for Alexander Lindsay Glen
Government
 • Type Town board
 • Town SupervisorChris Koetzle
Area
[1]
 • Total50.73 sq mi (131.40 km2)
 • Land49.24 sq mi (127.54 km2)
 • Water1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2)
Elevation
715 ft (218 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total29,326
 • Density596/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12302, 12325
Area code 518
FIPS code 36-093-29366
Website www.townofglenville.org

Glenville is a town in Schenectady County, New York, United States. It was incorporated in 1821 from Schenectady. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 29,326. [2]

Contents

Including the village of Scotia, the town of Glenville encompasses the part of Schenectady County north of the Mohawk River.

History

Glenville is named after Alexander Lindsay Glen. Glen, who was a native of Scotland, acquired a large tract of land in the area in the 1650s. [3] [4] He named his manor at Scotia after his native country (Glen Sanders Mansion).

The Seeley Farmhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, the Swart House and Tavern in 2007, and the Bishop Family Lustron House was listed the following year. [5] The Glenville District No. 5 Schoolhouse was listed in 2013. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.7 square miles (131.3 km2), of which 49.2 square miles (127.4 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), or 2.94%, is water. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 2,514—
1830 2,494−0.8%
1840 3,06823.0%
1850 3,40911.1%
1860 3,192−6.4%
1870 2,973−6.9%
1880 2,746−7.6%
1890 2,468−10.1%
1900 3,01022.0%
1910 5,20172.8%
1920 7,03635.3%
1930 12,06971.5%
1940 13,34310.6%
1950 17,91234.2%
1960 25,70743.5%
1970 28,96912.7%
1980 28,519−1.6%
1990 28,7710.9%
2000 28,183−2.0%
2010 29,4804.6%
2020 29,326−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

At the 2000 census, 28,183 people, 11,150 households, and 7,827 families living in the town. The population density was 565.0 inhabitants per square mile (218.1/km2). There were 11,582 housing units at an average density of 232.2 per square mile (89.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

Of the 11,150 households, 30.9% had children under 18 living with them, 59.0% were married and living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.0% of households were one person and 12.5% were 1 person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

The age distribution was 23.7% under 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females 18 or older, there were 86.8 males.

The median household income was $52,373 and the median family income was $62,599. Males had a median income of $42,992 versus $29,228 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,795. 4.1% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the people living in poverty, 5.2% were under 18 and 4.2% were 65 or older.

Communities and locations in Glenville

Economy

The town of Glenville is regarded as a bedroom community, with many residents finding employment at General Electric in adjacent Schenectady, various New York state offices in nearby Albany, and numerous Capital District corporations, educational institutions, and health care industries.

Education and recreation

The town is split among four public school districts; Scotia-Glenville, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Amsterdam and Niskayuna. Glenville is also home to several parks and preserves.

Transportation

Mohawk Valley Airport is located three nautical miles (6 km) northwest of the central business district of Scotia. [9] [10] Schenectady County Airport is a joint civil-military airport located two nautical miles (3 km) north-northeast of Scotia.

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References

  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Vital Information About the Town of Glenville" . Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Chapter V: The Township of Glenville". History of the City and County of Schenectady, New York. Schenectady County Public Library. 1913.
  4. ↑ Village of Scotia History
  5. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  6. ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 05/19/13 through 05/23/13. National Park Service. May 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Glenville town, Schenectady County, New York". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "FAA Airport Master Record" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. May 7, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Mohawk Valley Airpark (K13)" (PDF). New York State Department of Transportation.
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