Cayuta, New York

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Cayuta, New York
Town
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Cayuta, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°16′36″N76°40′8″W / 42.27667°N 76.66889°W / 42.27667; -76.66889
Country United States
State New York
County Schuyler
Town of CayutaEst. 1824
Government
 • Type Town Council
 • Town SupervisorBrandon Theetage
 • Town Highway SupervisorTom Beach
 • Town ClerkKaryn Roorda
Area
[1]
 • Total20.32 sq mi (52.63 km2)
 • Land20.32 sq mi (52.63 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,086 ft (331 m)
Population
 (2020)[ citation needed ]
 • Total508
 • Density26.18/sq mi (10.11/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14824
Area code 607
FIPS code 36-13112
GNIS feature ID0978805

Cayuta is a town in Schuyler County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 508.

Contents

The Town of Cayuta occupies the southeastern corner of the county and is northeast of Elmira. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The first pioneers arrived circa 1798 near the community of Cayuta.

The town was created from part of the Town of Spencer (Tioga County) in 1824, before the formation of Schuyler County. The size was increased in 1854 by the addition of parts of two other towns: Catharine and Erin (then both in Chemung County). In the same year, Schuyler County was created, and Cayuta was included in the new county.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km2), all land.

The western, southern and eastern town lines border Chemung County, and the northern town line borders primarily Tompkins County.

Cayuta Creek is an important stream in the town, flowing southeast toward the Susquehanna River.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 1,889—
1830 642−66.0%
1840 83530.1%
1850 1,03524.0%
1860 708−31.6%
1870 641−9.5%
1880 601−6.2%
1890 560−6.8%
1900 459−18.0%
1910 345−24.8%
1920 282−18.3%
1930 258−8.5%
1940 31120.5%
1950 45947.6%
1960 53817.2%
1970 5573.5%
1980 5661.6%
1990 5995.8%
2000 545−9.0%
2010 5562.0%
2020 508−8.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [2]

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 161 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.8 inhabitants per square mile (10.3/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile (4.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.15% White, 1.10% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.55% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 212 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,768, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $27,857 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,419. About 3.9% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Communities and locations in the Town of Cayuta

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References

  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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