Laurens (village), New York
Laurens, New York | ||
---|---|---|
FIPS code 36-41520 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2390935 | |
Website | www |
Laurens is a
The Village of Laurens is in the eastern part of the
History
Laurens is the oldest community in the town. Laurens set itself apart from the town by incorporating as a village in 1811. It was named for
Geography
Laurens is located at 42°32′N 75°5′W / 42.533°N 75.083°W (42.5314, -75.0882).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.3 km2), all land.
The village is located at the junction of County Roads, 10, 11, and 12 and is near Otego Creek. New York State Route 205 runs just outside the eastern end of the village.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 252 | — | |
1890 | 255 | 1.2% | |
1900 | 233 | −8.6% | |
1910 | 242 | 3.9% | |
1920 | 228 | −5.8% | |
1930 | 246 | 7.9% | |
1940 | 203 | −17.5% | |
1950 | 261 | 28.6% | |
1960 | 291 | 11.5% | |
1970 | 320 | 10.0% | |
1980 | 276 | −13.7% | |
1990 | 293 | 6.2% | |
2000 | 277 | −5.5% | |
2010 | 263 | −5.1% | |
2020 | 185 | −29.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] |
As of the
There were 114 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $27,125, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $18,750 for females. The
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Laurens" (PDF). Cooperstown, New York: Otsego County Planning Department. October 1998. p. 4. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
The town of Laurens ... was formed in 1811 ... and named after Henry Laurens, a hero of the Revolutionary War
{{cite web}}
: External link in
(help)|publisher=
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.