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'''Lenox''' is a [[town]] in [[Madison County, New York|Madison County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.
'''Lenox''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Madison County, New York|Madison County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 8,768 as of the 2020 census.<ref name="QF"/>


The '''Town of Lenox''' is on the county's northern border. It is west of the [[Oneida, New York|City of Oneida]].
The '''Town of Lenox''' is on the county's northern border. It is west of the [[Oneida, New York|City of Oneida]].


== History ==
== History ==

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The first settlement began around 1792. The town was formed in 1809 from the [[Sullivan, New York|Town of Sullivan]].
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The first settlement began ''circa'' 1792. The town was formed in 1809 from the [[Sullivan, New York|Town of Sullivan]].


Some novels of [[Walter D. Edmonds]] characterize life in the area at the time of the [[Erie Canal]] construction.
Some novels of [[Walter D. Edmonds]] characterize life in the area at the time of the [[Erie Canal]] construction.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The north town line, defined by [[Oneida Lake]], is the border of [[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]], [[New York]]. The [[Oneida Creek]] is on the east town boundary. The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 90]]) crosses the town.
The northern town line, defined by [[Oneida Lake]], is the border of [[Oneida County, New York|Oneida County]]. The [[Oneida Creek]] is on the eastern town boundary. The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 90 in New York|Interstate 90]]) crosses the town.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.3 km²), all of which is land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|36.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


The town of [[New Lenox]], [[Illinois]] is named in honor of Lenox.
The village of [[New Lenox, Illinois]] is named in honor of Lenox.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 8,665 people, 3,485 households, and 2,359 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 238.0/sq mi (91.9/km²). There were 3,877 housing units at an average density of 106.5/sq mi (41.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.73% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.87% of the population.
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|1940= 5770
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 8,665 people, 3,485 households, and 2,359 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|238.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,877 housing units at an average density of {{convert|106.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.46% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.73% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.87% of the population.


There were 3,485 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.
There were 3,485 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.


In the town the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $38,491, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $34,602 versus $24,922 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,398. About 6.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,491, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $34,602 versus $24,922 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $17,398. About 6.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.


== Communities and locations in Lenox ==
== Communities and locations in Lenox ==
*'''Campbells Corner''' – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
*'''Campbells Corner''' – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
*[[Canastota, New York|Canastota]] – The Village of Canastota is the location of the [[Utica School of Commerce]].
*'''[[Canastota, New York|Canastota]]''' – An incorporated village in the southern part of the town.
*'''Five Corners''' – A location east of Wampsville.
*'''Five Corners''' – A location east of Wampsville.
*'''Lenox''' – The hamlet of Lenox, at the south town line belows Wampsville.
*'''Lenox''' – The hamlet of Lenox, at the southern town line below Wampsville.
*'''Lenox Basin''' – A location east of Canastota.
*'''Lenox Basin''' – A location east of Canastota.
*'''Messenger Bay''' – A hamlet near the west town line by the shore of Lake Oneida on Route 31.
*'''Messenger Bay''' – A hamlet near the western town line by the shore of Lake Oneida on Route 31.
*'''Oneida Lake Beach East''' – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, east of Messenger Bay.
*'''Oneida Lake Beach East''' – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, east of Messenger Bay.
*'''Oneida Valley''' – A location near the east town line.
*'''[[Oneida Valley, New York|Oneida Valley]]''' – A location near the eastern town line.
*'''Quality Hill''' – A hamlet southwest of Canastota, located on Route 5.
*'''Quality Hill''' – A hamlet southwest of Canastota, located on Route 5.
*'''South Bay''' – A [[bay]] of Oneida Lake.
*'''South Bay''' – A [[bay]] of Oneida Lake.
*'''South Bay''' – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake by South Bay, located on Route 31.
*'''South Bay''' – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake by South Bay, located on Route 31.
*'''Union Corners''' – A location northeast of Canastota.
*'''Union Corners''' – A location northeast of Canastota.
*'''Walkers Corners''' – A hamlet southeast of Whitelaw.
*'''Walkers Corners''' – A hamlet southeast of Whitelaw.
*[[Wampsville, New York|Wampsville]] – The Village of Wampsville is the [[county seat]]. It is located near the east town line on Route 5.
*'''[[Wampsville, New York|Wampsville]]''' – The Village of Wampsville is the [[county seat]]. It is located near the eastern town line on Route 5.
*'''Whitelaw''' – A hamlet south of Messenger Bay.
*'''Whitelaw''' – A hamlet south of Messenger Bay.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/lenox-ny.htm Early Lenox history]
* [http://history.rays-place.com/ny/lenox-ny.htm Early Lenox history]
* [http://www.lenoxny.com Town of Lenox]


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Revision as of 01:25, 5 May 2024

Lenox, New York
Town
Lenox, New York is located in New York
Lenox, New York
Lenox, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 43°5′55″N 75°45′20″W / 43.09861°N 75.75556°W / 43.09861; -75.75556
LandVereinigte Staaten
StateNew York
CountyMadison
Regierung
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorJoseph "John" Pinard (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total36.29 sq mi (93.99 km2)
 • Land36.27 sq mi (93.93 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (119 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total8,768
 • Density241.76/sq mi (93.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-053-41905
GNIS feature ID0979139
WebsiteTown website

Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,768 as of the 2020 census.[2]

The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.

History

The first settlement began circa 1792. The town was formed in 1809 from the Town of Sullivan.

Some novels of Walter D. Edmonds characterize life in the area at the time of the Erie Canal construction.

Geography

The northern town line, defined by Oneida Lake, is the border of Oneida County. The Oneida Creek is on the eastern town boundary. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94 km2), all land.

The village of New Lenox, Illinois is named in honor of Lenox.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18203,360—
18305,03950.0%
18405,4408.0%
18507,50738.0%
18608,0246.9%
18709,81622.3%
188010,2464.4%
18906,732−34.3%
19004,679−30.5%
19104,8513.7%
19205,53614.1%
19305,8876.3%
19405,770−2.0%
19506,51512.9%
19607,72918.6%
19708,87114.8%
19808,539−3.7%
19908,6211.0%
20008,6650.5%
20109,1225.3%
20208,768−3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 8,665 people, 3,485 households, and 2,359 families residing in the town. The population density was 238.0 inhabitants per square mile (91.9/km2). There were 3,877 housing units at an average density of 106.5 per square mile (41.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.66% White, 0.66% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 3,485 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,491, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $34,602 versus $24,922 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,398. About 6.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Lenox

  • Campbells Corner – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
  • Canastota – An incorporated village in the southern part of the town.
  • Five Corners – A location east of Wampsville.
  • Lenox – The hamlet of Lenox, at the southern town line below Wampsville.
  • Lenox Basin – A location east of Canastota.
  • Messenger Bay – A hamlet near the western town line by the shore of Lake Oneida on Route 31.
  • Oneida Lake Beach East – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake, east of Messenger Bay.
  • Oneida Valley – A location near the eastern town line.
  • Quality Hill – A hamlet southwest of Canastota, located on Route 5.
  • South Bay – A bay of Oneida Lake.
  • South Bay – A hamlet on the shore of Oneida Lake by South Bay, located on Route 31.
  • Union Corners – A location northeast of Canastota.
  • Walkers Corners – A hamlet southeast of Whitelaw.
  • Wampsville – The Village of Wampsville is the county seat. It is located near the eastern town line on Route 5.
  • Whitelaw – A hamlet south of Messenger Bay.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "QuickFacts: Lenox town, Madison County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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