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== History ==
== History ==


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The area was first settled ''circa'' 1785. The Town of Colesville was established in 1821 from part of the town of [[Windsor, New York|Windsor]]. [[Robert Harpur]], an early developer, has lent his name to the community of '''Harpursville'''. He is believed to be responsible for the many classical names assigned to communities in central New York.
The area was first settled circa 1785. The town of Colesville was established in 1821 from part of the town of [[Windsor, New York|Windsor]]. [[Robert Harpur]], an early developer, has lent his name to the community of Harpursville. Harpur is believed to be responsible for the many classical names assigned to communities in central New York.{{whom|date=October 2023}}

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The Seal to the Town of Colesville, New York was adopted in 2021.


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The seal to the town of Colesville, New York was adopted in 2021.{{cn|date=October 2023}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 5,441 people, 1,944 households, and 1,458 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|69.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,189 housing units at an average density of {{convert|27.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.35% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.02% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.74% of the population.
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 5,441 people, 1,944 households, and 1,458 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|69.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,189 housing units at an average density of {{convert|27.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.29% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.35% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.02% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.74% of the population.


There were 1,944 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.11.
There were 1,944 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.11.
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The median income for a household in the town was $38,444, and the median income for a family was $40,333. Males had a median income of $31,462 versus $22,917 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,816. About 6.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,444, and the median income for a family was $40,333. Males had a median income of $31,462 versus $22,917 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,816. About 6.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
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==Government==
==Government==
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The current {{when?|date=August 2021}} town supervisor is Glenn S. Winsor (Republican).
The current {{when|date=August 2021}} town supervisor is Glenn S. Winsor (Republican).


== Communities and locations in Colesville ==
== Communities and locations in Colesville ==
*'''Belden''' &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] northwest of Harpursville on [[New York State Route 7|NY Route 7]].
*Belden &ndash; A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] northwest of Harpursville on [[New York State Route 7|NY Route 7]].
*'''Center Village''' - A hamlet south of Harpursville on [[New York State Route 79|NY Route 79]].
*Center Village - A hamlet south of Harpursville on [[New York State Route 79|NY Route 79]].
*'''Doraville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
*Doraville &ndash; A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
*'''Harpursville''' &ndash; The principal community in the town, located on NY-79, with access from [[Interstate 88 (New York)|Interstate 88]] Exit 6. The [[Harpursville United Methodist Church]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2006.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
*Harpursville &ndash; The principal community in the town, located on NY-79, with access from [[Interstate 88 (New York)|Interstate 88]] exit 6. The [[Harpursville United Methodist Church]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2006.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
*'''[[Nathaniel Cole Park Pond]]''' &ndash; A lake located by West Colesville.
*[[Nathaniel Cole Park Pond]] &ndash; A lake located by West Colesville.
*'''New Ohio''' &ndash; A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
*New Ohio &ndash; A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
*'''[[Nineveh, New York|Nineveh]]''' &ndash; A hamlet northeast of Harpursville and on the northern town line.
*[[Nineveh, New York|Nineveh]] &ndash; A hamlet northeast of Harpursville and on the northern town line.
*'''North Colesville''' &ndash; A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on NY-79.
*North Colesville &ndash; A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on NY-79.
*'''[[Ouaquaga, New York|Ouaquaga]]''' &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
*[[Ouaquaga, New York|Ouaquaga]] &ndash; A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
*'''Sanitaria Springs''' &ndash; A hamlet at the western town line, northwest of West Colesville on [[List of county routes in Broome County, New York#217-1|County Route 217]]; served by Exit 4 of Interstate 88. It was formerly called "Osborne Hollow."
*Sanitaria Springs &ndash; A hamlet at the western town line, northwest of West Colesville on [[List of county routes in Broome County, New York#217-1|County Route 217]]; served by exit 4 of Interstate 88. It was formerly called "Osborne Hollow."
*'''Tunnel''' &ndash; A location south of New Ohio.
*Tunnel &ndash; A location south of New Ohio.
*'''West Colesville''' &ndash; A hamlet on the southern town line.
*West Colesville &ndash; A hamlet on the southern town line.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://townofcolesville.org Town of Colesville official website]
*[http://townofcolesville.org Town of Colesville official website]
*[http://history.rays-place.com/ny/colesville-ny.htm Early history of Colesville, NY]
*[http://history.rays-place.com/ny/colesville-ny.htm Early history of Colesville, NY]{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


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Colesville, New York
Town
Map highlighting Colesville's location within Broome County.
Map highlighting Colesville's location within Broome County.
Colesville is located in New York
Colesville
Colesville
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°10′14″N 75°39′57″W / 42.17056°N 75.66583°W / 42.17056; -75.66583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyBroome
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorGlenn S. Winsor
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total
79.17 sq mi (205.05 km2)
 • Land78.36 sq mi (202.94 km2)
 • Water0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2)
Elevation
1,348 ft (411 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
4,877 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
4,832
 • Density64.99/sq mi (25.09/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13787
Area code607
FIPS code36-007-17046
GNIS feature ID0978851
Websitetownofcolesville.org

Colesville is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 4,877 at the 2020 census.[2]

The town is in the northeastern part of the county and is northeast of Binghamton.

History

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The area was first settled circa 1785. The town of Colesville was established in 1821 from part of the town of Windsor. Robert Harpur, an early developer, has lent his name to the community of Harpursville. Harpur is believed to be responsible for the many classical names assigned to communities in central New York.[according to whom?]

The seal to the town of Colesville, New York was adopted in 2021.[citation needed]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Colesville has a total area of 79.2 square miles (205.1 km2), of which 78.3 square miles (202.9 km2) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km2), or 1.04%, is water.[3]

The northern town line is the border of Chenango County. The Susquehanna River flows southward through the town.

Interstate 88 passes across the town. New York State Route 7 and New York State Route 79 are important highways in Colesville. New York State Route 235 connects with state route 7 north of Harpursville to State Route 206 in the town of Coventry, Chenango County.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18302,389—
18402,5285.8%
18503,06121.1%
18603,2506.2%
18702,460−24.3%
18803,20830.4%
18903,126−2.6%
19002,773−11.3%
19102,415−12.9%
19202,311−4.3%
19302,3943.6%
19402,65210.8%
19503,08416.3%
19603,77322.3%
19704,42017.1%
19804,96512.3%
19905,59012.6%
20005,441−2.7%
20105,232−3.8%
20204,877−6.8%
2021 (est.)4,832[2]−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 5,441 people, 1,944 households, and 1,458 families residing in the town. The population density was 69.3 inhabitants per square mile (26.8/km2). There were 2,189 housing units at an average density of 27.9 per square mile (10.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.29% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.02% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 1,944 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,444, and the median income for a family was $40,333. Males had a median income of $31,462 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,816. About 6.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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The current [when?] town supervisor is Glenn S. Winsor (Republican).

Communities and locations in Colesville

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  • Belden – A hamlet northwest of Harpursville on NY Route 7.
  • Center Village - A hamlet south of Harpursville on NY Route 79.
  • Doraville – A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
  • Harpursville – The principal community in the town, located on NY-79, with access from Interstate 88 exit 6. The Harpursville United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[6]
  • Nathaniel Cole Park Pond – A lake located by West Colesville.
  • New Ohio – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
  • Nineveh – A hamlet northeast of Harpursville and on the northern town line.
  • North Colesville – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town on NY-79.
  • Ouaquaga – A hamlet in the southern part of the town.
  • Sanitaria Springs – A hamlet at the western town line, northwest of West Colesville on County Route 217; served by exit 4 of Interstate 88. It was formerly called "Osborne Hollow."
  • Tunnel – A location south of New Ohio.
  • West Colesville – A hamlet on the southern town line.

References

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  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 7, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Colesville town, Broome County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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