Hastings, New York

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York is a village in Westchester County, New York.

Hastings is a town located in Oswego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,803. The town is named after Hastings Curtis, a prominent citizen.

The Town of Hastings is on the south border of the county. US Route 11 and Interstate 81 pass through the town.

History

The first settlement occurred in the south tip of the town near Fort Brewerton around 1789. The region was originally called "Breda." The town was formed in 1825 from the Town of Constantia. The early industry was lumbering and manufacturing of wooden products.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 119.2 km² (46.0 mi²). 118.5 km² (45.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.

The south town line is the Oneida River and the border of Onondaga County, New York. The south tip of the town is at the west end of Oneida Lake where it becomes the Oneida River.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 8,803 people, 3,374 households, and 2,365 families residing in the town. The population density is 74.3/km² (192.3/mi²). There are 3,635 housing units at an average density of 30.7/km² (79.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.75% White, 0.32% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,374 households out of which 35.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% are non-families. 23.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the town the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $40,085, and the median income for a family is $46,722. Males have a median income of $35,380 versus $24,958 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,931. 10.0% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Hastings

Bardeen Corners -- A hamlet south of Hastings village on Route 11.
Benders Corners -- A location near the west town line.
Carley Mills -- A hamlet east of Hastings village.
Caughdenoy -- A hamlet by the west town line in the southwest corner of Hastings. It was first settled around 1797 and is by the Oneida River. It was a center for catching and smoking eels for market.
Central Square -- The Village of Central Square is in the south part of the town on Route 11.
Emmons Siding -- A location in the south part of the town near Oneida Lake.
Gardners Corners -- A location west of Hastings village.
Hastings -- The hamlet of Hastings is in the northern part of the town on US Route 11.
Hastings Center -- A hamlet south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.
Little France -- A hamlet on the east town line. The name is derived from the French-Canadian early settlers.
Mallory -- A hamlet by the east town line.
Malory Station -- A location west of Mallory.
McMahon Corners -- A location north of Cahghdenoy on the west town line.
Morse -- A hamlet east of Hastings village and south of Carley Mills.
Piquet Corners -- A location south of Bardeen Corners on Route 11.

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