Glenville is atown inSchenectady County,New York, United States. It was incorporated in 1821 fromSchenectady. As of the2020 census, the town population was 29,326.[3]
Glenville, New York | |
|---|---|
 Location inSchenectady County and the state ofNew York. | |
| Coordinates:42°55′45″N74°3′7″W / 42.92917°N 74.05194°W /42.92917; -74.05194 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady |
| Incorporated | 1821; 204 years ago (1821) |
| Named after | Alexander Lindsay Glen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town board |
| • Town Supervisor | Chris Koetzle |
| Area | |
• Total | 50.73 sq mi (131.40 km2) |
| • Land | 49.24 sq mi (127.54 km2) |
| • Water | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 29,326 |
| • Density | 596/sq mi (230/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 12302, 12325 |
| Area code | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-093-29366 |
| Website | www |
Including the village ofScotia, the town of Glenville encompasses the part of Schenectady County north of theMohawk River.
History
editGlenville is named afterAlexander Lindsay Glen. Glen, who was a native ofScotland, acquired a large tract of land in the area in the 1650s.[4][5] He named his manor atScotia after his native country (Glen Sanders Mansion).
TheSeeley Farmhouse was listed on theNational Register of Historic Places in 1978, theSwart House and Tavern in 2007, and theBishop Family Lustron House was listed the following year.[6] TheGlenville District No. 5 Schoolhouse was listed in 2013.[7]
Geography
editAccording to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.7 square miles (131.3 km2), of which 49.2 square miles (127.4 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), or 2.94%, is water.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 2,514 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,494 | −0.8% | |
| 1840 | 3,068 | 23.0% | |
| 1850 | 3,409 | 11.1% | |
| 1860 | 3,192 | −6.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,973 | −6.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,746 | −7.6% | |
| 1890 | 2,468 | −10.1% | |
| 1900 | 3,010 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 5,201 | 72.8% | |
| 1920 | 7,036 | 35.3% | |
| 1930 | 12,069 | 71.5% | |
| 1940 | 13,343 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 17,912 | 34.2% | |
| 1960 | 25,707 | 43.5% | |
| 1970 | 28,969 | 12.7% | |
| 1980 | 28,519 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 28,771 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 28,183 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 29,480 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 29,326 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
At the2000 census, 28,183 people, 11,150 households, and 7,827 families living in the town. The population density was 565.0 inhabitants per square mile (218.1/km2). There were 11,582 housing units at an average density of 232.2 per square mile (89.7/km2). Theracial makeup of the town was 97.35% White, 0.72% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.
Of the 11,150 households, 30.9% had children under 18 living with them, 59.0% were married and living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.0% of households were one person and 12.5% were 1 person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distribution was 23.7% under 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females 18 or older, there were 86.8 males.
The median household income was $52,373 and the median family income was $62,599. Males had a median income of $42,992 versus $29,228 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,795. 4.1% of the population and 2.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the people living in poverty, 5.2% were under 18 and 4.2% were 65 or older.
Communities and locations in Glenville
edit- Alplaus – Ahamlet in the eastern part of the town.
- Hoffmans – A small settlement along Route 5, in the western portion of Glenville, marking the spot of the firstferry crossing of theMohawk River in Glenville.
- East Glenville – A cluster of dense development alongNY-50 in the northeastern section of town. It is aCensus-designated place which extends from NY-50 eastward to Glenville's bounds with Clifton Park & Ballston.
- Scotia – TheVillage of Scotia lies in the south part of the town.
- Stoodley Corners – More commonly referred to as the "Town Center," marking Glenville's commercial core around the intersection of Route 50 and Glenridge Road.
- West Glenville – A small hamlet in the northwestern portion of town that dates to the early 19th century.
Economy
editThe town of Glenville is regarded as abedroom community, with many residents finding employment atGeneral Electric in adjacentSchenectady, various New York state offices in nearbyAlbany, and numerous Capital District corporations, educational institutions, and health care industries.
Education and recreation
editThe town is split among four public school districts;Scotia-Glenville,Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake,Amsterdam andNiskayuna. Glenville is also home to several parks and preserves.
Transportation
editMohawk Valley Airport is located three nautical miles (6 km) northwest of thecentral business district ofScotia.[10][11]Schenectady County Airport is a joint civil-military airport located two nautical miles (3 km) north-northeast of Scotia.
References
edit- ^"2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. RetrievedJuly 5, 2017.
- ^"Population and Housing Unit Estimates".Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. RetrievedJune 9, 2017.
- ^"Vital Information About the Town of Glenville".Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. RetrievedMarch 6, 2023.
- ^"Chapter V: The Township of Glenville".History of the City and County of Schenectady, New York. Schenectady County Public Library. 1913.
- ^"Village of Scotia History".Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. RetrievedApril 2, 2014.
- ^"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^"National Register of Historic Places Listings".Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 05/19/13 through 05/23/13. National Park Service. May 30, 2014.Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. RetrievedFebruary 20, 2016.
- ^"Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Glenville town, Schenectady County, New York".United States Census Bureau.Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. RetrievedJuly 3, 2012.
- ^"Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov.Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. RetrievedJune 4, 2015.
- ^"FAA Airport Master Record"(PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. May 7, 2009.
- ^"Mohawk Valley Airpark (K13)"(PDF). New York State Department of Transportation.Archived(PDF) from the original on October 4, 2012. RetrievedJuly 24, 2012.
External links
edit- Town of Glenville official websiteArchived August 27, 2005, at theWayback Machine