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Morristown, New York

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In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.90.
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of 2000, there were 2,050 people, 816 households, and 581 families residing in the town. The population density was 44.7 inhabitants per square mile (17.3/km). There were 1,535 housing units at an average density of 33.5 per square mile (12.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.56%
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 33,458, and the median income for a family was $ 36,591. Males had a median income of $ 30,474 versus $ 20,741 for females. The
424:, the town has a total area of 59.4 sq mi (154 km), of which 45.9 sq mi (119 km) is land and 13.6 sq mi (35 km) (22.83%) is water. 1247: 1775: 1555: 130: 1780: 1790: 1240: 345: 1492: 1102: 1644: 1397: 1225: 1319: 1290: 325: 1233: 1020:– The Hamlet of Morristown is on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River by the junctions of NY-12, NY-37 and NY-58. 931: 94: 1093: 44: 1785: 61: 1098: 1545: 1505: 816: 364: 360: 1257: 1088: 1017: 824: 329: 846:
There were 816 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were
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for the town was $ 17,133. About 11.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the
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is a north–south route, which intersects NY-37 at the hamlet of Morristown.
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was erected in 1828, but stopped working and was abandoned two years later.
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is on the northwestern part of the county and contains a village also named
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1808 on the site of the present hamlet (and former village) of Morristown.
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The northern town line of Morristown is the international border with
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in the St. Lawrence River in the northwestern corner of Morristown.
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was a naval battle in the St. Lawrence River between two warships.
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was 1,974 at the 2010 census. The town is named after
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Communities and locations in the Town of Morristown
393:The town was established in 1821 from part of the 1767: 940:– A location south of Brier Hill, settled 910:– An island in Black Lake by Edwardsville. 49:Morristown as seen across the St. Lawrence River 1151: 1130: 1241: 926:south of Morristown village on NY-37. The 1248: 1234: 1026:– A hamlet by the eastern town line. 843:of any race were 1.02% of the population. 1060:Morristown is mentioned in Chapter LI of 346:United States Declaration of Independence 1209:Morristown area Chamber of Commerce site 1103:United States Department of the Interior 904:that defines the southeastern town line. 439:, which defines the southern town line. 363:. The village and town are northwest of 1776:1821 establishments in New York (state) 1138:"Population and Housing Unit Estimates" 1781:Towns in St. Lawrence County, New York 1768: 480: 1229: 1054: 1791:Populated places established in 1821 932:National Register of Historic Places 835:, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1094:Geographic Names Information System 13: 1307: 1256:Municipalities and communities of 1173: 1159:"Census of Population and Housing" 1050:– A bay south of Big Island. 1014:– A bay north of Big Island. 470: 228:45.9 sq mi (119 km) 220:59.4 sq mi (154 km) 101: 68: 14: 1802: 1202: 408:Due to the lack of waterpower, a 236:13.6 sq mi (35 km) 996:southwest of Morristown village. 386:One of the first battles in the 379:, was first settled permanently 100: 93: 67: 60: 43: 1099:United States Geological Survey 456: 18:Town in New York, United States 1116: 1081: 114:Morristown (the United States) 1: 1259:St. Lawrence County, New York 1074: 117:Show map of the United States 81:Location in the United States 415: 7: 1185:United States Census Bureau 422:United States Census Bureau 10: 1807: 1122:Hough, Franklin B. 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Morristown as seen across the St. Lawrence River
Morristown is located in New York
Morristown is located in the United States
44°35′11″N 75°38′54″W / 44.58639°N 75.64833°W / 44.58639; -75.64833
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St. Lawrence County
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Gouverneur Morris
United States Declaration of Independence
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Morristown
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Hammond
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Black Lake
New York State Route 37

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