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Clifton Park, New York

Clifton Park is a town located in Saratoga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 32,995.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 130.1 km² (50.2 mi²). 125.8 km² (48.6 mi²) of it is land and 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.29% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 32,995 people, 12,581 households, and 9,360 families residing in the town. The population density is 262.3/km² (679.4/mi²). There are 13,069 housing units at an average density of 103.9/km² (269.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.89% White, 1.22% African American, 0.14% Native American, 2.49% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12,581 households out of which 36.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 20.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.07.

In the town the population is spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $68,999, and the median income for a family is $81,410. Males have a median income of $56,030 versus $36,752 for females. The per capita income for the town is $31,997. 2.6% of the population and 1.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.5% are under the age of 18 and 3.6% are 65 or older.



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