Lyncourt, New York

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Lyncourt is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 4,268 at the 2000 census.

Lyncourt is in the Town of Salina.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Government 4 Public Safety 5 Education 6 External links

[edit] Geography

Lyncourt is located at 43°4′49″N, 76°7′21″W (43.080266, -76.122450)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,268 people, 1,913 households, and 1,126 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,328.9/km² (3,445.9/mi²). There were 2,009 housing units at an average density of 625.5/km² (1,622.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.35% White, 2.84% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 1,913 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,774, and the median income for a family was $42,105. Males had a median income of $34,044 versus $25,205 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,482. About 6.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Government

Lyncourt is part of Town of Salina. Charles M. Iavaroneis the town supervisor and represents the town as a whole. Mark Nicotra represents Lyncourt on the Town Board.

[edit] Public Safety

Police protection is provided by the Onondaga County Sheriffs Office. Fire protection is provided by the Lyncourt Volunteer Fire Department. Ambulance service is provided by Rural Metro Medical Services.

[edit] Education

Lyncourt is part of the Lyncourt Union-Free School District. This school district serves approxametly 350 kids in grades K-8. The school district has an agreement with the Solvay Union-Free School Districtthat allows students from Lyncourt to attend Solvay High School, although many students attend Christian Brothers Academy Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse), Bishop Ludden High School,and Bishop Grimes High School

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 43.080266° -76.12245°
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