Schroeppel : New York
Schroeppel is a town located in Oswego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,566. The name derives from the Schroeppel family, early land owners of the area.
The Town of Schroeppel is in the southeast part of the county.
History
The Town of Schroeppel was formed in 1832 from the Town of Volney.
Geography
The southwest town line, marked by the Oneida River, is the border of Onondaga County, New York. The southwest town line is partly formed by the Oswego River. The Erie Canal is on the south border of the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.9 km˛ (43.2 mi˛). 109.6 km˛ (42.3 mi˛) of it is land and 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.01% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,566 people, 3,251 households, and 2,347 families residing in the town. The population density is 78.2/km˛ (202.4/mi˛). There are 3,590 housing units at an average density of 32.8/km˛ (84.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.79% White, 0.39% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
