Richford : New York
Richford is a town located in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,170. The town is named after Ezekial Rich, an early settler and benefactor of the town.
The Town of Richford is the most northerly town of the county.
History
Settlement began around 1808. The town was first formed from the Town of Berkshire as the “Town of Arlington” in 1831. In 1832 it changed its name to the Town of Richford.
John D. Rockefeller was born in this town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 98.9 km˛ (38.2 mi˛). 98.9 km˛ (38.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.05% water.
The West Branch of the Owego Creek forms part of the western boundary, which is the border of Tompkins County, New York. The north border is Cortland County, and the east border is Broome County.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,170 people, 440 households, and 315 families residing in the town. The population density is 11.8/km˛ (30.7/mi˛). There are 502 housing units at an average density of 5.1/km˛ (13.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.89% White, 0.17% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
