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Palatine : New York

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Palatine is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,070. The named is derived from the Palatinate in the Rhineland, the homeland of the early settlers of this region.

The Town of Palatine is located on the north side of the Mohawk River in the northwestern part of the county.

Geography
The Mohawk River forms the south town line, and the north town line is the border of Fulton County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.1 km˛ (41.7 mi˛). 106.7 km˛ (41.2 mi˛) of it is land and 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.25% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,070 people, 1,135 households, and 812 families residing in the town. The population density is 28.8/km˛ (74.5/mi˛). There are 1,233 housing units at an average density of 11.6/km˛ (29.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.82% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Palermo : New York

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Palermo is a town located in Oswego County in the US state of New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,686.

The Town of Palermo is centrally located in the county, east of Fulton, New York.

History
The Town of Palermo was created in 1832 from the Town of Volney. The first permanent settler had arrived around 1803.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 105.5 km˛ (40.8 mi˛). 105.2 km˛ (40.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,686 people, 1,306 households, and 1,000 families residing in the town. The population density is 35.1/km˛ (90.8/mi˛). There are 1,366 housing units at an average density of 13.0/km˛ (33.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.86% White, 0.38% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Palmyra : New York

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Palmyra is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,672. The town is named after the ancient city Palmyra in Syria.

The Town of Palmyra is on the south border of the county. The town contains a village also named Palmyra.

History

The prehistoric “Adena Culture” left mounds in the area.

The Town of Palmyra, originally called the District of Tolland, was created in 1789. During that year was the sole local encounter between natives and white settlers that resulted in deaths. The present name was adapted in 1796, reportedly to impress a new school teacher.

This region is the birthplace of the Mormon religion because founder Joseph Smith had his “First Vision” here in 1820 and received the Golden Plates in 1827. Members of the new religion moved farther west during the 19th Century, but the area is being re-inhabited by many members of this group. They hold the Hill Cumorah Pageant every summer in the town, using the side of a drumlin as their stage.

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Pamelia : New York

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Pamelia is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,897.

The Town of Pamelia (formerly called Leander) is in the western part of the county.

Geography
Part of the south town line borders the City of Watertown. The Black River flows westward along the south part of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 91.7 km˛ (35.4 mi˛). 88.0 km˛ (34.0 mi˛) of it is land and 3.7 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.07% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,897 people, 1,044 households, and 790 families residing in the town. The population density is 32.9/km˛ (85.3/mi˛). There are 1,144 housing units at an average density of 13.0/km˛ (33.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 94.20% White, 1.52% African American, 0.66% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. 1.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Paris : New York

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Paris is a town located in Oneida County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,609. The town was named after an early benefactor, Colonel Isaac Paris.

The Town of Paris is in the southeast part of the county.

History
The town was formed in 1792 from part of the Town of Whitestown.

Geography
The east town line is the border of Herkimer County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.5 km˛ (31.5 mi˛). 81.4 km˛ (31.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,609 people, 1,714 households, and 1,273 families residing in the town. The population density is 56.6/km˛ (146.6/mi˛). There are 1,806 housing units at an average density of 22.2/km˛ (57.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.31% White, 0.35% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Parish : New York

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Parish is a town located in Oswego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,694.

The Town of Parish was created from the Town of Mexico in 1828. There is a village called Parish in the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.7 km˛ (42.0 mi˛). 108.2 km˛ (41.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.45% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,694 people, 955 households, and 741 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.9/km˛ (64.5/mi˛). There are 1,034 housing units at an average density of 9.6/km˛ (24.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.63% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Parishville : New York

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Parishville is a town located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,049.

The Town of Parishville is in the central part of the county. The town is partly in the Adirondack State Park.

History
The first settlers arrived around 1809. The town was formed in 1814 from the Town of Hopkinton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 262.7 km˛ (101.4 mi˛). 254.3 km˛ (98.2 mi˛) of it is land and 8.4 km˛ (3.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.20% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,049 people, 797 households, and 564 families residing in the town. The population density is 8.1/km˛ (20.9/mi˛). There are 1,204 housing units at an average density of 4.7/km˛ (12.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.98% White, 0.05% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Parma : New York

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Parma is a town located in Monroe County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 14,822.

The Town of Parma was organized in 1808, named after Parma in Italy.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 111.2 km˛ (42.9 mi˛). 108.7 km˛ (42.0 mi˛) of it is land and 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.28% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,822 people, 5,283 households, and 4,030 families residing in the town. The population density is 136.4/km˛ (353.2/mi˛). There are 5,502 housing units at an average density of 50.6/km˛ (131.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.08% White, 1.29% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Patterson : New York

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Patterson is a town located in Putnam County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,306.

The Town of Patterson is in the northeast part of the county. Interstate 84 passes through the southwest part of the town.

History
The Town of Patterson, known as the Town of Franklin at its incorporation in 1795, changed to its current name in 1808. Most of the town had previously been part of the Town of Southeast before the 1795 realignment.

Geography
The north town line is the border of Dutchess County, New York and the east town line is the border of Connecticut.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 85.2 km˛ (32.9 mi˛). 83.6 km˛ (32.3 mi˛) of it is land and 1.7 km˛ (0.6 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.95% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,306 people, 3,529 households, and 2,678 families residing in the town. The population density is 135.3/km˛ (350.4/mi˛). There are 3,746 housing units at an average density of 44.8/km˛ (116.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 91.28% White, 3.56% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.95% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 7.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pavilion : New York

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Pavilion is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,467.

The Town of Pavilion was incorporated in 1841. The town is in the southeast corner of Genesee County.


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 92.5 km˛ (35.7 mi˛). 92.3 km˛ (35.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.28% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,467 people, 886 households, and 691 families residing in the town. The population density is 26.7/km˛ (69.2/mi˛). There are 930 housing units at an average density of 10.1/km˛ (26.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.45% White, 0.65% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pawling : New York

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Pawling is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,521.

The Town of Pawling is in the southeast part of the county. The town has a village of Pawling.

History
A part of the town was involved in a boundary problem involving New York and Connecticut. A section of the town, “the Oblong,” was settled by Quakers in the 18th Century. George Washington established his headquarters in the town for two months.

Geography
The south town line is the border of Putnam County, New York, and the east town line is the border of Connecticut.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 116.5 km˛ (45.0 mi˛). 114.4 km˛ (44.2 mi˛) of it is land and 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.80% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 7,521 people, 2,823 households, and 1,987 families residing in the town. The population density is 65.7/km˛ (170.2/mi˛). There are 3,101 housing units at an average density of 27.1/km˛ (70.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 94.43% White, 1.46% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 4.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pelham : New York

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Pembroke : New York

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Pembroke is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,530. The name is that of a town in west Wales.

The Town of Pembroke lies on the west border of Genesee County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.1 km˛ (41.7 mi˛). 108.0 km˛ (41.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.02% is water.

The New York State Thruway and the Tonawanda Creek pass through the town.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,530 people, 1,660 households, and 1,228 families residing in the town. The population density is 41.9/km˛ (108.6/mi˛). There are 1,776 housing units at an average density of 16.4/km˛ (42.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.12% White, 0.38% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 0.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Pendleton : New York

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Pendleton is a town located in Niagara County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,050. The town is named after it first principal community, Pendleton.

The Town of Pendleton lies on the southern edge of Niagara County.

History
The Town of Pendleton was set apart in 1827 from part of the Town of Niagara. Pendleton Clark, one of the first settlers, gave his name to several locations in the town and eventually to the town itself.

Historic note about Pendleton
Mass murderer Timothy McVeigh, who was responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing, was a native of Pendleton.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.1 km˛ (27.4 mi˛). 70.4 km˛ (27.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.95% water.

The south border of the town is Tonawanda Creek. The Erie Canal passes through the eastern part of the town, where it connects to Tonawanda Creek..

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Penfield : New York

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Penfield is a town located in Monroe County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 34,645.

The Town of Penfield was incorporated in 1810, named after an original landowner, Daniel Penfield, who began purchasing property in 1775. Penfield is a suburb of Rochester, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 98.2 km˛ (37.9 mi˛). 97.1 km˛ (37.5 mi˛) of it is land and 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.11% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 34,645 people, 13,144 households, and 9,634 families residing in the town. The population density is 356.7/km˛ (923.9/mi˛). There are 13,673 housing units at an average density of 140.8/km˛ (364.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 93.48% White, 2.11% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Perinton : New York

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Perinton is a town located in Monroe County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 46,090.

The Town of Perinton was organized in 1812 and named for a settler named Glover Perrin. The Village of Fairport, New York is within the town on the Erie Canal.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.2 km˛ (34.4 mi˛). 88.4 km˛ (34.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.90% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 46,090 people, 17,591 households, and 12,964 families residing in the town. The population density is 521.4/km˛ (1,350.6/mi˛). There are 18,041 housing units at an average density of 204.1/km˛ (528.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 93.90% White, 1.72% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.84% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Perry : New York

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Perry is a village located mostly in the Town of Perry in Wyoming County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,945.

The Village of Perry was incorporated in 1830. The village is at the junction of Routes 39 and 246 and is northeast of Silver Lake. A small south part of the village is in the Town of Castile.

Geography

Perry is located at 42°43′0″ North, 78°0′16″ West (42.716876, -78.004582)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.1 km˛ (2.4 mi˛). 5.9 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.64% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,945 people, 1,560 households, and 1,051 families residing in the village. The population density is 674.0/km˛ (1,744.8/mi˛). There are 1,764 housing units at an average density of 301.4/km˛ (780.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the village is 97.41% White, 0.74% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Perrysburg : New York

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Perrysburg is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,771. The Town is named after Commodore Oliver Perry.

The Town of Perrysburg was incorporated in 1814 as the Town of Perry, formed from the towns of Ischua and Olean. In 1818 the town changed its name to “Perrysburg.” The town contains a village also named Perrysburg. Perrysburg is in the northeast corner of the county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.9 km˛ (28.5 mi˛). 73.8 km˛ (28.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.14% water.

The northern border is Cattaraugus Creek with Erie County, New York on the opposite bank. The western border is Chautauqua County, New York.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,771 people, 685 households, and 487 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.0/km˛ (62.1/mi˛). There are 752 housing units at an average density of 10.2/km˛ (26.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 94.52% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 3.39% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Persia : New York

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Persia is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,512.

The Town of Persia was incorporated in 1835, formed from the Town of Perrysburg. It is in the northwest part of the county

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 54.4 km˛ (21.0 mi˛). 54.2 km˛ (20.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.29% water.

The northern border of the town is formed by the Cattaraugus Creek with Erie County, New York on the opposite bank.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,512 people, 961 households, and 602 families residing in the town. The population density is 46.3/km˛ (120.0/mi˛). There are 1,071 housing units at an average density of 19.8/km˛ (51.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 95.74% White, 0.28% African American, 2.51% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 0.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Perth : New York

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Perth is a town located in Fulton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,638. The town is named after Perth, Scotland.

The Town of Perth is in the eastern part of the county.

Geography
Part of the town is in the Adirondack State Park at the south end of Great Sacandaga Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 67.5 km˛ (26.1 mi˛). 67.5 km˛ (26.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.08% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,638 people, 1,318 households, and 951 families residing in the town. The population density is 53.9/km˛ (139.6/mi˛). There are 1,416 housing units at an average density of 21.0/km˛ (54.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 91.51% White, 6.40% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 3.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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