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'''Au Sable''', or '''Ausable''' |
'''Au Sable''', or '''Ausable''' ({{IPAc-en|ɒ|'|s|eɪ|b|əl}} {{respell|oss|AY|bəl}}), is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Clinton County, New York]], United States. The population was 3,146 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601903221| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212151506/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601903221| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Au Sable town, Clinton County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=December 2, 2014}}</ref> The name is from the [[Ausable River (New York)|Ausable River]] that flows through the town and means "of sand". |
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The town is in the |
The town is in the southeastern corner of the county, south of [[Plattsburgh (city), New York|Plattsburgh]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The land was first settled |
The land was first settled {{circa|1795}}, mostly by people of [[Anglo-Americans|English]] descent. The town was formed from part of the town of [[Peru, New York|Peru]] in 1839. {{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} |
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The [[AuSable Chasm Bridge]] was built in |
The [[AuSable Chasm Bridge]] was built in 1932–1933.<ref name="nrhpinv_ny">{{cite web| url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=1230| title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: AuSable Chasm Bridge| date=February 1998| access-date=June 14, 2009 | author=Steven Engelhart and Linda M. Garofalini| publisher=[[New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation]]}} ''See also:'' {{cite web|url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=1229|title=Accompanying 15 photos}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|113.6|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|101.3|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|12.3|km2|disp=flip}}, or 10.81%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|113.6|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|101.3|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|12.3|km2|disp=flip}}, or 10.81%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> |
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The town is bordered by [[Lake Champlain]] to the east. The |
The town is bordered by [[Lake Champlain]] to the east. The southern town line is the border of [[Essex County, New York|Essex County]]. |
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[[Ausable Chasm]], a popular tourist location on the [[Ausable River (New York)|Ausable River]], is along the |
[[Ausable Chasm]], a popular tourist location on the [[Ausable River (New York)|Ausable River]], is along the southeastern border of the town. |
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[[Interstate 87]], the [[Adirondack Northway]], is an important |
[[Interstate 87 (New York)|Interstate 87]], the [[Adirondack Northway]], is an important north–south highway in Au Sable, with access to the town from Exit 34 (Route 9N). [[U.S. Route 9 in New York|U.S. Route 9]] runs closer to Lake Champlain than the Northway. [[New York State Route 9N]] runs east–west along the south town line, joining US 9 in [[Keeseville, New York|Keeseville]]. [[New York State Route 22]] is a north–south highway mostly lying west of the Northway. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{US Census population |
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|1840= 3222 |
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|1850= 4492 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2015 }}</ref> |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 3,015 people, 1,180 households, and 831 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|77.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of {{convert|34.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.80% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.23% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.27% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.63% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.33% of the population. |
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There were 1,180 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95. |
There were 1,180 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95. |
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In the town, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. |
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $34,118, and the median income for a family was $39,906. Males had a median income of $30,213 versus $22,933 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,789. About 7.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the town was $34,118, and the median income for a family was $39,906. Males had a median income of $30,213 versus $22,933 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,789. About 7.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over. |
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== Communities and locations in Au Sable == |
== Communities and locations in Au Sable == |
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*'''Au Sable Beach''' – A location on the shore of [[Lake Champlain]] at the mouth of the Au Sable River. |
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*'''[[Ausable Chasm]]''' – A deep [[Canyon|gorge]] carved by the |
*'''[[Ausable Chasm]]''' – A deep [[Canyon|gorge]] carved by the Au Sable River. It is a privately owned tourist attraction. The name is also used by a hamlet in the town next to the gorge. |
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*[[Au Sable River (New York)|Au Sable River]] – A river that flows along the town border to Lake Champlain. |
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*'''Birmingham Falls''' – A historic location near Keeseville. |
*'''Birmingham Falls''' – A historic location near Keeseville. |
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*'''Clintonville''' – A hamlet near the |
*'''Clintonville''' – A hamlet near the southern town line on NY 9N. The community was incorporated as a village in 1825, but later abandoned that status. |
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*'''Harkness''' – A [[ |
*'''Harkness''' – A [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] near the northern town line. |
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*'''Keese Corners''' – A location near the |
*'''Keese Corners''' – A location near the northern town line. |
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*[[Keeseville, New York|Keeseville]] – The village of Keeseville on US-9 at the |
*[[Keeseville, New York|Keeseville]] – The former village of Keeseville on US-9 at the southern town line. It extends south into the town of [[Chesterfield, New York|Chesterfield]] in [[Essex County, New York|Essex County]]. |
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*'''New Sweden''' – A historic location in the town. |
*'''New Sweden''' – A historic location in the town. |
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*'''Rogers''' – A hamlet in the |
*'''Rogers''' – A hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town on NY 9N. |
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*'''Thomasville''' – A location in the |
*'''Thomasville''' – A location in the southwestern part of the town. |
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*'''Union''' – A historic location at the |
*'''Union''' – A historic location at the northern town line. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.ausablechasm.com Ausable Chasm information] |
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* [https://townofausable.com/ Town of Ausable] |
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Au Sable, New York | |
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![]() Location in Clinton County and the state of New York. | |
Coordinates: 44°31′N 73°31′W / 44.517°N 73.517°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Clinton |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• Town Supervisor | Sandy Senecal (D) |
• Town Council | Members' List |
Area | |
• Total | 43.85 sq mi (113.58 km2) |
• Land | 39.11 sq mi (101.30 km2) |
• Water | 4.74 sq mi (12.28 km2) |
Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,146 |
• Estimate (2016)[2] | 3,082 |
• Density | 78.80/sq mi (30.42/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
FIPS code | 36-019-03221 |
GNIS feature ID | 0978699 |
Website | townofausable |
Au Sable, or Ausable (/ɒˈseɪbəl/ oss-AY-bəl), is a town in Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 3,146 at the 2010 census.[3] The name is from the Ausable River that flows through the town and means "of sand".
The town is in the southeastern corner of the county, south of Plattsburgh.
History[edit]
The land was first settled c. 1795, mostly by people of English descent. The town was formed from part of the town of Peru in 1839. [citation needed]
The AuSable Chasm Bridge was built in 1932–1933.[4]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.9 square miles (113.6 km2), of which 39.1 square miles (101.3 km2) is land and 4.7 square miles (12.3 km2), or 10.81%, is water.[3]
The town is bordered by Lake Champlain to the east. The southern town line is the border of Essex County.
Ausable Chasm, a popular tourist location on the Ausable River, is along the southeastern border of the town.
Interstate 87, the Adirondack Northway, is an important north–south highway in Au Sable, with access to the town from Exit 34 (Route 9N). U.S. Route 9 runs closer to Lake Champlain than the Northway. New York State Route 9N runs east–west along the south town line, joining US 9 in Keeseville. New York State Route 22 is a north–south highway mostly lying west of the Northway.
Demographics[edit]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1840 | 3,222 | — | |
1850 | 4,492 | 39.4% | |
1860 | 3,227 | −28.2% | |
1870 | 2,863 | −11.3% | |
1880 | 2,980 | 4.1% | |
1890 | 2,532 | −15.0% | |
1900 | 2,195 | −13.3% | |
1910 | 2,045 | −6.8% | |
1920 | 1,636 | −20.0% | |
1930 | 1,868 | 14.2% | |
1940 | 1,985 | 6.3% | |
1950 | 1,903 | −4.1% | |
1960 | 2,605 | 36.9% | |
1970 | 2,652 | 1.8% | |
1980 | 2,792 | 5.3% | |
1990 | 2,870 | 2.8% | |
2000 | 3,015 | 5.1% | |
2010 | 3,146 | 4.3% | |
2016 (est.) | 3,082 | [2] | −2.0% |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 3,015 people, 1,180 households, and 831 families residing in the town. The population density was 77.1 inhabitants per square mile (29.8/km2). There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of 34.4 per square mile (13.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% White, 0.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 1,180 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,118, and the median income for a family was $39,906. Males had a median income of $30,213 versus $22,933 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,789. About 7.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Au Sable[edit]
- Au Sable Beach – A location on the shore of Lake Champlain at the mouth of the Au Sable River.
- Ausable Chasm – A deep gorge carved by the Au Sable River. It is a privately owned tourist attraction. The name is also used by a hamlet in the town next to the gorge.
- Au Sable River – A river that flows along the town border to Lake Champlain.
- Birmingham Falls – A historic location near Keeseville.
- Clintonville – A hamlet near the southern town line on NY 9N. The community was incorporated as a village in 1825, but later abandoned that status.
- Harkness – A hamlet near the northern town line.
- Keese Corners – A location near the northern town line.
- Keeseville – The former village of Keeseville on US-9 at the southern town line. It extends south into the town of Chesterfield in Essex County.
- New Sweden – A historic location in the town.
- Rogers – A hamlet in the southwestern corner of the town on NY 9N.
- Thomasville – A location in the southwestern part of the town.
- Union – A historic location at the northern town line.
References[edit]
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Au Sable town, Clinton County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ Steven Engelhart and Linda M. Garofalini (February 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: AuSable Chasm Bridge". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved June 14, 2009. See also: "Accompanying 15 photos".
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.