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'''Sempronius''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Cayuga County, New York|Cayuga County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 895 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601166278| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212154333/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601166278| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sempronius town, Cayuga County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 13, 2014}}</ref> The town was named after a [[Rome|Roman]] military and political [[Tiberius Gracchus|leader]] by [[Robert Harpur]], a clerk interested in the [[classics]]. Sempronius is in the southeastern part of the county, southeast of [[Auburn, New York|Auburn]].
'''Sempronius''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in [[Cayuga County, New York|Cayuga County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sempronius {{!}} Cayuga County, NY|url=https://www.cayugacounty.us/1001/Sempronius-Town|access-date=2021-10-17|website=www.cayugacounty.us}}</ref> The population was 895 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601166278| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212154333/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/0600000US3601166278| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sempronius town, Cayuga County, New York| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=November 13, 2014}}</ref> The town was named after a [[Rome|Roman]] military and political [[Tiberius Gracchus|leader]] by [[Robert Harpur]], a clerk interested in the [[classics]]. Sempronius is in the southeastern part of the county, southeast of [[Auburn, New York|Auburn]].


== History ==
== History ==
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Sempronius was part of the [[Central New York Military Tract]]. The first settler arrived ''circa'' 1793. Sempronius became a town in 1799 by breaking away from [[Scipio, New York|Scipio]], but its area was later reduced by the formation of newer towns: [[Marcellus, New York|Marcellus (Onondaga County)]] in 1804, [[Moravia, New York|Moravia]] and [[Niles, New York|Niles]] in 1833.
Sempronius was part of the [[Central New York Military Tract]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Townships of the Military Tract|url=http://www.swampstomper.nl/history/military.html|access-date=2021-10-17|website=www.swampstomper.nl}}</ref> The first settler arrived ''circa'' 1793.<ref>{{Cite book|last=French|first=J. H.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jGYKzmO3jjAC&pg=PA204&lpg=PA204&dq=sempronius,+settler,+1793&source=bl&ots=MXT5yrHWX_&sig=ACfU3U3ZblmUIpT-xWcdR5sf47ZWXbNOKg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwie7bf9kdHzAhVO_rsIHaGiArcQ6AF6BAgTEAM#v=onepage&q=sempronius,%20settler,%201793&f=false|title=Gazetteer of the State of New York|date=2007-10|publisher=Heritage Books|isbn=978-0-7884-2281-2|language=en}}</ref> Sempronius became a town in 1799 by breaking away from [[Scipio, New York|Scipio]],<ref>{{Cite book|last=French|first=J. H.|url=https://books.google.coM/books?id=jGYKzmO3jjAC&pg=PA204&lpg=PA204&dq=sempronius,+Scipio,+1799&source=bl&ots=MXT5yrHW2Z&sig=ACfU3U1RZNhaynsCTDIi5bDgloNQrbTwWA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAmcGektHzAhUU_7sIHXSGALgQ6AF6BAgdEAM#v=onepage&q=sempronius,%20Scipio,%201799&f=false|title=Gazetteer of the State of New York|date=2007-10|publisher=Heritage Books|isbn=978-0-7884-2281-2|language=en}}</ref> but its area was later reduced by the formation of newer towns: [[Marcellus, New York|Marcellus (Onondaga County)]] in 1804, [[Moravia, New York|Moravia]] and [[Niles, New York|Niles]] in 1833.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Town of Moravia|url=https://www.tcpl.org/sites/default/files/content/archive/CayugaCo_1879_p458to481.pdf|url-status=live|website=www.tcpl.org}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Sempronius has a total area of {{convert|77.0|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|76.0|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.0|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.28%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Sempronius has a total area of {{convert|77.0|km2|disp=flip}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sempronius Town Court {{!}} Cayuga County Traffic Ticket Lawyers|url=https://www.villanuevalaw.com/sempronius-town-court.html|access-date=2021-10-17|website=www.villanuevalaw.com}}</ref> of which {{convert|76.0|km2|disp=flip}} is land and {{convert|1.0|km2|disp=flip}}, or 1.28%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The northern part of the eastern town line borders the southern end of [[Skaneateles Lake]] and [[Onondaga County, New York|Onondaga County]]; the rest of the eastern town line borders [[Cortland County, New York|Cortland County]].

The northern part of the eastern town line borders the southern end of [[Skaneateles Lake]] and [[Onondaga County, New York|Onondaga County]]; the rest of the eastern town line borders [[Cortland County, New York|Cortland County]].


[[New York State Route 41A]] is a north-south highway in the town.
[[New York State Route 41A]] is a north-south highway in the town.

Revision as of 10:17, 17 October 2021

Sempronius, New York
Town
Location within Cayuga County and New York
Location within Cayuga County and New York
Sempronius is located in New York
Sempronius
Sempronius
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°43′37″N 76°19′54″W / 42.72694°N 76.33167°W / 42.72694; -76.33167
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyCayuga
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorKevin J. Court (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
[1]
 • Total29.72 sq mi (76.97 km2)
 • Land29.34 sq mi (75.99 km2)
 • Water0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
Elevation
1,736 ft (529 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total895
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
933
 • Density31.80/sq mi (12.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13118
Area code315
FIPS code36-011-66278
GNIS feature ID0979479
Websitewww.cayugacounty.us/sempronius

Sempronius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States.[3] The population was 895 at the 2010 census.[4] The town was named after a Roman military and political leader by Robert Harpur, a clerk interested in the classics. Sempronius is in the southeastern part of the county, southeast of Auburn.

History

Sempronius was part of the Central New York Military Tract.[5] The first settler arrived circa 1793.[6] Sempronius became a town in 1799 by breaking away from Scipio,[7] but its area was later reduced by the formation of newer towns: Marcellus (Onondaga County) in 1804, Moravia and Niles in 1833.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Sempronius has a total area of 29.7 square miles (77.0 km2),[9] of which 29.3 square miles (76.0 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), or 1.28%, is water.[4] The northern part of the eastern town line borders the southern end of Skaneateles Lake and Onondaga County; the rest of the eastern town line borders Cortland County.

New York State Route 41A is a north-south highway in the town.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18205,033—
18305,70513.4%
18401,304−77.1%
18501,266−2.9%
18601,262−0.3%
18701,165−7.7%
18801,138−2.3%
1890981−13.8%
1900896−8.7%
1910756−15.6%
1920575−23.9%
1930543−5.6%
1940526−3.1%
19505728.7%
1960548−4.2%
197064918.4%
198073312.9%
19908029.4%
200089311.3%
20108950.2%
2016 (est.)933[2]4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 893 people, 311 households, and 238 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.4 people per square mile (11.7/km2). There were 405 housing units at an average density of 13.8 per square mile (5.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.42% White, 0.56% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 311 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,611, and the median income for a family was $39,813. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $22,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,365. About 6.3% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Sempronius

  • Dresserville – A hamlet in the southern part of the town at the influx of Mill Creek into Dresserville Creek. The village is named after Artemas Dresser, the first permanent settler and a subsequent owner of mills.
  • Dresserville Creek – A stream flowing out the western side of the town past Morse Hill. The stream flows to Owasco Inlet in Moravia.
  • Fall Creek – A stream flowing southward near the eastern town line. It flows southwest to the southern end of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca.
  • Glen Haven – A hamlet on the southwestern shore of Skaneateles Lake. It was the location of "water cure" resorts in the 19th century.
  • Hardy Corners – A location on NY Route 41A in the central part of the town.
  • Mill Brook – A stream flowing past Sempronius village. It is the primary tributary of Dresserville Creek.
  • Morse Hill – A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of Sempronius village.
  • Murphy Corners – A location north of Sempronius village.
  • Sayles Corners – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the town.
  • Sempronius – The hamlet of Sempronius on NY-41A.
  • Wards Corners – A location between Sempronius village and Dresserville.

References

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 4, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ "Sempronius | Cayuga County, NY". www.cayugacounty.us. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sempronius town, Cayuga County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  5. ^ "Townships of the Military Tract". www.swampstomper.nl. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  6. ^ French, J. H. (2007-10). Gazetteer of the State of New York. Heritage Books. ISBN 978-0-7884-2281-2. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ French, J. H. (2007-10). Gazetteer of the State of New York. Heritage Books. ISBN 978-0-7884-2281-2. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Town of Moravia" (PDF). www.tcpl.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Sempronius Town Court | Cayuga County Traffic Ticket Lawyers". www.villanuevalaw.com. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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