All figures derived from US Census 1990

Employment and Population

Demographics: Total Population: 41,846 Sex: Male 20,963 Female 20,883 Age: 17 years and under 11,260 18 to 39 14,825 40 to 64 10,503 65 and over 5,285 Population trends 1970............1980 1990 37,305........ 38,496 41,846 .......................................... Employment by Industry: percent Manufacturing 29 Professional, Health, Education 20.2 Wholesale and Retail 19.4 Construction 5.9 Agriculture, Forest, Fishing 5.8 Services 5.7 Public Administration 5.4 Transportation 5.1 Real Estate, Finance, Insurance 3.5 ................... Source: 1990 Census data

Household Income:

Median household income in 1989 averaged $32,965 throughout New York State. Within Orleans County the town of Kendall ranked highest, with an average income of $36,010. Also ranking above the state average were the towns of Barre ($33,015) and Clarendon ($35,656). The lowest-ranking town was Gaines (21,941).

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