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4.0 Overview
of the People and Housing
4.1 Population Characteristics
The following inventory compares the population,
age, educational attainment, income, poverty level and employment
characteristics in the Village of Pittsford. The evaluation of demographic
data is an important factor for future decisions regarding land
use, infrastructure and community services. The demographic data
is essential to understand the growth or decline of the population
in order for the Village to efficiently and appropriately allocate
its resources.
The population for the Village of Pittsford in
1990 was 1,488 with a loss of 70 residents over the past decade
for a total of 1,418 in 2000; this is due to a decline in the average
household size. The population change between 1990 and 2000 for
the Village is outlined in the following table:
Table 4-1
1990 - 2000 Change in Population
Village of Pittsford, Town of Pittsford, Monroe
County and New York State
| Municipality |
Numeric Change |
Percent Change |
| Village of
Pittsford |
-70 |
-4.7% |
| Town of Pittsford |
2,722 |
11.1% |
| Monroe
County |
21,375 |
3.0% |
| New York State |
986,012 |
5.5% |
Source: US Bureau of the Census
- 1990, 2000
From 1970 to 1980 there was a 10.7% decrease,
1980 to1990 a 5.1% decrease and from 1990 to 2000 a 4.7% decrease
in population in the Village of Pittsford with an expected continued
decrease over the next 25 years as demonstrated by the table below.
From 1990 to 2000 population totals show that there was an 11.1%
increase in the Town of Pittsford, 5.5% increase in the State of
New York and a 3.0% increase in Monroe County.
Table 4-2
2000 - 2025 Population Projections
Village of Pittsford, Town of Pittsford, Monroe
County and New York Sate
| Municipality |
2000 |
2005 |
2015 |
2025 |
| Village of
Pittsford |
1,450 |
1,440 |
1,423 |
1,408 |
| Town
of Pittsford |
24,617 |
25,069 |
25,835 |
26,466 |
| Monroe
County |
727,854 |
731,993 |
739,068 |
744,978 |
| New York State |
18,146,185 |
18,250,279 |
18,916,292 |
19,829,840 |
Source: Monroe County Division
of Planning
Population projections reveal that over the next
25 years - with the exception of potential development of the Northwest
quadrant population in the Village of Pittsford is expected to slightly
decline in comparison to population growth for the Town, County
and State. Nonetheless the decline in population for the Village
over the 25 years is relatively a small number and the population
remains stable. This could change based on land use decisions that
are discussed in the Principles for the Future and Village Schematic
4.1.1 Age
A breakdown of the age characteristics for the
Village of Pittsford are shown on the following table:
Table 4-3
Population by Age - 2000
Village of Pittsford
| Age |
2000 Population |
2000 Percent |
1990 Population |
1990 Percent |
Percent Change |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Under 5 years |
80 |
5.6% |
40 |
2.6%
|
100.0% |
| 5 to 9 years |
73 |
5.1% |
85 |
5.7%
|
-14.1% |
| 10 to 14 years |
84 |
5.9% |
79 |
5.3%
|
6.3% |
| 15 to 19 years |
87 |
6.1% |
88 |
5.9%
|
1.1% |
| 20 to 24 years |
42 |
3.0% |
75 |
5.0%
|
-44.0% |
| 25 to 34 years |
203 |
14.3% |
231 |
15.5%
|
-12.1% |
| 35 to 44 years |
236 |
16.6% |
233 |
15.6%
|
1.3% |
| 45 to 54 years |
217 |
15.3% |
194 |
13.0%
|
11.9% |
| 55 to 59 years |
103 |
7.3% |
99 |
6.6%
|
4.0% |
| 60 to 64 years |
63 |
4.4% |
77 |
5.1%
|
-18.2% |
| 65 to 74 years |
124 |
8.7% |
133 |
8.9%
|
-6.8% |
| 75 to 84 years |
77 |
5.4% |
84 |
5.6%
|
-8.3% |
| 85 years & over |
29 |
2.0% |
25 |
1.6%
|
16.0% |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Median age (Years) |
40.8 |
|
39.5 |
|
|
Source: Bureau
of the Census - 2000
Some important facts to consider when reviewing
the population data for Pittsford include the 25 to 34 year old
age group that is the third largest age group of the 2000 population
at 14.3%; the 1990 population showed the age group at 15.5%. This
age group, which has slightly declined from the 1990 census figures,
generally has children, secure incomes and are homebuyers.
In 2000, 5.1% of the Village population was
between the ages of 5 to 9 year olds compared to 5.7% for 1990
for a slight decline in this age group. 5.9% of the Village's
population was between 10 to 14 years old in 2000 this is an increase
from 5.3% in 1990. The 15 to 19 year old age group slightly increased
from 5.9% to 6.1% between 1990 and 2000. These age groups are
important to understand because of their needs for special youth
oriented services and programs.
The number of residents over the age of 65 has remained relatively
stable since 1990. The residents over the age of 85 have increased
by only a half of a percent and should not have a significant
impact on the need for additional services for the elderly.
4.1.2 Race
In the Village of Pittsford, approximately 98.0%
of residents are white. Blacks comprise less than one percent
of the population as do people of Asian ethnicity. The ethnic
profile for the Village of Pittsford is described in the table
below:
Table 4-4
Ethnic Profile - 2000
Village of Pittsford
| Race |
Population |
% |
| |
|
|
| One race |
1,408
|
99.3% |
| White |
1,389
|
98.0% |
| Black or African American
|
8 |
0.6% |
| American Indian & Alaska
Native |
1 |
0.1% |
| Asian |
8 |
0.6% |
| Some other race |
2 |
0.1% |
| Two or more races |
10 |
0.7% |
Source: US Bureau
of the Census - 2000
Compared with the Town, New York State and Monroe
County, the Village's characteristics are very different. According
to the 2000 census, in the Town of Pittsford the population is
approximately 92.6% white, in New York State the population is
70.0% white and for Monroe County this population accounts for
79.1%.
4.1.3 Education
The levels of education in 1990 for the Village
of Pittsford, Town of Pittsford and Monroe County are indicated
in the following table:
Table 4-5
Educational Attainment - 1990
Village of Pittsford, Town of Pittsford and Monroe
County
| |
Village
of Pittsford |
Town
of Pittsford |
Monroe
County |
| Education |
Population |
Percent |
Population |
Percent
|
Population |
Percent |
| Persons 3 years
& over enrolled in school |
1,076
|
|
15,632
|
|
457,919 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Less than 9th
grade |
26 |
2.4% |
202
|
1.3% |
30,487
|
6.6% |
| 9th to 12th
grade, no diploma |
39
|
3.6%
|
568
|
3.6%
|
60,797
|
13.2% |
| High school
graduate |
147
|
13.6%
|
1,951
|
12.5%
|
128,252
|
28.0% |
| Some college,
no degree |
139
|
12.9%
|
2.244
|
14.3%
|
75,934
|
16.5% |
| Associates
degree |
86
|
8.0%
|
1,280
|
8.2%
|
42,146
|
9.2% |
| Bachelor's
degree |
336
|
31.2%
|
4,886
|
31.3%
|
74,493
|
16.2% |
| Graduate or
professional degree |
303
|
28.1%
|
4,501
|
28.8%
|
45,810
|
10.0% |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Percent high
school graduate or higher |
|
94.0%
|
|
95.1%
|
|
80.1% |
| Percent bachelor's
degree or higher |
|
59.4%
|
|
60.0% |
|
26.3% |
Source: US Bureau of the Census, 1990 & peter
j. smith & company, inc.
Educational attainment statistics for the Village
of Pittsford, Town of Pittsford and Monroe County reveal that
a total of 94.0% of all residents are high school graduates in
the Village, 95.1% for the Town and 80.1% for the County. When
considering higher education, 59.4% of Pittsford residents have
a bachelor's degree or higher while 26.3% of the Monroe County
population has a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures illustrate
that the Village of Pittsford has a highly educated population
in comparison to the County. This could translate into a population
that holds professional positions and earns higher incomes that
allow for more disposable income.
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