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Byron, New YorkByron is a town located in Genesee County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,493.
GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 83.5 km² (32.2 mi²). 83.4 km² (32.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.19% water.
DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,493 people, 878 households, and 663 families residing in the town. The population density is 29.9/km² (77.4/mi²). There are 922 housing units at an average density of 11.1/km² (28.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.75% White, 0.28% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.89% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 3.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are 878 households out of which 40.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 7.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.84 and the average family size is 3.24. In the town the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $49,722, and the median income for a family is $56,927. Males have a median income of $38,828 versus $24,877 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,825. 5.0% of the population and 3.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.2% are under the age of 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older.
distance telephone before he could close the bargain."
Phil glanced apprehensively at the door.
"I guess you had better sell the privilege to me while you have
all around."
"I couldn't think of it. I gave him the privilege of buying
that I can't hear much of anything else."
Phil grinned.
"Yes; it's pretty noisy stuff."
The lad calmly drew a big roll of bills from his pocket, placing
his watch, a jackknife, a bunch of keys and a silver matchbox.
"Help yourself," he begged calmly.
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that Phil had arrayed so temptingly before him, and turned
"How much shall we make the consideration?"
"What'll you give?"
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about forty dollars, no other bills to appear on it until
I'll stick to my word."
"Count me out forty dollars and take it. I like your style.
persuasive voice.
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that Phil had handed to him.
This done, the lad counted out forty dollars, stowed the rest
extended his hand cordially to the proprietor.
"Thank you very much," murmured Phil, his face all aglow now.
"You're welcome. When do you put up your bills?"
"At once. We leave town tonight, and we have a lot of work to
this morning?"
Phil blushed.
"I am afraid I was very much mixed up in it.
someone entered. It was the manager of the canary car.
"It's all right. I'll take the location," he announced, smiling
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