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De Witt ( T )
New York is a state in the northeastern United States. Majority of the population is concentrated in the southern portion around New York City, the state is often regionalized into Upstate and Downstate. New York is the home of Ellis Island, where many immigrants in the early 20th century arrived in the United States.
DeWitt is a town in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 24,071. The town is named after Moses DeWitt. The Town of DeWitt is located east of the City of Syracuse and borders the city on its east side. Most of the town is a suburb of Syracuse.
DeWitt was part of the Central New York Military Tract. The first settlers arrived around 1789. The Erie Canal progressed through the town in 1825. DeWitt was formed in 1835 from the Town of Manlius. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 87.8 square kilometers. 87.7 square kilometers of it is land and 0.1 square kilometers of it is water.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.1 percent under the age of 18, 5.6 percent from 18 to 24, 27.0 percent from 25 to 44, 25.0 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
DeWitt is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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