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Eaton ( 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.
Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, USA. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census. The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county. US Route 20 passes across the northern part of the town.
The town was the principal location of the Oneida tribe, a sub-group of the Iroquois that allied itself with the colonial forces during the American Revolution. Settlement began around 1792. The Town of Eaton was formed in 1807 from the Town of Hamilton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 118.1 square kilometers. 115.9 square kilometers of it is land and 2.1 square kilometers of it is water. The town contains the Geographic Center of the state. The Chenango River flows across the town.
In the town the population was spread out with 20.0 percent under the age of 18, 30.7 percent from 18 to 24, 20.8 percent from 25 to 44, 17.0 percent from 45 to 64, and 11.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.
It can also be considered as the preeminent, historical and potential tourism destination that enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers to become one of the most visited places.
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