As of the census of 2000, there were 1,431 people, 498 households, and 384 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 547 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.39% White, 0.07% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 498 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,769, and the median income for a family was $44,808. Males had a median income of $31,518 versus $22,885 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,551. About 10.7% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in Montezuma

  • Fox Ridge – A hamlet by the Erie Canal and the northern Town line.
  • Free Bridge Corners – A location in the southwestern corner of the Town.
  • Montezuma – A hamlet in the northwestern part of the Town. NY-90 north of the Thruway was constructed here. It was incorporated as a village in 1866, but later abandoned that status.
  • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge – A conservation area on the western side of the Town.
  • Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area – Part of this state conservation area is in the northern part of the Town.
  • Montezuma Station A hamlet geographically between Fox Ridge, and Willow Grove.
  • Willow Grove – A hamlet near the western Town line, located next to the Erie Canal.

References

  • Town of Montezuma official website
  • Early history of Montezuma