Deerfield is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 4,273 at the 2010 census. The Town of Deerfield is on the eastern border of the county and northeast of the City of Utica.
History
Deerfield was formed from the Town of Schuyler in 1798. In 1920, the population of Deerfield was 706.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,906 people, 1,449 households, and 1,146 families residing in the town. The population density was 118.6 people per square mile. There were 1,512 housing units at an average density of 45.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.59% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population. There were 1,449 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couplesliving together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.06. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $47,197, and the median income for a family was $53,631. Males had a median income of $37,540 versus $24,441 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,676. About 2.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Deerfield
Bell Hill - An elevation located northeast of Utica. Partially in Herkimer County.
Deerfield - The hamlet of Deerfield is a northern suburb of the City of Utica. The community is located on Route 5 by the Mohawk River and Erie Canal.
Deerfield Heights - Another suburb of Utica, north of Deerfield.
Dewey Corners - A location south of Dewey Corners on Route 8.
North Gage - A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
Smith Hill - An elevation located northeast of Utica.
Walker Corners - A location east of North Gage, located on Route 8.
