East Fishkill, New York
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East Fishkill is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 25,589.
The Town of East Fishkill is on the south border of the county.
Currently, an IBM lab there is developing the "Cell" chip. IBM also has an advanced, automated processor fabrication facility in the town.
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History
The Town of East Fishkill was established in 1849.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 148.5 km² (57.3 mi²). 147.4 km² (56.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.78% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 25,589 people, 8,233 households, and 7,006 families residing in the town. The population density is 173.6/km² (449.7/mi²). There are 8,495 housing units at an average density of 57.6/km² (149.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.54% White, 2.29% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.80% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 4.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,233 households out of which 45.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.7% are married couples living together, 6.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% are non-families. 11.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.10 and the average family size is 3.38.
In the town the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $78,394, and the median income for a family is $83,213. Males have a median income of $59,735 versus $35,014 for females. The per capita income for the town is $28,553. 2.8% of the population and 1.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 3.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in East Fishkill
- East Fishkill -- The hamlet of East Fishkill.
- Shenandoah --
- Stormville --
External links
- Town of East Fishkill (http://www.eastfishkillny.org/)