Highland, Sullivan County, New York
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- Another Highland is a community in Ulster County, New York.
Highland is a town located in Sullivan County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,404. The town's name notes its location on elevated ground north of the Delaware River.
The Town of Highland is in the southwest part of the county.
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History
The town was formed from the Town of Lumberland in 1853.
Geography
The southwest town line, marked by the Delaware River, is the border of Pennsylvania.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 133.9 km² (51.7 mi²). 129.5 km² (50.0 mi²) of it is land and 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.25% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,404 people, 951 households, and 646 families residing in the town. The population density is 18.6/km² (48.1/mi²). There are 1,558 housing units at an average density of 12.0/km² (31.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.93% White, 3.29% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 3.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 951 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.89.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $40,676, and the median income for a family is $50,134. Males have a median income of $36,250 versus $27,273 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,908. 15.6% of the population and 8.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Highland
- Barryville -- A hamlet in the south part of the town, located on Route 55 by the Delaware River.
- Eldred -- A hamlet in the central part of the town, located on Route 55.
- Highland Lake -- A hamlet east of Eldred, located by the lake, "Highland Lake."
- Minnisink Ford -- A location in the southwest part of the town by the Delaware River.
- Yulan -- A hamlet in the western part of the town on Routes 21 and 23.
External links
- Town of Highland, NY historical photos (http://www.ecki.com/highland)