New Windsor, New York
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New Windsor is a town located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 22,866.
The Town of New Windsor is in the eastern part of the county.
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History
The region was part of patents granted to John Evans in the 17th Century. The Town of New Windsor was created in 1762.
Geography
The east town line, marked by the Hudson River, is the border of Dutchess County, New York. Part of the north town line borders the City of Newburgh.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 95.9 km² (37.0 mi²). 90.1 km² (34.8 mi²) of it is land and 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.03% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 22,866 people, 8,396 households, and 6,078 families residing in the town. The population density is 253.8/km² (657.4/mi²). There are 8,759 housing units at an average density of 97.2 persons/km² (251.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 84.72% White, 6.76% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.73% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.17% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. 11.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,396 households out of which 36.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 27.6% are non-families. 22.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.19.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $51,113, and the median income for a family is $58,292. Males have a median income of $42,830 versus $30,442 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,806. 5.9% of the population and 3.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.8% are under the age of 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older.
Communities and locations in New Windsor
- Beaverdam Lake -- A hamlet on the south town line.
- Denniston --
- Little Britain --
- New Windsor --
- Rock Tavern --
- Vails Gate -- A hamlet.
- Vails Gate Junction --
External links
- Town of New Windsor, NY (http://town.new-windsor.ny.us)