Wurtsboro, New York
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Wurtsboro is a village located in Sullivan County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,234.
The Village of Wurtboro is located in the Town of Mamataking on US Route 209.
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History
The village was formerly known as "Mamakating Hollow."
Geography
Wurtsboro is located at 41°34'38" North, 74°29'4" West (41.577158, -74.484393)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,234 people, 479 households, and 330 families residing in the village. The population density is 378.1/km² (975.5/mi²). There are 542 housing units at an average density of 166.1/km² (428.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 93.68% White, 1.86% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. 4.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 479 households out of which 39.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% are married couples living together, 13.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% are non-families. 27.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.15.
In the village the population is spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $38,500, and the median income for a family is $46,359. Males have a median income of $40,385 versus $25,060 for females. The per capita income for the village is $16,698. 10.9% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.5% of those under the age of 18 and 1.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.