Tuxedo, New York
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Tuxedo is a town located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,334. The name is derived from a native word tucseto, which has several known meanings.
The Town of Tuxedo is in the southeastern part of the county. NY Route 17 and the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) pass through the town.
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History
The town was developed by tobacco tycoon Pierre Lorillard IV as a resort for socially prominent people. The formal attire, known as the tuxedo, was named after the town and it principal community. The town was established in 1890 from part of the Town of Monroe.
Geography
The east town line is the border of Rockland County, New York. The Ramapo River flows through the town, which is in the Ramapo Mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 127.8 km² (49.4 mi²). 122.9 km² (47.4 mi²) of it is land and 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.89% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,334 people, 1,337 households, and 962 families residing in the town. The population density is 27.1/km² (70.3/mi²). There are 1,457 housing units at an average density of 11.9/km² (30.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.68% White, 1.23% African American, 0.33% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. 4.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,337 households out of which 29.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% are married couples living together, 7.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 21.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the town the population is spread out with 21.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $70,417, and the median income for a family is $88,718. Males have a median income of $52,270 versus $39,485 for females. The per capita income for the town is $41,410. 3.9% of the population and 1.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 2.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Tuxedo
- Arden -- A hamlet near the north town line.
- Harriman State Park -- Part of the state park is in the town.
- Indian Hill -- A hamlet in the north part of the town.
- Southfields -- A hamlet north of Tuxedo Park on Route 17.
- Tuxedo Lake -- A lake in the south part of the town.
- Tuxedo Park -- The Village of Tuxedo Park is in the south part of the town by Route 17.
External links
- Town of Tuxedo, NY (http://www.tuxedogov.org)