Wallkill, Orange County, New York
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Wallkill is a town located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 24,659.
The Town of Wallkill is centrally located in the county. Interstate 84 crosses the south part of the town and crosses NY 17 at Middletown.
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History
The town was established in 1772, but part of the town was lost upon the formation of Ulster County, New York.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 162.5 km² (62.8 mi²). 161.0 km² (62.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.92% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,659 people, 8,866 households, and 6,330 families residing in the town. The population density is 153.1/km² (396.6/mi²). There are 9,283 housing units at an average density of 57.7/km² (149.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 80.70% White, 9.34% African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 4.31% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. 13.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,866 households out of which 36.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% are non-families. 22.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.22.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $51,625, and the median income for a family is $57,088. Males have a median income of $40,145 versus $29,788 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,654. 8.4% of the population and 7.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Wallkill
- Bailleyville --
- Crystal Run --
- East Middletown --
- Howells --
- Mechanicstown -- A hamlet south of Middletown.
- Michigan Corners --
- Middletown -- The City of Middletown is within the town.
- Pilgrim Corners --
- Rockville --
- Scotchtown -- A hamlet east of Middletown.
- Van Burenville --
- Washington Heights -- A hamlet northwest of Middletown.
External links
- Town of Wallkill (http://www.townofwallkill.com)
