West Nyack, New York
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West Nyack is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Rockland County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 3,282.
The community of West Nyack is in south part of the Town of Clarkstown. The Palisades Center Mall is located along Route 59, Route 303 and the New York State Thruway (I-87 and I-287).
Geography
West Nyack is located at 41°5'28" North, 73°58'8" West (41.091096, -73.968785)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,282 people, 1,107 households, and 892 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 435.5/km² (1,125.9/mi²). There are 1,132 housing units at an average density of 150.2/km² (388.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 88.03% White, 1.98% African American, 0.03% Native American, 7.59% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 5.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,107 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.8% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% are non-families. 14.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.95 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $98,931, and the median income for a family is $106,576. Males have a median income of $67,326 versus $41,518 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $40,178. 2.6% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.