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'Warwick' is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 30,764 at the 2000 census.
The 'Town of Warwick' is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick.
The region has been referred to as Warwick since the early 18th Century. The Town of Warwick was created in 1788.
During the American War for Independence, Warwick was the site of a British army encampment.
Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, which, along with many other towns in Orange County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), contributed to the growth of those towns when it carried passengers as well.
Bill Pennington - journalist for The New York Times; multiple Pulitzer Prize nominee, author of ''The Heisman''.
Derek Jeter - NY Yankees shortstop purchased a residence along Greenwood Lake.
Richard Kiley (deceased) - Actor.
The Southern tip of Orange County, NY. The south town line is the border of The towns of Vernon and West Milford, both in the state of New Jersey.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 271.6 km² (104.9 mi²). 263.3 km² (101.7 mi²) of it is land and 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²) of it (3.04%) is water.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density was 116.8/km² (302.6/mi²). There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 44.9/km² (116.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.06% White, 4.51% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.47% of the population.
There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,094, and the median income for a family was $71,074. Males had a median income of $50,891 versus $36,538 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,409. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
★ Warwick -- The Village of Warwick
★ Florida -- Village of Florida
★ Greenwood Lake -- The Village of Greenwood Lake (NY)
Hamlets:
★ 'Amity'
★ 'Bellvale'
★ 'Edenville'
★ 'New Milford'
★ 'Pine Island'
★ Sterling Forest State Park
★ Warwick Chamber of Commerce
★ Town of Warwick
'Warwick' is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 30,764 at the 2000 census.
The 'Town of Warwick' is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick.
| Contents |
| History |
| Notable Citizens |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Villages and Hamlets located within the Town of Warwick |
| See also |
| External links |
History
The region has been referred to as Warwick since the early 18th Century. The Town of Warwick was created in 1788.
During the American War for Independence, Warwick was the site of a British army encampment.
Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, which, along with many other towns in Orange County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), contributed to the growth of those towns when it carried passengers as well.
Notable Citizens
Bill Pennington - journalist for The New York Times; multiple Pulitzer Prize nominee, author of ''The Heisman''.
Derek Jeter - NY Yankees shortstop purchased a residence along Greenwood Lake.
Richard Kiley (deceased) - Actor.
Geography
The Southern tip of Orange County, NY. The south town line is the border of The towns of Vernon and West Milford, both in the state of New Jersey.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 271.6 km² (104.9 mi²). 263.3 km² (101.7 mi²) of it is land and 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²) of it (3.04%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density was 116.8/km² (302.6/mi²). There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 44.9/km² (116.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.06% White, 4.51% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.47% of the population.
There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,094, and the median income for a family was $71,074. Males had a median income of $50,891 versus $36,538 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,409. About 3.2% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Villages and Hamlets located within the Town of Warwick
★ Warwick -- The Village of Warwick
★ Florida -- Village of Florida
★ Greenwood Lake -- The Village of Greenwood Lake (NY)
Hamlets:
★ 'Amity'
★ 'Bellvale'
★ 'Edenville'
★ 'New Milford'
★ 'Pine Island'
See also
★ Sterling Forest State Park
External links
★ Warwick Chamber of Commerce
★ Town of Warwick
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