West Haverstraw, New York
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| West Haverstraw, New York | |
  West Haverstraw, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| - Land | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 10,295 |
| - Density | 6,670.3/sq mi (2,575.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 10993 |
| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-80203[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969245[2] |
West Haverstraw is a village in Rockland County, New York, United States. The population was 10,295 at the 2000 census.
The Village of West Haverstraw is in the Town of Haverstraw.
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[edit] Geography
West Haverstraw is located at (41.204594, -73.990665)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) of it is land and 0.65% is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,295 people, 3,542 households, and 2,521 families residing in the village. The population density was 6,670.3 people per square mile (2,581.1/km²). There were 3,634 housing units at an average density of 2,354.5/sq mi (911.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 64.85% White, 12.80% African American, 0.55% Native American, 4.15% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 12.67% from other races, and 4.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.37% of the population.
There were 3,542 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.45.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $48,420, and the median income for a family was $55,964. Males had a median income of $37,532 versus $29,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,879. About 7.9% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Tourism
[edit] Historical Markers
- Treason House - Route 9W -Long Clove Congers - Haverstraw. near where Route 304 runs into Route 9W. At Midnight. September 21, 1780, Major John André, landed at this point below Route 9W. to confer with Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, who gave secret information about West Point fortifications and forces to Andre. At dawn, the conspirators adjourned to Joshua Hett Smith's house in West Haverstraw to complete their plans. "Clove" is from Dutch for "pass."
- Crossroads - Route 9W & W. Railroad Avenue
- Col. A.H. Hay - Route 9W
- Samsondale - 40 South Route 9W
[edit] Landmarks and places of Interest
- Fraser-Hoyer House
- Henry M. Peck House Site
- Peck's Pond
- Helen Hayes Hospital-Rehabilitation hospital named after its benefactor the actress Helen Hayes
- Haverstraw Bay Park
- Haverstraw Marina
- BABES Restaurant - THE BEST RIBS IN TOWN
- Hoyer's ICE CREAM STAND
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- West Haverstraw, New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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