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Encyclopedia > Brewster, New York

Brewster is a village located in the Town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, USA. The population was 2,162 at the 2000 census. The ZIP code for all of Brewster, NY is 10509. The name comes from Walter and James Brewster, farmers who owned land where the village is located. Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Southeast is a town located in Putnam County, New York. ... Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York . ...


The Village of Brewster is the most densely populated portion of the township.


Former Mayor John Cesar (1918-2006) was known in recent years as New York State's oldest elected official before being defeated for reelection in 2005.

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History

The region was originally a dairyland, In 1863, Gail Borden opened a condensed milk factory in Brewster. It was the second condensed milk factory he had opened. SEE: condensed milk This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


Geography

Brewster is located at 41°23′46″N, 73°36′57″W (41.396050, -73.615954)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


However, outside of the village there are many reservoirs, which supply parts of NYC. The Ashokan Reservoir, located in Ulster County, New York, USA. It is one of 19 that supplies New York City with drinking water. ...


In recent past, the village was overtaken by the gautamalens. The housing owners allowed this to happen. Property values are declining sharply.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,162 people, 840 households, and 441 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,739.1/km² (4,544.0/mi²). There were 881 housing units at an average density of 708.7/km² (1,851.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 78.77% White, 5.37% African American, 0.37% Native American, 2.31% Asian, 11.66% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 75% of the population. Illegal immigrants 90% (Village) 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 840 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.4% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 41.4% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 131.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.4 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $42,750, and the median income for a family was $48,393. Males had a median income of $28,793 versus $28,929 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,865. About 9.0% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Schools

  • Brewster High School
  • Henry H. Wells Middle School
  • C. V. Starr Intermediate School
  • John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Brewster, NY)
  • Garden Street Elementary School

Brewster High School can refer to several high schools in the United States: Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Brewster Catholic High School in Tampa, Florida Brewster High School (Kansas) in Brewster, Kansas Brewster High School (Washington) in Brewster, Washington Brewster High School (New York) in Brewster, New York Categories... Henry H. Wells Middle School is a middle school located in Brewster, NY, Putnam County, approximately fifty miles north of New York City. ...

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Brewster, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (496 words)
Brewster is a village located in the Town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, USA.
Former Mayor John Cesar (born 1918) was known in recent years as New York State's oldest elected official before being defeated for reelection in 2005.
The region was originally a dairyland, and the first factory for condensed milk was opened in Brewster in 1864.
Brewster Hill, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (428 words)
Brewster Hill is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the township of Southeast in Putnam County, New York.
Brewster Hill is located on the east side of Lake Tonetta and is east of Interstate 84.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area it calls "Brewster Hill" has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²).
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