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Encyclopedia > Cortlandt, New York

Cortlandt Manor is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 38,467 at the 2000 census. The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Westchester County is a suburban county with about 940,000 residents located in the U.S. state of New York. ... NY redirects here. ...


The Town of Cortlandt is in the northwest part of the county. The town includes the villages of Buchanan and Croton-on-Hudson. The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Buchanan is a village located in Westchester County, New York. ... // Mayoral Election (vote for one) Ann Gallelli (D,CT) 44% Gregory Schmidt (A) 56% Trustee Election (vote for two) Leo Wiegman (D,CT) 25% Sally Odlandt (D,CT) 23% Thomas Brennan (A) 26% Susan Konig (A) 26% SOURCE: Village of Croton on Hudson Certified Results Croton-on-Hudson is a...


Commuter service to New York City is available via the Cortlandt train station and the Croton-Harmon Train Station, served by Metro-North Railroad. New York, NY redirects here. ... The Cortlandt, New York train station serves the residents of Cortlandt via Metro-North Railroads Hudson Division line. ... The Metro-North Railroad (officially the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, and usually abbreviated as Metro-North) is a suburban commuter rail service between New York City to its northern suburbs in New York and Connecticut. ...


US Route 9 passes through the town along the Hudson River side. United States Highway 9 is a north-south United States highway in the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and New York in the United States. ...

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Geography

The east town line is the Hudson River and the City of Peekskill. The north town line is the border of Putnam County, New York. The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river that runs through the eastern portion of New York State and, along its southern terminus, demarcates the border between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... Peekskill, New York is a distinct scenic community along the Hudson River, located in an area where the river winds through the Bear Mountain highlands. ... Putnam County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York . ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 129.9 km² (50.2 mi²). 102.7 km² (39.7 mi²) of it is land and 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²) of it (20.93%) is water. 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. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 38,467 people, 13,517 households, and 10,137 families residing in the town. The population density was 374.4/km² (969.7/mi²). There were 14,065 housing units at an average density of 136.9/km² (354.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.60% White, 4.59% African American, 0.21% Native American, 2.57% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.35% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.19% of the population. 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 following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... 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 13,517 households out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.22. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $75,442, and the median income for a family was $89,053. Males had a median income of $59,949 versus $41,115 for females. The per capita income for the town was $33,432. About 2.9% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 5.1% 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. ...


Communities and locations in Cortlandt

  • Buchanan – The Village of Buchanan.
  • Chimney Corners – A hamlet north of Croton-on-Hudson.
  • Cortlandt Manor
  • Valeria
  • Croton-on-Hudson – The Village of Croton-on-Hudson.
  • Crugers – A hamlet of Cortlandt. Includes the Cortlandt train station.
  • Furnace Woods
  • Montrose – A hamlet of Cortlandt.
  • Mount Airy
  • Oscawana – Includes Oscawana Island.
  • Pleasantside
  • Roe Park
  • Toddville
  • Van Cortlandtville
  • Verplanck – A hamlet of Cortlandt.
  • Woodybrook

Buchanan is a village located in Westchester County, New York. ... A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... Cortlandt Manor is a municipality located in the Town of Cortlandt in northern Westchester County, NY. Previously a part of the city of Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor is situated directly south of Peekskill, east of Montrose, north of Croton-on-Hudson, and west of Yorktown Heights. ... // Mayoral Election (vote for one) Ann Gallelli (D,CT) 44% Gregory Schmidt (A) 56% Trustee Election (vote for two) Leo Wiegman (D,CT) 25% Sally Odlandt (D,CT) 23% Thomas Brennan (A) 26% Susan Konig (A) 26% SOURCE: Village of Croton on Hudson Certified Results Croton-on-Hudson is a... Crugers is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York. ... The Cortlandt, New York train station serves the residents of Cortlandt via Metro-North Railroads Hudson Division line. ... Montrose is a hamlet next to the village of Verplank, birthplace of the film The Passion of the Christ directed by Mel Gibson. ... Mount Airy is the name of several places in the United States of America: Mount Airy, Georgia Mount Airy, Louisiana Mount Airy, Maryland Mount Airy, Nevada Mount Airy, New Jersey Mount Airy, New York Mount Airy, North Carolina Mount Airy, Ohio Mount Airy, Pennsylvania (four places): in Clarion County two... Verplanck is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York. ...

External links

  • Cortlandt official website
  • A Great Church Close to Cortlandt
  • Cortlandt Town Page


 
 

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