- Wawayanda, New York
Infobox Settlement
official_name = Wawayanda, New York
settlement_type =Town
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subdivision_name =United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 =New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Orange
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area_total_km2 = 90.7
area_land_km2 = 90.6
area_water_km2 = 0.1
area_total_sq_mi = 35.0
area_land_sq_mi = 35.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 6273
population_density_km2 = 69.2
population_density_sq_mi = 179.3timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 170
elevation_ft = 558
latd = 41 |latm = 23 |lats = 36 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 27 |longs = 24 |longEW = Wpostal_code_type =
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footnotes =Wawayanda is a
town in Orange County,New York ,United States . The population was 7,024 as recorded by the 2006 census.The Town of Wawayanda is in the southwest part of the county, south of
Middletown, New York .History
The Town of Wayawanda was established in 1849 from the Town of Minisink. It had been first settled after the American Revolution.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles (90.8km² ), of which, nearly 35.0 square miles (90.6 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) (0.14%) is water.Interstate 84 and US Route 6 (Grand Army of the Republic Highway) are important east-west highways. NY-17M crosses the northern part of the town. NY-284 is a north-south highway.
Demographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 6,273 people, 2,095 households, and 1,719 families residing in the town. Thepopulation density was 179.3 people per square mile (69.2/km²). There were 2,174 housing units at an average density of 62.1/sq mi (24.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.86% White, 1.75% African American, 0.37% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.88% of the population.There were 2,095 households out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 14.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $61,885, and the median income for a family was $67,479. Males had a median income of $42,491 versus $27,993 for females. The
per capita income for the town was $21,856. About 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below thepoverty line , including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.Hamlets of Wawayanda
* Denton -- A hamlet near the east town line on NY-17M
* Gardnerville -- A hamlet on County Road 62 in the south part of the town.
* Millsburgh -- A hamlet south of South Centerville on County Road 22.
* New Hampton -- A hamlet on US-6 in the northeast part of Wawaywanda.
* Pellets Island -- A location at the east town line.
* Ridgebury -- A hamlet east of Slate Hill.
* Slate Hill -- A hamlet on US-6 near the east town line.
* South Centerville -- A hamlet located on US-6 at County Road 22, near the west town line.Current Administration
Town Board:
Town Supervisor: John Razzano, Republican
Councilman & Deputy Supervisor: Dave Cole, Republican
Councilwoman: Denise Quinn, Republican
Councilman: Ed Krajewski, Republican
Councilman: Rich Penaluna, Republican
Town Clerk: Teresa Pierce, Democrat
Tax Collectors Office:
Tax Collector: Catherine Cole, Republican
Highway Department:
Highway Superintendent: Michael Green, Democrat
Deputy Highway Superintendent: Penny Tuohey
References
External links
* [http://www.waydems.org Wawayanda Democratic Committee]
* [http://waygop.org Wawayanda Republican Committee]
* [http://www.townofwawayanda.com Town of Wawayanda Website]
* [http://www.slatehillfd.com Slate Hill Fire District]Former Supervisors
Wayne Skinner, (2004-2006) Democrat
Thomas Deblock, (1996-2004) Republican
Jeffrey K. Bridges Jr., (1992-1996) Republican
Ed. Flynn, (1988-1992) Democrat
Brice "Buzzy" Flynn, (1970-1988) Democrat
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