South Nyack, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = South Nyack, New York
settlement_type = Village
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Rockland
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area_total_km2 = 4.4
area_land_km2 = 1.6
area_water_km2 = 2.8
area_total_sq_mi = 1.7
area_land_sq_mi = 0.6
area_water_sq_mi = 1.1

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3473
population_density_km2 = 2187.3
population_density_sq_mi = 5665.0

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 22
elevation_ft = 72
latd = 41 |latm = 5 |lats = 2 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 55 |longs = 23 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 10960
area_code = 845
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blank_info = 36-69441
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South Nyack is a village in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, located north of Orangeburg; east of Blauvelt State Park; south of the Village of Nyack and west of the Hudson River. The population was 3,473 at the 2000 census.

Geography

South Nyack is located at coor dms|41|5|2|N|73|55|23|W|city (41.083817, -73.923179)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) of it is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) of it (63.31%) is water.

South Nyack is located adjacent to the Hudson River.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) passes through the village after passing over the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,473 people, 1,201 households, and 690 families residing in the village. The population density was 5,665.0 people per square mile (2,198.3/km²). There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 2,052.0/sq mi (796.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 71.32% White, 16.04% African American, 0.20% Native American, 5.79% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.39% from other races, and 4.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.91% of the population.

There were 1,201 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 20.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,000, and the median income for a family was $62,262. Males had a median income of $45,735 versus $39,850 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,135. About 6.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Tourism

Historical Markers

*Carson McCuller’s House - 131 South Broadway
*Ross-Hand House

Landmarks and places of Interest

*Nyack College - Established 1897 by Dr. A.B. Simpson as the Missionary Training Institute. Considered to be first school of its kind in North America, Simpson Hall, built 1897, is believed to be one of oldest wooden institutional structures and largest Victorian structure in the Hudson Valley.
*St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Broadway & Division Avenue

Did you know

On April 02-03, 2008 - The Nyack Ice House opened in 1881, producing and delivering blocks of ice to homes, restaurants, bars and stores was demolished. During the 19th century, the Nyack Ice House was the only ice plant between Englewood, New Jersey and Newburgh, New York. When sold in 1921, production of coal and later oil began at the site and the name changed to Nyack Ice and Coal Co. In 1965, the business also sold milk and was operated under the original name. Recently, the company sold mostly to ice carvers and supermarkets and supplied the ice for magician David Blaine's stunt in 2000 when he suspended himself in a block of ice over Times Square.

Notable Residents

*Rosie O'Donnell - Comedian and LGBT activist.

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