Staatsburg, New York

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official_name = Staatsburg, New York
settlement_type = CDP
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Dutchess
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area_total_km2 = 5.1
area_land_km2 = 5.1
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area_total_sq_mi = 2.0
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 911
population_density_km2 = 177.8
population_density_sq_mi = 460.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 9
elevation_ft = 30
latd = 41 |latm = 51 |lats = 10 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 55 |longs = 20 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 12580
area_code = 845
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blank_info = 36-70552
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Staatsburg is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 911 at the 2000 census.

Staatsburg is by the west town line, marked by the Hudson River, of the Town of Hyde Park.

Geography

Staatsburg is located at coor dms|41|51|10|N|73|55|20|W|city (41.852772, -73.922102)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km²), all land.

Historic & Notable Sites

*Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Staatsburgh is the home to the Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park. There are many scenic views of the Hudson River, making it attractive for camping, walking, hiking, jogging and cycling. Tent sites and cabins are available. Campers with boats have river access through a marina. The park is easily accessible from US 9 and the New York State Thruway (cross the Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge).

Former Beatle George Harrison built a house down by the Hudson River to be called Penny Lane. But Harrison died of lung and brain cancer in 2001, before he could move in to it.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 911 people, 345 households, and 245 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 460.6 per square mile (177.6/km²). There were 360 housing units at an average density of 182.0/sq mi (70.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.78% White, 5.27% African American, 1.10% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population.

There were 345 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% have a female householder with no husband present. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $59,375, and the median income for a family was $63,182. Males had a median income of $50,313 versus $26,696 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,564. About 8.3% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.hvnet.com/houses/mills/ Mills Mansion]
* [http://staatsburg.lib.ny.us/ Staatsburg Library Society]
* [http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=134/ Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park]