Verplanck, New York

Verplanck is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the hamlet had a total population of 777.

Geography

Verplanck is located at 41°15'11" North, 73°57'35" West (41.252930, -73.959664). According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.54% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 777 people, 300 households, and 204 families residing in the hamlet. The population density is 434.8/km² (1,121.1/mi²). There are 311 housing units at an average density of 174.0/km² (448.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the hamlet is 95.88% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.19% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 6.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 300 households out of which 33.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% are married couples living together, 12.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% are non-families. 28.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.17. In the hamlet the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.7 males. The median income for a household in the hamlet is $36,548, and the median income for a family is $51,375. Males have a median income of $50,526 versus $27,250 for females. The per capita income for the hamlet is $19,842. 21.9% of the population and 20.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.8% of those under the age of 18 and 38.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Tourist Attractions

Verplanck is the home of a replica of the ship the Half Moon, with which Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River.

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