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'''Catskill''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in the |
'''Catskill''' is a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] in the southeastern section of [[Greene County, New York|Greene County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 11,298 at the 2020 census, the largest town in the county.<ref>U.S. Census, 2020, 'Catskill town, Greene County, New York'</ref> The western part of the town is in the [[Catskill Park]]. The town contains a [[Administrative divisions of New York#Village|village]], also called [[Catskill (village), New York|Catskill]]. The village of Catskill has a well-defined Main Street. There is a public boat launch on the [[Hudson River]] called Dutchman's Landing. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | The area of the town was purchased from the indigenous peoples in 1678, and the first settler was Derrick Teunis van Vechten, who built a house here in 1680.<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Catskill|volume=5|page=537}}</ref> The town was established on March 7, 1788, as part of [[Albany County, New York|Albany County]]. When Greene County was formed on March 25, 1800, Catskill became part of the new county.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nygreen2/beers_history_of_greene_county_modern_catskill.htm|title=RootsWeb.com Home Page|website=www.rootsweb.ancestry.com|access-date=March 23, 2018}}</ref> The town was increased by an addition from the town of [[Woodstock, New York|Woodstock]] in 1800, but was later decreased upon the formation of the towns of [[Cairo (town), New York|Cairo]] (1803) and [[Athens, New York|Athens]] (1815). Catskill is the location of the story "Rip Van Winkle" by [[Washington Irving]]. |
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On July 23, 2003, an F2 tornado ripped across the town. The worst of the damage occurred at the Kiskatom flats. The tornado crossed over New York Route 32 and went past the Friar Tuck Inn, causing two mobile homes to flip over. |
On July 23, 2003, an F2 tornado ripped across the town. The worst of the damage occurred at the Kiskatom flats. The tornado crossed over New York Route 32 and went past the Friar Tuck Inn, causing two mobile homes to flip over. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 64.2 square miles (166.2 km<sup>2</sup>), of which 60.5 square miles (156.8 km<sup>2</sup>) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.5 km<sup>2</sup>, or 5.69%) is water. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of 64.2 square miles (166.2 km<sup>2</sup>), of which 60.5 square miles (156.8 km<sup>2</sup>) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.5 km<sup>2</sup>, or 5.69%) is water. |
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The eastern town line is defined by the [[Hudson River]], forming the border with [[Columbia County, New York|Columbia County]]. The southern town line is the border of [[Ulster County, New York|Ulster County]]. The Town is bordered by the town of Athens on the north, Cairo to the northwest, [[Hunter, New York|Hunter]] to the west, and [[Saugerties, New York|Saugerties]] to the south. |
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=== Communities and locations in the |
=== Communities and locations in the Town of Catskill === |
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[[File:OLDEST HOUSE IN CATSKILLS - KNOWN AS 'RIP VAN WRINKLE HOUSE' DATE - 1787. - Rip Van Winkle House, Palenville, Greene County, NY HABS NY,20- ,1-1.tif|thumb| |
[[File:OLDEST HOUSE IN CATSKILLS - KNOWN AS 'RIP VAN WRINKLE HOUSE' DATE - 1787. - Rip Van Winkle House, Palenville, Greene County, NY HABS NY,20- ,1-1.tif|thumb|[[Rip Van Winkle|Rip Van Winkle House]] (built 1787) in [[Palenville, New York|Palenville]]]] |
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*Alsen – A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] in the southeast part of the town on Route 9W. |
* Alsen – A [[Administrative divisions of New York#Hamlet|hamlet]] in the southeast part of the town on Route 9W. |
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*Cairo Junction – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town. |
* Cairo Junction – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town. |
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*[[Catskill (village), New York|Catskill]] – A village that is the primary settlement in the town, located in the northeast on both sides of Catskill Creek. |
* [[Catskill (village), New York|Catskill]] – A village that is the primary settlement in the town, located in the northeast on both sides of Catskill Creek. |
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*Cauterskill – A hamlet west of Catskill village. |
* Cauterskill – A hamlet west of Catskill village. |
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[[File:CatskillNYtown.jpg|left|thumb|Main Street in the Hamlet of Catskill.]] |
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*Cementon – A hamlet in the south part of the town along the Hudson River. |
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*Hamburg – A hamlet north of Catskill village on the Hudson River. |
* Hamburg – A hamlet north of Catskill village on the Hudson River. |
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*High Falls – A hamlet by the south town line. |
* High Falls – A hamlet by the south town line. |
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*[[Jefferson Heights, New York|Jefferson Heights]] – A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] northwest of Catskill village. |
* [[Jefferson Heights, New York|Jefferson Heights]] – A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] northwest of Catskill village. |
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*Kiskatom – A hamlet southwest of Catskill village. |
* Kiskatom – A hamlet southwest of Catskill village. |
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*Lawrenceville – A hamlet in the western part of the town. |
* Lawrenceville – A hamlet in the western part of the town. |
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*[[Leeds, New York|Leeds]] – A hamlet and census-designated place by the north town line. |
* [[Leeds, New York|Leeds]] – A hamlet and census-designated place by the north town line. |
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*[[Palenville, New York|Palenville]] – A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] in the southwest corner of the town. |
* [[Palenville, New York|Palenville]] – A hamlet and [[census-designated place]] in the southwest corner of the town. |
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*Smith's Landing – A hamlet south of Alsen on Route 9W. |
* Smith's Landing – A hamlet south of Alsen on Route 9W. |
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==Transportation== |
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The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 87 (New York)|Interstate 87]]) and [[U.S. Route 9W]] pass north–south through the town. [[New York State Route 23]] passes east–west through the town and heads east across the Hudson River to Columbia County. |
The [[New York State Thruway]] ([[Interstate 87 (New York)|Interstate 87]]) and [[U.S. Route 9W]] pass north–south through the town. [[New York State Route 23]] passes east–west through the town and heads east across the Hudson River to Columbia County. |
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Until 1958 the [[New York Central Railroad]] operated twice daily, in each direction, passenger trains between [[Albany, New York]] and [[Weehawken, New Jersey]] on the NYC's [[West Shore Railroad]].<ref>{{cite journal |title=New York Central System, Table 80|journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=88 |issue=4 |date=September 1955}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://nyc.railfan.net/ws-jk.html| title=Comments On The West Shore| first=James| last=Knecht| website=Nyc.railfan.net| access-date= |
Until 1958 the [[New York Central Railroad]] operated twice daily, in each direction, passenger trains between [[Albany, New York]] and [[Weehawken, New Jersey]] on the NYC's [[West Shore Railroad]].<ref>{{cite journal |title=New York Central System, Table 80|journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=88 |issue=4 |date=September 1955}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://nyc.railfan.net/ws-jk.html| title=Comments On The West Shore| first=James| last=Knecht| website=Nyc.railfan.net| access-date=January 19, 2018}}</ref> The rail line continues today as the CSX's [[River Subdivision (CSX Transportation)|River Subdivision]], serving freight operations. |
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==Demographics== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 11,849 people, 4,780 households, and 3,035 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|195.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,700 housing units at an average density of {{convert|94.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 89.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.03% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.32% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.86% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.32% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.03% of the population. |
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There were 4,780 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. |
There were 4,780 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. Of all households, 29.7% were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94. |
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In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. |
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. |
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* [[Jedediah Berry]], (b 1977) is an American writer. |
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* [[Mickey Brantley]], (b 1961) is a former professional baseball player and hitting coach. |
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* [[Jedediah Berry]], author raised in Catskill |
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* [[Robert Charels]], (b 1958) is a blues singer. |
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* [[Frederic Edwin Church]], (1826–1900) was a landscape painter. |
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* [[Mickey Brantley]], outfielder for the Seattle Mariners who later went on to be a coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets; born and raised in Catskill |
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* [[Thomas Cole]], (1801–1848) was an English-American landscape painter and founder of the [[Hudson River School]] of painting. |
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* [[Robert Charels]] (Robert Smith), blues singer who has recorded three albums nationally (including the Duke Robillard-produced Metropolitan Blue); born and raised in Catskill |
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* [[Cus D'Amato]], (1908–1985) was an Italian-American boxing manager and trainer |
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* [[Edward W. Dwight]], (1827–1904) was a farmer and politician. |
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* [[Thomas Cole]], founder of the [[Hudson River School]] of painting, lived in Catskill from 1827 until his death in 1848. Cole was a member of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Catskill, and designed the present church building; a stained-glass window there honors the Cole family. His house at [[Thomas Cole House|Cedar Grove]] is open to the public. |
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* [[Cus D'Amato]], boxing manager who formed a gym in Catskill where he trained future heavyweight champion<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/02/nyregion/our-towns-far-from-the-ring-and-the-news-a-corner-a-fighter-calls-home.html|title=OUR TOWNS; Far From the Ring and the News, A Corner a Fighter Calls Home (Published 1998)|first=Evelyn|last=Nieves|date=2 August 1998|access-date=11 November 2020|website=Nytimes.com}}</ref> [[Mike Tyson]] |
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* [[John Hill (congressman)|John Hill]], (1821–1884) was a clerk, bookkeeper, merchant and Republican Party politician |
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* [[Edward W. Dwight]], Wisconsin politician born in Catskill |
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* [[Tom Judson]], (b 1960) is a musical theatre actor and composer, particularly for off-Broadway plays, and a retired pornographic film actor. |
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* [[John Hill (congressman)|John Hill]], New Jersey politician born in Catskill |
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* [[Tom Judson]], Broadway actor and composer |
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* [[George W. Lay]] (1798–1860), U.S. congressman |
* [[George W. Lay]] (1798–1860), U.S. congressman |
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* [[Sybil Ludington]], Revolutionary War |
* [[Sybil Ludington]], (1761–1839) Revolutionary War hero |
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* [[Hugh Malone]], Alaska state legislator, born in Catskill |
* [[Hugh Malone]], (1944–2001) was an American surveyor and politician. Alaska state legislator, born in Catskill. |
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* [[Charles Palmetier]], |
* [[Charles Palmetier]], (1834 - ?) was a businessman and politician. |
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* [[Jaap Penraat]], Dutch resistance fighter during World War |
* [[Jaap Penraat]], (1918–2006) was a Dutch resistance fighter during the Second World War. |
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* [[Robert Seaman]], |
* [[Robert Seaman]], (1822–1904) was an American industrialist |
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* [[Bill Stafford]], (1938–2001) was a professional baseball player known for his time with [[New York Yankees]] |
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* [[John Thorn]] (b. 1947), the official historian of [[Major League Baseball]] |
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* [[Mike Tyson]], champion heavyweight boxer; moved to Catskill from Brooklyn in 1980, trained at local gym<ref name="Mehta">{{cite news|last1=Mehta|first1=Seema|title=In Catskill, They Knew Mike Tyson At The Start|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19970706&slug=2548124|access-date=26 December 2017|work=The Seattle Times (from Associated Press)|date=July 6, 1997}}</ref> |
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* [[Mike Tyson]], (b 1966) is a former world professional boxing champion Nicknamed "Iron Mike" |
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* [[Abraham Van Vechten]], [[New York State Attorney General]] |
* [[Abraham Van Vechten]], (1762–1837) was a [[New York State Attorney General]]. |
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Catskill, New York | |
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Location in Greene County and the state of New York. | |
Coordinates: 42°13′16″N 73°51′59″W / 42.22111°N 73.86639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Greene |
Government | |
• Type | Town Council |
• Town Supervisor | Dale Finch |
• Town Council | Members |
Area | |
• Total | 64.17 sq mi (166.19 km2) |
• Land | 60.44 sq mi (156.54 km2) |
• Water | 3.73 sq mi (9.65 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 11,298 |
• Density | 180/sq mi (68/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
ZIP Code | 12414 |
FIPS code | 36-039-13013 |
Website | www |
Catskill is a town in the southeastern section of Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 11,298 at the 2020 census, the largest town in the county.[4] The western part of the town is in the Catskill Park. The town contains a village, also called Catskill. The village of Catskill has a well-defined Main Street. There is a public boat launch on the Hudson River called Dutchman's Landing.
History
[edit]The area of the town was purchased from the indigenous peoples in 1678, and the first settler was Derrick Teunis van Vechten, who built a house here in 1680.[5] The town was established on March 7, 1788, as part of Albany County. When Greene County was formed on March 25, 1800, Catskill became part of the new county.[6] The town was increased by an addition from the town of Woodstock in 1800, but was later decreased upon the formation of the towns of Cairo (1803) and Athens (1815). Catskill is the location of the story "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving.
On July 23, 2003, an F2 tornado ripped across the town. The worst of the damage occurred at the Kiskatom flats. The tornado crossed over New York Route 32 and went past the Friar Tuck Inn, causing two mobile homes to flip over.
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Thomas Cole, View on the Catskill, Early Autumn, 1837
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Frederic Edwin Church, Morning, Looking East over the Hudson Valley from Catskill Mountains, 1848
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Perspective map of Catskill from 1889 by L. R. Burleigh with list of landmarks
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 64.2 square miles (166.2 km2), of which 60.5 square miles (156.8 km2) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2, or 5.69%) is water.
The eastern town line is defined by the Hudson River, forming the border with Columbia County. The southern town line is the border of Ulster County. The Town is bordered by the town of Athens on the north, Cairo to the northwest, Hunter to the west, and Saugerties to the south.
Communities and locations in the Town of Catskill
[edit]- Alsen – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town on Route 9W.
- Cairo Junction – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
- Catskill – A village that is the primary settlement in the town, located in the northeast on both sides of Catskill Creek.
- Cauterskill – A hamlet west of Catskill village.
- Hamburg – A hamlet north of Catskill village on the Hudson River.
- High Falls – A hamlet by the south town line.
- Jefferson Heights – A hamlet and census-designated place northwest of Catskill village.
- Kiskatom – A hamlet southwest of Catskill village.
- Lawrenceville – A hamlet in the western part of the town.
- Leeds – A hamlet and census-designated place by the north town line.
- Palenville – A hamlet and census-designated place in the southwest corner of the town.
- Smith's Landing – A hamlet south of Alsen on Route 9W.
Transportation
[edit]The New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) and U.S. Route 9W pass north–south through the town. New York State Route 23 passes east–west through the town and heads east across the Hudson River to Columbia County.
Until 1958 the New York Central Railroad operated twice daily, in each direction, passenger trains between Albany, New York and Weehawken, New Jersey on the NYC's West Shore Railroad.[7][8] The rail line continues today as the CSX's River Subdivision, serving freight operations.
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2000 | 11,849 | — | |
2010 | 11,775 | −0.6% | |
2020 | 11,298 | −4.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 11,849 people, 4,780 households, and 3,035 families residing in the town. The population density was 195.8 inhabitants per square mile (75.6/km2). There were 5,700 housing units at an average density of 94.2 per square mile (36.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.84% White, 6.03% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.03% of the population.
There were 4,780 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. Of all households, 29.7% were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,531, and the median income for a family was $42,807. Males had a median income of $33,832 versus $25,058 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,563. About 11.2% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
[edit]- Charles W. Berry (1871–1941) was a physician, soldier, and New York City Comptroller.
- Jedediah Berry, (b 1977) is an American writer.
- James Bogardus, (1800–1874) was an inventor and architect, the pioneer of American cast-iron architecture
- Mickey Brantley, (b 1961) is a former professional baseball player and hitting coach.
- Robert Charels, (b 1958) is a blues singer.
- Frederic Edwin Church, (1826–1900) was a landscape painter.
- Thomas Cole, (1801–1848) was an English-American landscape painter and founder of the Hudson River School of painting.
- Cus D'Amato, (1908–1985) was an Italian-American boxing manager and trainer
- Edward W. Dwight, (1827–1904) was a farmer and politician.
- Matthew Florio, guitarist of indie rock bands Candy Hearts and Foxy Dads
- John Hill, (1821–1884) was a clerk, bookkeeper, merchant and Republican Party politician
- Tom Judson, (b 1960) is a musical theatre actor and composer, particularly for off-Broadway plays, and a retired pornographic film actor.
- Sheba Karim, author who writes literature and young adult fiction.
- George W. Lay (1798–1860), U.S. congressman
- Sybil Ludington, (1761–1839) Revolutionary War hero
- Hugh Malone, (1944–2001) was an American surveyor and politician. Alaska state legislator, born in Catskill.
- Charles Palmetier, (1834 - ?) was a businessman and politician.
- Jaap Penraat, (1918–2006) was a Dutch resistance fighter during the Second World War.
- Robert Seaman, (1822–1904) was an American industrialist
- Zachary Cole Smith, (b 1984) is a musician, model and music video director and frontman of indie rock band DIIV
- Bill Stafford, (1938–2001) was a professional baseball player known for his time with New York Yankees
- Jeremy Transue, (b 1983) Alpine skier
- John Thorn (b. 1947), the official historian of Major League Baseball
- Mike Tyson, (b 1966) is a former world professional boxing champion Nicknamed "Iron Mike"
- Abraham Van Vechten, (1762–1837) was a New York State Attorney General.
References
[edit]- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ U.S. Census, 2020, 'Catskill town, Greene County, New York'
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ U.S. Census, 2020, 'Catskill town, Greene County, New York'
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- ^ Knecht, James. "Comments On The West Shore". Nyc.railfan.net. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.