Chestnut Ridge, New York
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| Chestnut Ridge, New York | |
  Chestnut Ridge, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| - Land | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 7,829 |
| - Density | 1,584.6/sq mi (611.8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 10952, 10965, 10977 |
| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-15400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979942 |
Chestnut Ridge is a village in Rockland County, New York, United States. The population was 7,829 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Chestnut Ridge is in the Town of Ramapo. It was incorporated in 1986. Prior to 1986, Chestnut Ridge was an unincorporated area within the Town of Ramapo. It was often referred to as "South Spring Valley," as postal addresses carried the Spring Valley designation (as they still do), but it was not actually part of the village of Spring Valley.
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[edit] Geography
Chestnut Ridge is located at (41.081963, -74.051509)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.8 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 7,829 people, 2,551 households, and 2,107 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,584.6 people per square mile (611.9/km²). There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 526.4/sq mi (203.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 73.96% White, 13.87% African American, 0.13% Native American, 6.74% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.68% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.09% of the population.
There were 2,551 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the village the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $86,468, and the median income for a family was $95,551. Males had a median income of $57,420 versus $43,548 for females. The per capita income for the village was $33,227. About 0.9% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Tourism
[edit] Historical Markers
- Haring Homestead, 606 S. Pascack Road
[edit] Landmarks and places of Interest
- Duryea Farm of the Fellowship Education Foundation (Fellowship Community) - 101 Ackertown Rd., Chestnut Ridge, NY 10952 356-1988
Founded in 1883, produce is marketed to consumers who wish to do their own picking. Beginning in 1960, the Duryeas invited the public to the harvest. The farm is now owned and operated by the Fellowship Education Foundation, which converted the orchards to now produce biodynamic organic fruits and vegetables.
- Jessup Learning Center at the Duryea Farm - Agricultural artifacts and classes.
- Little Red Schoolhouse Museum - 50 Schoolhouse Road, east of Route 45
One-room schoolhouse, now a museum, owned and operated by the east Ramapo Central School District. Built in 1890 and used until early 1970's when pre-kindergarten classes were held there. Open most Sundays 2:30 p.m. Telephone 577-6099 or 354-1518.
- Green Meadow Waldorf School, a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade Waldorf school. 307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977
- The Hungry Hollow Co-op, a natural food store specializing in organic health foods and produce. 841 Chestnut Ridge Road (Rte 45), Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Chestnut Ridge, New York is at coordinates Coordinates:
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