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Warwick, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Government | |
| • Town Supervisor | Michael P. Sweeton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 104.9 sq mi (271.6 km2) |
| • Land | 101.7 sq mi (263.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 30,764 |
| • Density | 302.6/sq mi (116.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 10990 |
| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-78366[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979600[2] |
| Website | http://www.townofwarwick.org |
Warwick is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 30,764 at the 2000 census. The 2007 census population estimate is 32,669.
The Town of Warwick is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick as well as other villages.
Warwick is the home of the annual Applefest.
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The region has been referred to as Warwick since the early 18th century. The Town of Warwick was created in 1788. During the American War for Independence, Warwick was the site of a Continental army encampment. Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, which, along with many other towns in Orange County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), contributed to the growth of those towns when it carried passengers as well. The 19th-century writer and naturalist Henry William Herbert, writing as Frank Forrester, popularized the area with his 1845 book "The Warwick Woodlands." [3] Today the Town of Warwick is a rural community with many agricultural pursuits that stimulate its economy. Also, a piece of Michael Jackson's music video "Earth Song" was filmed in a corn field in Warwick, NY, as stated at the end of the music video.
The Town of Warwick consists of the southern tip of Orange County, NY. It borders the Townships of Vernon and West Milford to the south, both in the state of New Jersey. To its North it is bordered by Chester, NY via Sugar Loaf, NY, Orange County's oldest hamlet, predating both Warwick and Chester, and part of Warwick until the mid 19th century. To its East, Warwick is bordered by the Town of Tuxedo, NY, home of the New York Renaissance Faire and Tuxedo Park, NY. Greenwood Lake is Orange County's largest lake, and is bisected by the border between NJ (to the south) and New York (on its north). Glenmere Lake, an extremely critical endangered species habitat, is bisected by Warwick and Chester.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town is the second largest township in New York State and has a total area of 104.9 square miles (271.6 km²), of which, 101.7 square miles (263.3 km²) of it is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3 km²) of it (3.04%) is water.
NY-17A and NY-94 are regional state highways.
Warwick is also home to Warwick Municipal Airport.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density was 302.6 people per square mile (116.8/km²). There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 116.2 per square mile (44.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.06% White, 4.51% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.60% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.47% of the population.
There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The Warwick Valley Central School District serves as the public school system for Warwick residents. Although it doesn't serve all of residents in the town Warwick; some residents in Chester, Greenwood Lake, Florida, and so on have their own school systems.
The WVCSD consists of three elementary schools (Kings Elementary, Park Avenue Elementary, and Sanfordville Elementary), a middle school, and Warwick Valley High School. Warwick Valley High School is a relatively large school. The elementary school Pine Island Elementary was recently closed down.
Since its first appearance in 1989, Applefest has been selected as one of the top ten festivals in the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association attracting up to 35,000 people each year. It features food and artisan vendors, games and rides, and live music. Each year, Applefest is held on the first Sunday in October.[4]
In addition to the Applefest, Warwick is the home to the Warwick Valley Jazz Festival, created by jazz drummer Steve Rubin. The first annual Jazz Festival was held 26-29 August 2010.[5]
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