| Putnam Valley, New York | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.0 sq mi (111.4 km2) |
| • Land | 41.4 sq mi (107.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 10,686 |
| • Density | 258.2/sq mi (99.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 10579 |
| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-60147 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979403 |
| Website | http://www.putnamvalley.com |
Putnam Valley is a town in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 10,686 at the 2000 census. Its location is northeast of New York City.
The Town of Putnam Valley is in the southwest part of Putnam County. Putnam Valley calls itself the "Town of Lakes".
Putnam Valley is the birthplace of actor Tom Welling, best known for his role as Clark Kent in the TV series Smallville. David Amram resided in Putnam Valley for many decades, as did Jim Steinman, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, broadway, screen star & Dallas' Miss Ellie, Barbara Bel Geddes, as well as Roy Scheider, and for a short-time SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
Real estate mogul Donald Trump bought land in Putnam Valley and later donated it to the State; in 2006 this parcel was renamed Donald J. Trump State Park.
The Sopranos episode "Soprano Home Movies" in season 6 was shot on Lake Oscawana. Malcolm X was also filmed here, as well as the highway chase scene in Die Hard with a Vengeance.
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In 1697, the Highland Patent was granted to Adolph Philipse. The first settlers arrived around 1740.
The Town of Putnam Valley incorporated in 1839 as the "Town of Quincy", when it was separated from the Town of Philipstown, and it took the name "Putnam Valley" in 1840 as a result of inhabitants being unfavorably impressed with John Quincy Adams.
In 1861, a small part of the Town of Carmel was added to Putnam Valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.0 square miles (111 km2) of which 41.4 square miles (107 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (3.72%) is water.
The south town line is the border of Westchester County.
The Taconic State Parkway passes through eastern part of the town.
At the 2000 census[1], there were 10,686 people, 3,676 households and 2,874 families residing in the town. The population density was 258.2 per square mile (99.7/km²). There were 4,253 housing units at an average density of 102.7 per square mile (39.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.54% White, 1.60% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 1.28% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.28% of the population.
There were 3,676 households of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.
Age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median household income was $72,938, and the median family income was $82,576. Males had a median income of $56,976 versus $36,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $31,215. About 2.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
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