Brewster Hill, New York facts for kids
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Brewster Hill, New York
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Location in Putnam County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Putnam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,924 |
| • Density | 2,211.49/sq mi (853.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-08092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867395 |
Brewster Hill is a small community called a hamlet in Putnam County, New York. It is part of the town of Southeast. In 2020, about 1,924 people lived there.
This hamlet is located on the eastern side of Tonetta Lake. You can find it just east of Interstate 84, a major highway.
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Geography of Brewster Hill
Brewster Hill is located at coordinates 41°25′22″N 73°36′15″W / 41.42278°N 73.60417°W. This helps us find it on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Brewster Hill covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.54 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.9 square miles (2.25 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), is water. This means about 11% of Brewster Hill is covered by water.
Who Lives in Brewster Hill?
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| 2020 | 1,924 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Brewster Hill. This information comes from a census, which is like a big count of everyone.
Population and Homes
In the year 2000, there were 2,226 people living in Brewster Hill. These people lived in 756 different homes, and 591 of these were families. The population density was about 2,555 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
There were also 777 housing units available. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live.
Age Groups
The population of Brewster Hill includes people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 25.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Brewster Hill was 39 years old.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Brewster Hill was $67,417 per year. For families, the average income was $69,044 per year. These numbers give us an idea of the economic situation for the people living there.
See also
In Spanish: Brewster Hill para niños
