Carmel Hamlet, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmel, New York
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Downtown, looking east on NY 52
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Location in Putnam County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Hudson Valley |
| County | Putnam |
| Settled | 1795 |
| Named for | Likely Mount Carmel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.29 sq mi (29.24 km2) |
| • Land | 9.23 sq mi (23.92 km2) |
| • Water | 2.05 sq mi (5.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 530 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,538 |
| • Density | 816.24/sq mi (315.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
10512
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-12518 |
Carmel Hamlet, often called simply Carmel, is a community in Putnam County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area recognized for counting its population.
In 2010, about 6,817 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 7,538. Carmel Hamlet is home to the historic County Court House, which was built in 1814. It also has the David D. Bruen County Office Building. The community is right next to Lake Gleneida. Near the lake, you can see a bronze statue that honors Sybil Ludington, a brave young woman from the American Revolutionary War.
Where is Carmel Hamlet?
Carmel Hamlet is located in New York, specifically in Putnam County. Its exact location is 41°25′14″N 73°40′38″W / 41.42056°N 73.67722°W.
The community covers a total area of about 26.9 square kilometers (10.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 21.6 square kilometers (8.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 5.3 square kilometers (2.0 square miles), is water, making up almost 20% of its total area.
Who Lives in Carmel Hamlet?
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| 2020 | 7,538 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 5,650 people living in Carmel Hamlet. These people lived in 1,975 households, and 1,449 of these were families. The population density was about 665 people per square mile (257 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Carmel Hamlet were White (93.42%). There were also smaller percentages of African American (1.56%), Native American (0.25%), and Asian (0.80%) residents. About 7.89% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.77 people, and the average family had about 3.26 people.
The age of the people in Carmel Hamlet was spread out:
- About 25.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 33.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Carmel Hamlet was 38 years old.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Carmel Hamlet was $66,755 per year. For families, the typical income was $85,488 per year. On average, men earned about $51,910, while women earned about $36,612. The average income per person in the community was $29,523.
A small number of families (3.4%) and individuals (5.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.5% of those under 18 and 7.2% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Carmel Hamlet para niños
