Grand View-on-Hudson, New York facts for kids
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Grand View-on-Hudson, New York
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Location in Rockland County and the state of New York.
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 Grand View-on-Hudson, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rockland |
| Incorporated | 1918 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 246 |
| • Density | 1,413.79/sq mi (544.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10960
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-29872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0951486 |
Grand View-on-Hudson is a small village in Rockland County, New York. It was officially created in 1918. The village is part of the town of Orangetown.
It is located north of Piermont and south of South Nyack. To its east is the famous Hudson River. The village gets its name from the amazing views of the river and surrounding area. In 2020, about 246 people lived there.
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Where is Grand View-on-Hudson?
Grand View-on-Hudson is found at coordinates 41.068352 N, -73.921298 W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.2 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The village sits right on the western bank of the Hudson River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Grand View-on-Hudson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 368 | — | |
| 1920 | 175 | −52.4% | |
| 1930 | 252 | 44.0% | |
| 1940 | 588 | 133.3% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −48.6% | |
| 1960 | 330 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 325 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 312 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 271 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 284 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 285 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 246 | −13.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 284 people living in the village. These people made up 132 households. About 24% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 people.
The median age in the village in 2000 was 49 years old. This means half the people were older than 49, and half were younger.
Important Places to See
Former Wayside Chapel
One important historical building in the village is the Former Wayside Chapel. This chapel was built between 1867 and 1869. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special building recognized for its history.
Famous People From Grand View-on-Hudson
Many interesting people have lived in Grand View-on-Hudson. Some of them include:
- Stephen Baldwin
- Thomas Berger
- Betty Friedan
- Toni Morrison
- Charles Samuels
- Matthew Winkler
- Greg Wyatt
See also
In Spanish: Grand View-on-Hudson para niños
