Millbrook, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Millbrook
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Franklin Ave
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| Etymology: From local estate | |
Location of Millbrook, New York
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.92 sq mi (4.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 480 ft (150 m) |
| Highest elevation
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870 ft (270 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(East Branch Wappinger Creek at W village line)
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450 ft (140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,455 |
| • Density | 782.26/sq mi (302.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12545
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-47273 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957288 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Millbrook, New York |
Millbrook is a small village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, which is on the east side of the Hudson River. Millbrook is about 90 miles (145 km) north of New York City.
This charming village is part of the town of Washington. In 2020, about 1,455 people called Millbrook home. It is known for being a peaceful and wealthy community in New York. Millbrook is also part of the larger New York metropolitan area.
Geography of Millbrook
Millbrook is a small village with a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.9 square miles (4.8 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 693 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,027 | 48.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,136 | 10.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,096 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,296 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,340 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,568 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,717 | 9.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,736 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,343 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,339 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,429 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,452 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,455 | 0.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,429 people living in Millbrook. These people lived in 678 households. About 23.7% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many households (42.6%) were married couples.
The population was spread out by age:
- 21.0% were under 18 years old.
- 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 44 years. The median income for a household was $68,552. For families, the median income was $96,473.
Schools and Colleges
Millbrook has several schools for different age groups:
- Dutchess Day School
- Millbrook Central School District
- Millbrook High School
- Millbrook School
- Upton Lake Christian Academy
- Cardinal Hayes School
- Millbrook Community Preschool at Grace Church
Millbrook was also home to Bennett College, which closed in 1978.
Places to Visit
Millbrook offers many interesting places to explore:
- Mary Flagler Cary Arboretum: A beautiful place to learn about plants and nature.
- Innisfree Garden: A unique garden known for its design.
- Nine Partners Meeting House: A historic building.
- Wing Castle: A fascinating castle.
- Millbrook Winery and Vineyard: A place to see how wine is made.
- Wethersfield House and Gardens: Another lovely garden to visit.
- Orvis Sandanona: A popular spot for outdoor activities.
- Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies: A research center focused on the environment.
- Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School: A small zoo with various animals.
- Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club: For sports enthusiasts.
- Tamarack Preserve Ltd: A private club for outdoor activities.
Transportation
You can get around Millbrook using Dutchess County Public Transit's route "D" bus.
Famous People from Millbrook
Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Millbrook:
- Gerardo Colacicco: A pastor and auxiliary bishop.
- Hamilton Fish IV (1926–1996): A congressman.
- Nick Fish (1958–2020): An attorney and city commissioner.
- John Wesley Hanes II (1892–1987): A successful investment banker.
- Bette Midler: A famous singer, songwriter, actress, and comedian.
- Richard Migliore: A well-known jockey.
- Mary Tyler Moore (1936–2017): A beloved actress.
- Ric Ocasek (1944–2019): A rockstar and lead singer of The Cars.
- Paulina Porizkova: A supermodel.
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr.: A congressman.
- Martin Schroeter: CEO of Kyndryl.
- Walter C. Teagle (1878–1962): A former president of Standard Oil.
- Oakleigh Thorne (1866–1948): A businessman and philanthropist.
- Doug Tompkins (1943–2015): Co-founder of The North Face and Esprit.
See also
In Spanish: Millbrook (Nueva York) para niños
