Myers Corner, New York facts for kids
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Myers Corner, New York
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Location of Myers Corner, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Wappinger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.59 sq mi (22.24 km2) |
| • Land | 8.54 sq mi (22.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,598 |
| • Density | 1,240.98/sq mi (479.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-49363 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958227 |
Myers Corner is a small community in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government uses to collect information for the census, even if it's not an official town or city.
Myers Corner is located within the larger town of Wappinger. In 2010, about 6,790 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 10,598 people. This community is part of a bigger area that includes cities like Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. It's also part of the even larger New York City metropolitan area.
You can find Myers Corner in the town of Wappinger. It is located near County Route 93 and County Route 94. The Myers Corners School is also in this area.
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Exploring Myers Corner's Location
Myers Corner is in the eastern part of the town of Wappinger. Its exact location is 41°35′34″N 73°52′21″W / 41.59278°N 73.87250°W. To its west, it borders the village of Wappingers Falls. To the east, a stream called Sprout Creek forms the boundary with the town of East Fishkill.
This community is about 8 miles (13 km) south of the city of Poughkeepsie. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of the city of Beacon.
Land and Water in Myers Corner
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Myers Corner CDP covers a total area of about 8.59 square miles (22.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 8.54 square miles (22.12 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Myers Corner?
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| 2020 | 10,598 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 5,546 people living in Myers Corner. These people lived in 1,808 homes, and 1,583 of these were families. The population density was about 1,301 people per square mile (502 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Myers Corner were White (86.57%). There were also people who identified as African American (4.31%), Asian (5.46%), Native American (0.22%), and Pacific Islander (0.05%). About 6.31% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most households (77.8%) were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Myers Corner was 38 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Myers Corner para niños
