North Castle, New York Facts for Kids

North Castle is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is a great place to live and learn! In 2020, about 12,408 people called North Castle home. The town is made up of three smaller areas called hamlets: Armonk, Banksville, and North White Plains.

Geography of North Castle
Population and People
Communities in North Castle
Economy and Jobs
- Major Companies in Armonk
- Top Employers in North Castle
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Geography of North Castle

North Castle covers a total area of about 26.5 square miles (68.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 24.1 square miles (62.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers), is water. This means about 9% of the town's area is covered by water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1790	2,478	—
1820	1,135	—
1830	1,653	45.6%
1840	2,058	24.5%
1850	2,189	6.4%
1860	2,487	13.6%
1870	1,996	−19.7%
1880	1,818	−8.9%
1890	1,475	−18.9%
1900	1,471	−0.3%
1910	1,522	3.5%
1920	1,705	12.0%
1930	2,540	49.0%
1940	3,306	30.2%
1950	3,855	16.6%
1960	6,797	76.3%
1970	9,591	41.1%
1980	9,467	−1.3%
1990	10,061	6.3%
2000	10,849	7.8%
2010	11,841	9.1%
2020	12,408	4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, North Castle had 12,408 residents. The town has grown steadily over the years. Many families live here, with a good number of households having children under 18. The community is diverse, with people from various backgrounds living together.

Communities in North Castle

North Castle is divided into three main areas, each called a hamlet. These hamlets have their own unique feel and features.

Armonk Hamlet

Armonk is in the middle of North Castle. It's where the town government offices are located. You can also find the main town library here. It's a central hub for the community.

Banksville Hamlet

Banksville is in the eastern part of the town. It's sometimes called the "Eastern District of North Castle." This hamlet is quite close to the state of Connecticut.

North White Plains Hamlet

North White Plains is in the southern part of the town. It's located south of the Kensico Reservoir Dam and east of the Bronx River. A famous historical building, the Elijah Miller House, is in North White Plains. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This house is a cool place to learn about the past!

Economy and Jobs

North Castle is home to several big companies. This is partly because it's close to Manhattan and has a nice, quiet setting.

Major Companies in Armonk

IBM headquarters

IBM: This huge technology company has its world headquarters in Armonk. Their main building, called CHQ, is very large. It sits on land that used to be an apple orchard.
Swiss Re: The American headquarters for this global insurance company is also in Armonk. It has a great view of the Kensico Reservoir.
M.E. Sharpe: This company, which publishes academic books and journals, also has its main office in Armonk.

Top Employers in North Castle

Many people work for these companies and organizations in North Castle. Here are some of the top employers:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	IBM	850
2	Byram Hills School District	498
3	Swiss Re	450
4	Breezemont Day Camp	267
5	MBIA	192
6	JMC	150
7	Opengate Inc	100
8	Moderne Barn	80
9	Byram Hills School Transportation	77
10	Sotheby's International Realty	75

North Castle, New York facts for kids

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