Otisville, New York facts for kids
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Otisville, New York
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Main Street, Otisville in 2022
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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 Otisville, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 969 |
| • Density | 1,268.32/sq mi (489.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10963
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-55673 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959548 |
Otisville is a small village located in Orange County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 969 people lived there. It is part of a larger group of towns and cities, including Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Middletown. Otisville is located within the town of Mount Hope, close to its western border. The current mayor of Otisville is Brian Carey. The name "Otisville" is also used for two prisons and a train station nearby. These include the Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville and the Otisville Correctional Facility, a state prison. There is also the Otisville station on Metro-North Railroad's Port Jervis Line.
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A Look Back in Time
Otisville was first settled in 1816. The village got its name from Isaac Otis, who was an early settler and a local shop owner.
Near the village, there used to be a special hospital called a sanitarium. This hospital was for people who needed long-term care, often for illnesses like tuberculosis. Later, it became a training school for boys. This kind of school was sometimes called a "reform school" for young boys who had gotten into trouble. In the 1970s, this building was changed again and became a New York State prison.
Where is Otisville?
Otisville is located in New York State. Its exact coordinates are 41 degrees, 28 minutes, 15 seconds North and 74 degrees, 32 minutes, 22 seconds West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Otisville is found where two roads meet: New York State Route 211 and County Route 11.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 471 | — | |
| 1930 | 809 | — | |
| 1940 | 889 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 911 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 896 | −1.6% | |
| 1970 | 933 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 953 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,078 | 13.1% | |
| 2000 | 989 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,068 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 969 | −9.3% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Otisville has changed. In 1880, there were 471 residents. The population grew to 809 by 1930 and reached its highest point in 1990 with 1,078 people. By 2020, the population was 969.
In 2000, there were 989 people living in the village. About 37.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.78 people. The median age in the village was 37 years old.
Education in Otisville
The Minisink Valley Central School District serves the village of Otisville. This school district operates the Otisville Elementary School, which is where younger students in the village attend classes.
Famous People from Otisville
- Dorothy Young, an entertainer, was from Otisville.
Other Places Nearby
- Dragon Springs is another notable location in the area surrounding Otisville.
See also
In Spanish: Otisville (Nueva York) para niños
