Pine Hill, New York facts for kids

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CDP and hamlet
Main Street in Pine Hill
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
Region	Catskills
County	Ulster
Incorporated	1895
Area
• Total	2.08 sq mi (5.40 km2)
• Land	2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	1,499 ft (457 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	275
• Density	132.53/sq mi (51.16/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	12465
Area code(s)	845
FIPS code	36-58057

Pine Hill is a small community in the western part of Shandaken town. It is located in Ulster County, New York, in the United States. Pine Hill is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately. In 2020, about 275 people lived there.

A Look Back: Pine Hill's History

Pine Hill became a popular place for tourists when the Ulster and Delaware Railroad arrived in 1872. People called it the "Saratoga" of the Catskills. This was because of a local company called Crystal Springs, which bottled water.

In 1895, Pine Hill officially became a village. This meant it had its own local government. However, in 1985, the people of Pine Hill voted to stop being a village. It then went back to being a hamlet, which is a smaller community without its own separate government.

Several buildings and structures in Pine Hill are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:

• The District School No. 14
• The Elm Street Stone Arch Bridge
• The Mill Street Stone Arch Bridge
• The Morton Memorial Library
• The Pine Hill Historic District (an area with many historic buildings)
• The Ulster House Hotel

Where is Pine Hill?

Pine Hill covers an area of about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.

The community is located inside the Catskill Park. This is a large park area in the Catskill Mountains, known for its beautiful nature and outdoor activities.

Who Lives in Pine Hill?

According to the 2020 census, 275 people live in Pine Hill. The number of people living there has stayed the same since 2010.

Most of the people living in Pine Hill are White (91.6%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 9.0% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

There are 149 households in Pine Hill. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 29% of these households have children under 18. The average household has about 1.85 people.

The age of people in Pine Hill varies. About 12.4% are under 18 years old. About 27.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age in Pine Hill is about 52.6 years.

Learning in Pine Hill

Students in Pine Hill attend schools that are part of the Onteora Central School District.

Pictures of Pine Hill

See also

In Spanish: Pine Hill (Nueva York) para niños