Saugerties South, New York facts for kids
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Saugerties South, New York
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U.S. Census reference map
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,442 |
| • Density | 2,290.81/sq mi (884.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-65310 |
Saugerties South is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized town or city.
In 2020, about 2,442 people lived here. Saugerties South is located just south of the Village of Saugerties. It is also near the Esopus Creek and part of the larger Town of Saugerties. A main road, U.S. Route 9W, goes right through the community.
Exploring Saugerties South's Location
Saugerties South is sometimes called Barclay Heights. It is located at a specific point on the map: 42 degrees, 3 minutes, 34 seconds North and 73 degrees, 57 minutes, 22 seconds West.
This community covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.0 square mile (2.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Saugerties South sits right on the west bank of the Hudson River. This means it has beautiful views and access to the famous river.
Understanding the Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,285 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,218 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,442 | 10.1% | |
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The population of Saugerties South has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 2,285 people. By 2010, the number went down slightly to 2,218. However, in the most recent count in 2020, the population grew to 2,442 people.
In 2000, about 25.8% of the people living in Saugerties South were under 18 years old. About 16.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 39 years.
Learning and Schools
Children and teens in Saugerties South attend schools in the Saugerties Central School District. The main high school for students in this area is Saugerties High School.
