Stone Ridge, New York facts for kids
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Stone Ridge, New York
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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 | 6.00 sq mi (15.54 km2) |
| • Land | 5.95 sq mi (15.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,234 |
| • Density | 207.29/sq mi (80.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12484
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-71597 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0966515 |
Stone Ridge is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 1,234 people lived there.
Stone Ridge is located within the Town of Marbletown. You can find it along US 209, where it meets NY 213.
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History of Stone Ridge
The area has a rich past. The Main Street Historic District is a special part of Stone Ridge. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means its old buildings and history are protected.
Geography and Location
Stone Ridge is found at specific coordinates: 41 degrees, 50 minutes, 45 seconds north latitude and 74 degrees, 9 minutes, 23 seconds west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Stone Ridge covers about 5.2 square miles (13.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,173 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,173 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,234 | 5.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,173 people living in Stone Ridge. This number stayed the same in 2010. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,234 people.
In 2000, there were 458 households in Stone Ridge. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these were families. The average household had about 2.5 people.
Education
Stone Ridge is home to a few educational places:
- SUNY Ulster is a local college.
- The Rondout Valley Central School District serves the younger students in the area.
- High Meadow School is another school option for local children.
Notable People from Stone Ridge
Some interesting people have lived in Stone Ridge:
- Melissa Leo (born 1960) is a famous actress.
- Roger Kahn was an author. He wrote a well-known book called Boys of Summer.
See also
In Spanish: Stone Ridge para niños
