Tillson, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tillson, New York
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Tillson, looking north along the main highway
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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 | 2.37 sq mi (6.14 km2) |
| • Land | 2.35 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,516 |
| • Density | 646.48/sq mi (249.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12486
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-73902 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0967526 |
Tillson is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 1,516 people lived in Tillson. You can find Tillson in the Town of Rosendale. It is located along New York State Routes 32 and 213.
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Exploring Tillson's Location
Tillson is located at specific coordinates: 41.831082 degrees North and -74.072072 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Areas
According to the United States Census Bureau, Tillson covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (6.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, roughly 2.3 square miles (6.07 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Tillson's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Tillson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,709 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,586 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,516 | −4.4% | |
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Who Lives in Tillson?
In 2000, there were 1,709 people living in Tillson. These people lived in 629 households, and 452 of these were families. The community had about 738 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Tillson were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.93% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 629 households in 2000:
- About 37.4% had children under 18 living there.
- 58.7% were married couples living together.
- 9.5% were households led by a female without a husband.
- 28.0% were not families.
About 20% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Around 8.7% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.72 people in each household and 3.16 people in each family.
Age Groups in Tillson
The population in Tillson is made up of people of all ages. In 2000:
- 28.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 5.4% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.0% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.2% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.6% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Tillson was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95.5 males.
See also
- In Spanish: Tillson para niños
