Walker Valley, New York facts for kids
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Walker Valley, New York
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Looking into Walker Valley from the east along NY 52
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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 | 3.25 sq mi (8.41 km2) |
| • Land | 3.24 sq mi (8.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,269 |
| • Density | 391.91/sq mi (151.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12588
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-77948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0973199 |
Walker Valley is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a named area that the government tracks for population, but it's not an official town or city.
Walker Valley is located in the western part of the Town of Shawangunk. Most people think of it as the area covered by the 12588 ZIP code. In 2020, about 1,269 people lived there.
This community is one of three main areas that local people use to describe the Town of Shawangunk. The other two are Wallkill and Pine Bush. Walker Valley is found along NY 52. This is where the land starts to go uphill towards the Shawangunk Ridge.
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History of Walker Valley
This community had a different name a long time ago. Until 1862, it was called "Jamesburgh." After that year, its name was changed to Walker Valley, which is what we know it as today.
Geography of Walker Valley
Walker Valley is located at coordinates 41°38′32″N 74°22′21″W / 41.64222°N 74.37250°W. It covers a total area of about 8.41 square kilometers (3.25 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The community is situated where NY Route 52 begins to climb the eastern side of the Shawangunk Ridge. It is also close to the border of Sullivan County.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Walker Valley has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 758 | — | |
| 2010 | 853 | 12.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,269 | 48.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 758 people living in Walker Valley. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,269 people.
Notable People
- Akiva Goldsman is a famous screenwriter who lived in Walker Valley. He wrote the script for the movie A Beautiful Mind.
See also
In Spanish: Walker Valley para niños
