Watchtower, New York facts for kids
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Watchtower, New York
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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 Watchtower, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,709 |
| • Density | 2,403.66/sq mi (928.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12589
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-78487 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631241 |
Watchtower 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 United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Watchtower is located in the Town of Shawangunk. It is owned and run by the Watchtower Society. This organization is a legal part of Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian religious group. The Watchtower Society has been operating this community since 1963. In 2020, the population of Watchtower was 1,709 people.
Population Changes in Watchtower
The number of people living in Watchtower changes over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years. This helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Population Figures Over Time
Here's how the population of Watchtower has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,381 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,709 | −28.2% | |
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As you can see, the population was 2,381 in 2010 and decreased to 1,709 by 2020.
