West Hurley, New York facts for kids
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West Hurley, 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 | 3.79 sq mi (9.81 km2) |
| • Land | 3.79 sq mi (9.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,917 |
| • Density | 506.21/sq mi (195.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12491
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-80291 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969272 |
West Hurley is a small community called a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,917 people lived here.
West Hurley is part of the Town of Hurley. It is also located inside the beautiful Catskill Park. You can find West Hurley northwest of Kingston along Route 28.
An interesting fact about West Hurley is that the original village was flooded. This happened when the Ashokan Reservoir was built. The community was then moved to its current spot. Today, it sits on the northern side of the reservoir.
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Geography of West Hurley
West Hurley is located at coordinates 42°0′16″N 74°6′34″W / 42.00444°N 74.10944°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The community covers an area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of West Hurley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,105 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,939 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,917 | −1.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,105 people living in West Hurley. There were 866 households, which are groups of people living together. About 600 of these were families.
The population density was about 557 people per square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area.
Many different groups of people live in West Hurley. Most residents were White (94.54%). There were also African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. Some people identified with two or more races. About 2.09% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 29% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (56.7%) were married couples living together. Some households (9.1%) had a female head with no husband. About 30.7% were not families.
Around 25.3% of all households were single individuals. About 11% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.40 people. The average family had 2.89 people.
Age and Income
The population of West Hurley has a mix of ages. About 22.4% were under 18 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in West Hurley was 46 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $54,615. For families, the average income was $66,250.
See also
In Spanish: West Hurley para niños
