Woodstock (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Woodstock, 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 | 6.85 sq mi (17.75 km2) |
| • Land | 6.84 sq mi (17.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,521 |
| • Density | 368.35/sq mi (142.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12498
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-83041 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971721 |
Woodstock is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and also a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area defined for population counting. In 2020, about 2,521 people lived there.
Woodstock is located in the eastern part of the larger Town of Woodstock. It is found northwest of Kingston, a bigger city nearby. You can find Woodstock along NY 212, close to where it meets NY 375. Even though the famous Woodstock Festival shares its name, that big music event actually happened in a different place, not in Woodstock itself.
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Where is Woodstock Located?
Woodstock is in a specific spot at 42 degrees, 2 minutes, 24 seconds North and 74 degrees, 7 minutes, 2 seconds West. This is how its exact location is described using geographic coordinates.
How Big is Woodstock?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Woodstock is about 5.9 square miles (15.3 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part (about 0.17%) being water.
Who Lives in Woodstock?
The population of Woodstock has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during recent censuses:
- 2000: 2,187 people
- 2010: 2,088 people
- 2020: 2,521 people
What is the Population Like?
In 2000, there were 2,187 people living in Woodstock. These people lived in 1,124 different homes, and 528 of these were families. The population was spread out, with about 370 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Woodstock in 2000 were White (93.23%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.55%), Native American (0.23%), and Asian (1.78%) residents. Some people identified with other races (0.64%) or with two or more races (2.56%). About 3.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
How Do People Live in Woodstock?
Out of all the homes in 2000, about 19.6% had children under 18 living there. About 35.1% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes (9.1%) had a female head of household without a husband present. More than half of the homes (53.0%) were not families.
Many people lived alone; about 43.4% of all homes were individuals. Also, 14.1% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 1.94 people per home and 2.64 people per family.
What is the Age Range in Woodstock?
In 2000, the population of Woodstock had people of all ages:
- 16.9% were under 18 years old.
- 5.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 36.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Woodstock was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were about 90 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 87.4 males.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a home in Woodstock was $38,594. For families, the average income was $46,467. Men generally earned about $31,000, while women earned about $30,357. The per capita income (income per person) for Woodstock was $28,478.
About 7.5% of families and 11.9% of all people in Woodstock lived below the poverty line. This included 15.7% of those under 18 and 4.9% of those aged 65 or older.
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U.S. Census Map
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
