Greenburgh, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenburgh, New York
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| Town of Greenburgh | ||
Greenburgh Town Hall
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Location of Greenburgh, New York
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| County | Westchester | |
| Founded | 1788 | |
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| • Type | Civil township | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.11 sq mi (93.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 30.31 sq mi (78.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 5.80 sq mi (15.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 95,397 | |
| • Density | 3,147.38/sq mi (1,215.25/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
10603, 10607, 10530, others
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| Area code(s) | 914 | |
| FIPS code | 36-30367 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979017 | |
Greenburgh is a town located in western Westchester County, New York. In 2020, about 95,397 people lived here. The town includes six smaller villages and other areas that are not part of any village.
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History of Greenburgh
Greenburgh grew up along the Hudson River, which was an important travel route for a long time. Early settlers were mostly from northern Europe, like the Dutch and English. People living in Greenburgh were involved in the American Revolutionary War.
The Romer-Van Tassel House was Greenburgh's first town hall, starting in 1793. It's now a historic landmark. Other important historic places include the Church of St. Joseph of Arimathea and Odell House. A monument for the Spanish American War in Mount Hope Cemetery is also a historic site.
Geography and Location
Greenburgh is next to the city of Yonkers to the south. To the north is the town of Mount Pleasant. To the east are the city of White Plains and the town of Scarsdale. The Hudson River forms the western border.
The Tappan Zee Bridge connects Tarrytown in Greenburgh with South Nyack across the river.
The town covers about 93.5 square kilometers (36.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 78.5 square kilometers (30.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 15.0 square kilometers (5.8 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,450 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,064 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,195 | 6.3% | |
| 1840 | 3,361 | 53.1% | |
| 1850 | 4,291 | 27.7% | |
| 1860 | 8,929 | 108.1% | |
| 1870 | 10,790 | 20.8% | |
| 1880 | 8,934 | −17.2% | |
| 1890 | 11,613 | 30.0% | |
| 1900 | 15,564 | 34.0% | |
| 1910 | 21,148 | 35.9% | |
| 1920 | 23,881 | 12.9% | |
| 1930 | 35,821 | 50.0% | |
| 1940 | 40,145 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 47,527 | 18.4% | |
| 1960 | 76,213 | 60.4% | |
| 1970 | 85,827 | 12.6% | |
| 1980 | 82,881 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 83,816 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 86,764 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 88,400 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 95,397 | 7.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 86,764 people living in Greenburgh. The population density was about 2,842 people per square mile. Most people were White (72.41%), with significant numbers of African American (13.07%) and Asian (8.77%) residents. About 9.02% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Greenburgh was 40 years old. About 23.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities and Villages
Greenburgh has six official villages, where about half of its population lives. The other half lives in areas that are not part of any village. These areas are sometimes called "hamlets."
Villages in Greenburgh
The six villages in Greenburgh are:
Unincorporated Areas
The unincorporated areas are parts of Greenburgh that are not inside any village. These areas include:
Other smaller neighborhoods in these areas include East Irvington, North Elmsford, and South Ardsley.
Getting Around Greenburgh
Many major roads pass through Greenburgh, making it easy to travel. These include:
- Interstate 87 (the New York State Thruway)
- Cross Westchester Expressway
- Saw Mill River Parkway
- Bronx River Parkway
- Sprain Brook Parkway
- U.S. Route 9
- Several New York State Routes like 9A, 100, and 119.
The Metro-North Railroad has two lines that serve Greenburgh. The Hudson Line runs along the west side with stations in Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Tarrytown. The Harlem Line runs through the east side with a station in Hartsdale.
The Bee-Line Bus System also serves the town. The HudsonLink Bus Service connects Greenburgh across the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to Rockland County.
Economy and Jobs
The main office for the Westchester Library System is located in Greenburgh, in the area of Elmsford. In 2014, the average income per person in Greenburgh was about $55,049. The average income for a household was about $100,282.
Famous People from Greenburgh
Many well-known people have lived in Greenburgh, including:
- Freddie Blassie, a professional wrestler
- Cab Calloway, a famous jazz musician
- Roy Campanella, a professional baseball player
- Biff Henderson, a television personality
- Moms Mabley, a comedian
- Donovan Mitchell, an NBA basketball player
- Gordon Parks, a photographer
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a pastor and politician
- Adam Clayton Powell III, a journalist
- Dana Reeve, an actress
- Hazel Scott, a jazz singer
Images for kids
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Greenburgh Town Hall
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Hartsdale, an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Greenburgh
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Greenburgh Public Library
See also
In Spanish: Greenburgh para niños
