Yorktown, New York | |
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| Town of Yorktown | |
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| Motto: Progress with Preservation | |
 Location of Yorktown, New York | |
| Coordinates:41°16′56″N73°48′33″W / 41.28222°N 73.80917°W /41.28222; -73.80917 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| • Town Supervisor | Ed Lachterman (R) |
| • Town Council | Sergio Esposito (R) Luciana Haughwout (R) |
| Area | |
• Total | 39.34 sq mi (101.90 km2) |
| • Land | 36.76 sq mi (95.21 km2) |
| • Water | 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 36,569 |
• Estimate (2022)[2] | 35,545 |
| • Density | 995/sq mi (384.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 10598 |
| Area code | 914 |
| FIPS code | 36-84077[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979663[4] |
| Website | yorktownny.org |
Yorktown is atown on the northern border ofWestchester County, New York, United States. Asuburb of theNew York City metropolitan area, it is approximately 38 miles (61 km) north of midtownManhattan. The population was 36,569 at the 2020 U.S. Census.[5]
Yorktown has a rich historical heritage. It was originally inhabited by one or more bands ofWappinger people, including theKitchawank. Most of Yorktown was part of the Manor of Cortlandt, a Royal Manor granted byKing William III for theVan Cortlandt family.[6]
TheCroton River, which runs through the southern part of Yorktown, was dammed by theNew York City water supply system to provide the city with its first major source of clean and reliable water.The first Croton Dam was located in Yorktown and broke in 1842, causing significant damage to property and major loss of life.[This paragraph needs citation(s)]
During theAmerican Revolution, Yorktown saw limited action. Late in the war, the Pines Bridge crossing of theCroton River was guarded by the1st Rhode Island Regiment made up of White,African American, andNative American soldiers. Several of the soldiers were killed, including the regiment's commander, ColonelChristopher Greene, on May 14, 1781, at theBattle of Pine's Bridge in Croton Heights. A memorial was erected at the Presbyterian Church inCrompond, New York. MajorJohn André, a British officer who communicated withBenedict Arnold, ate his final breakfast at the Underhill House at 370 Underhill Avenue on Hanover Street just before his capture and eventualhanging as a spy.[This paragraph needs citation(s)]
In 1788, the township was officially incorporated as Yorktown, commemorating theRevolutionary War victory of the Franco-Americansiege of Yorktown, nearYorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1781. The area had previously been known asHanover, with a now unwanted association with KingGeorge III.[This paragraph needs citation(s)]
Moving north after the battle of Yorktown, the French army camped at the site of today's French Hill Elementary School, where cannonballs and other relics have been found. Although rumors claim thatGeorge Washington passed through Yorktown, no factual records confirm this.[This paragraph needs citation(s)]
A Bicentennial Committee in 1988 reviewed the town's remaining historic sites and determined which should be preserved.[This paragraph needs citation(s)]
The town's northern border is the Town ofPutnam Valley inPutnam County. Its eastern border is the Town ofSomers. Its southern border is the Town ofNew Castle. Its western border is the Town ofCortlandt.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.3 square miles (102 km2), of which 36.8 square miles (95 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), or 6.57%, is water.[1]
| Climate data for Yorktown Heights, New York | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) | 73 (23) | 85 (29) | 95 (35) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 100 (38) | 100 (38) | 95 (35) | 87 (31) | 79 (26) | 73 (23) | 100 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.5 (1.9) | 38.6 (3.7) | 46.8 (8.2) | 59.7 (15.4) | 69.6 (20.9) | 78.0 (25.6) | 83.0 (28.3) | 81.1 (27.3) | 74.4 (23.6) | 62.5 (16.9) | 51.4 (10.8) | 40.8 (4.9) | 60.1 (15.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) | 17.9 (−7.8) | 25.4 (−3.7) | 35.9 (2.2) | 47.8 (8.8) | 55.2 (12.9) | 60.8 (16.0) | 59.3 (15.2) | 51.9 (11.1) | 40.9 (4.9) | 31.5 (−0.3) | 23.3 (−4.8) | 38.9 (3.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) | −10 (−23) | 0 (−18) | 14 (−10) | 30 (−1) | 38 (3) | 46 (8) | 39 (4) | 32 (0) | 20 (−7) | 11 (−12) | −9 (−23) | −15 (−26) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 3.72 (94) | 3.06 (78) | 4.10 (104) | 3.89 (99) | 3.91 (99) | 5.00 (127) | 4.32 (110) | 4.28 (109) | 4.80 (122) | 4.61 (117) | 4.24 (108) | 4.37 (111) | 50.30 (1,278) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.8 (22) | 12.6 (32) | 8.2 (21) | 1.8 (4.6) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.5 (1.3) | 7.6 (19) | 39.50 (100.3) |
| Average precipitation days | 11.1 | 8.6 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 10.5 | 122.3 |
| Average snowy days | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 16.9 |
| Source: NOAA[7] | |||||||||||||
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1790 | 1,609 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,991 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,141 | 7.5% | |
| 1840 | 2,819 | 31.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,273 | −19.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,231 | −1.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,625 | 17.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,481 | −5.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,378 | −4.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,421 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 3,020 | 24.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,441 | −52.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,724 | 89.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,642 | 33.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,731 | 29.9% | |
| 1960 | 16,453 | 247.8% | |
| 1970 | 28,064 | 70.6% | |
| 1980 | 31,988 | 14.0% | |
| 1990 | 33,467 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 36,318 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 36,081 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 36,569 | 1.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 35,545 | [2] | −2.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
As of theUnited States Census of 2000, there were 36,318 people, 12,556 households, and 9,831 families residing in the town.[3] The population density was 989.7 inhabitants per square mile (382.1/km2). There were 12,852 housing units at an average density of 350.2 units per square mile (135.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.64%White, 3.04%African American, 0.14%Native American, 3.44%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 1.30% fromother races and 1.43% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 5.82% of the population.
There were 12,556 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $133,819, and the median income for a family was $154,984 (these figures had risen to $137,253 and $159,413 respectively as of a 2014 estimate[9]). Males had a median income of $96,071 versus $75,899 for females. Theper capita income for the town was $63,570. About 1.1% of families and 1.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
For the 2010 census, the results showed 87.9% White, 3.3% African-American, 0.1% American Indian, 4.7% Asian, 9.4% Latino.[10]
Some of Yorktown's multiple ethnic groups, nationalities and religious communities are, for example, Italians, Mexicans and American Jews. There is an annual feast of San Gennaro represents the Italian community.[11] Also there are Irish, Japanese and African-Americans, among others.
Yorktown is governed by a five-member town board. It determines policy and is the branch of government that appropriates funds for governmental functions and services. The Board is composed of four Council members, who are elected for a four-year term, and the Supervisor who is elected for a two-year term. Terms are staggered. Two Council positions are elected at each biennial election.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2016 | 9140 | 47.99% | 9073 | 47.63% | 834 | 4.38% |
| 2020 | 10244 | 47.40% | 11099 | 51.35% | 270 | 1.25% |
The town is made up of five business hamlets: Mohegan Lake, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Crompond, and Yorktown Heights, and twelve historical residential neighborhoods each with their own unique character and identity.
The Town of Yorktown is served by four school districts:Yorktown Central School District,Lakeland Central School District,Croton-Harmon Union Free School District, andOssining Union Free School District.
The Yorktown School District encompasses a large part of the Town of Yorktown and small sections of Cortlandt and New Castle. The district includes two, grade K-3 elementary schools; one, grade 4-5 elementary school; one, grade 6-8 middle school; and one grade 9-12 high school.
Lakeland is a suburban school district located in the Northwest corner of Westchester County and includes parts of six towns: Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers in Westchester County; Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley in Putnam County. Lakeland includes five grade K-5 elementary schools, one grade 6-8 middle school, and two grade 9-12 high schools, as well as the Lakeland Alternative High School.
The Croton-Harmon School District encompasses parts of the towns of Cortlandt, Yorktown, and Ossining and includes the village of Croton-on-Hudson. The district population is approximately 15,000 with some 1,700 students attending Croton schools this year. The district includes one, grade K-4 elementary school; one, grade 5-8 middle school; and one, grade 9-12 high school.
The Ossining Union Free School District encompasses parts of the towns of Yorktown, New Castle, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, and the Village of Ossining. The district includes the Park Early childhood center, which houses three programs: First Steps for Ossining families with children ages 0 to 4, Pre-Kindergarten for four year-olds and Kindergarten, one grade 1-2 elementary school, one, grade 3-4 elementary school, one grade 5 elementary school, one grade 6-8 middle school, and one grade 9-12 high school.
The main site of theIBMThomas J. Watson Research Center is located in the Kitchawan part of Yorktown.
The headquarters for Contractors Register is located in the Hamlet of Jefferson Valley. Contractors Register publishesThe Blue Book of Building and Construction.[13]
Regional bankPCSB Bank is headquartered in Yorktown Heights.[14]
Jefferson Valley Mall, the area's major shopping center, is located in Yorktown, in the hamlet ofJefferson Valley.[15]
Parks in Yorktown includes several state parks:Donald J. Trump State Park (with north and south sections), sold to the state at a discount byDonald Trump, andFranklin D. Roosevelt State Park.[16] There are also many local parks: Downing Park, Granite Knolls Park, Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Kitchawan Preserve, part of theNorth County Trailway (now also known as the Empire State Trailway), Patriot Park, Railroad Park, Sylvan Glen Park Preserve,Teatown Lake Reservation (partially in the towns of Cortlandt and New Castle), Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve, and Woodlands Legacy Fields Park.
Yorktown once had five stations along theNew York and Putnam Railroad — Kitchawan, Croton Lake, Croton Heights, Yorktown Heights, and Amawalk. The railroad was purchased by theNew York Central Railroad, and ran into the early 1960s, when changes in vacation patterns impacting the numerous resort hotels further upline inLake Mahopac and the dominant car culture killed the rail service. The old right of way is now part of theNorth County Trailway, which runs north as far asCarmel, New York.[citation needed] There is currently no rail service in Yorktown, but there are multipleMetro-North Railroad stations nearby, inKatonah in the east on theHarlem Line andPeekskill on theHudson Line.
One of the New York Central stations was restored and today serves as the centerpiece of a small town park.
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