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Sullivan County

Population in July 2008: 1,464. Population change since 2000: +3.5%
 

Males: 745  (51.0%)
Females: 719  (49.0%)

Median resident age:  44.2 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,413 (it was $38,824 in 2000)
Tusten:  $49,413
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,089
Tusten:  $23,089
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $186,930 (it was $92,900 in 2000)
Tusten:  $186,930
New York:  $311,000

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Races in Tusten:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.1%)
  • Black (6.9%)
  • Hispanic (3.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Other race (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Tusten: 90.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (33.0%), Irish (24.0%), English (11.4%), Italian (11.4%), Polish (5.4%), Scotch-Irish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

Land area: 47.3 square miles.

Population density: 31 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Tusten

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 15.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 39.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tusten town

  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

55 residents are foreign born (2.8% Europe, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:  3.9%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Tusten:  1.9% ($1,779)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
Tusten satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (37.0 miles , pop. 76,415).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (72.5 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (77.7 miles , pop. 1,537,195).

Nearest cities: Narrowsburg, NY (1.9 miles ), Cochecton, NY (2.5 miles ), Highland, NY (2.5 miles ), Smallwood, NY (3.2 miles ), Bethel, NY (3.3 miles ), Lumberland, NY (3.4 miles ), Delaware, NY (3.5 miles ), Hawley borough, PA (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $98,900
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,600
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $101,800
  • 2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2004: 28 buildings, average cost: $148,200
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $314,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.59 N, Longitude: 74.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)



Average climate in Tusten, New York

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Tusten-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.7 miles away from the Tusten town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

On 7/14/1988, a category 3 tornado 30.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Tusten-area historical earthquake activity is below New York state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.8 miles away from Tusten center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 68.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2007 at 01:56:48, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 2.7 LG, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 91.4 miles away from Tusten center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 81.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tusten:
  • CATSKILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; CALLICOON, NY)
  • WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; HONESDALE, PA)
  • CATSKILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; HARRIS, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tusten:
  • ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; MIDDLETOWN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,486)
  • MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; SCRANTON, PA; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON (about 37 miles; SCRANTON, PA; FT enrollment: 4,093)
  • EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 39 miles; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA; FT enrollment: 4,985)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ (about 47 miles; NEW PALTZ, NY; FT enrollment: 6,334)
  • WILKES UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; WILKES BARRE, PA; FT enrollment: 2,438)
  • UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (about 55 miles; WEST POINT, NY; FT enrollment: 4,088)

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Notable locations in Tusten: Smith Switch (A), Welmet Camps (B), Tusten Station (C), Beaver Brook Corners (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Tusten: Saint Francis Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Beaver Brook Cemetery (1), Tusten Cemetery (2), Lava Cemetery (3), Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery (4), Glen Cove Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Mahls Pond (A), Davis Pond (B), Welmet Lake (C), Clarks Pond (D), Silver Lake (E), Luxton Lake (F), Fox Lake (G), Freys Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Balsam Brook (A), Racine Brook (B), Lily Brook (C), Narrow Falls Brook (D), Grassy Swamp Brook (E), Cow Swale Brook (F), Perry Pond Brook (G), Spruce Creek (H), Smith Mill Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  63.0%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.5%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  9.2%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.3%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Tusten, NY


76 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Tusten compared to New York state average:
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County New York:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (71%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Tusten

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Reformed Church in America
Adherents55.8%9.5%3.0%2.6%1.6%
Congregations13.3%30.0%4.4%8.9%5.6%
NameFree Methodist Church of North AmericaEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents0.9%0.8%0.7%0.7%24.4%
Congregations3.3%3.3%5.6%2.2%23.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,136 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.48%
New York average:  5.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Orange County, NY  1.84% ($42,238 average AGI)
from Ulster County, NY  0.53% ($32,431)
from Queens County, NY  0.42% ($56,425)


6.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,212 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.59%
New York average:  6.26%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($257 average AGI)
Sullivan County:  0.07%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Orange County, NY  1.17% ($34,324 average AGI)
to Ulster County, NY  0.41% ($32,473)
to New York County, NY  0.23% ($50,597)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tusten:
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNJ (1160 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVERSAL B/CASTING OF NEW YORK,INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tusten:
  • WYCY (105.3 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDNH-FM (95.3 FM; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQFN (100.1 FM; FOREST CITY, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WBYH (89.1 FM; HAWLEY, PA; Owner: 4 RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS B/G COMPANY)
  • WSUL (98.3 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: REYNOLDS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJFF (90.5 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WPDA (106.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTSX (96.7 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: PORT JERVIS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDNB (102.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCWI (94.3 FM; CARBONDALE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGWR (88.1 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WOSR (91.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WZAD (97.3 FM; WURTSBORO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJUX (99.7 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: MONTICELLO MOUNTAIN TOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WXHD (90.1 FM; MOUNT HOPE, NY; Owner: AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGGY (101.3 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRPJ (88.9 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tusten:
  • WWPS-LP (Channel 8; HAWLEY, ETC., PA; Owner: ROBERT G. NEUHAUS)
  • W30AZ (Channel 30; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • W51BN (Channel 51; WHITE LAKE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 10
Total length: 13 meters (43ft)
Total costs: $3,936,000
Total average daily traffic: 6,761
Total average daily truck traffic: 539
Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic: 8,846

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 1
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 3
  • 1940-1949: 3
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Tusten, NY

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