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Dutchess County

Population in July 2007: 26,697. Population change since 2000: +0.9%
 

Males: 13,265  (49.7%)
Females: 13,432  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  36.3 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $72,355 (it was $58,079 in 2000)
Wappinger:  $72,355
New York:  $53,514

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $355,074 (it was $155,700 in 2000)
Wappinger:  $355,074
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $342,099; Detached houses: $372,513; Townhouses or other attached units: $258,747; In 2-unit structures: $394,013; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $141,299; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $127,578; Mobile homes: $48,699

Wappinger, NY residents, houses, and apartments details

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Races in Wappinger:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.6%)
  • Hispanic (7.9%)
  • Black (5.0%)
  • Other race (2.4%)
  • Asian Indian (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • Chinese (1.3%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Wappinger: 140.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Italian (28.5%), Irish (24.6%), German (16.5%), English (7.8%), Polish (5.0%), United States (2.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 3/20/1875

Land area: 27.3 square miles.

Population density: 979 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




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For population 25 years and over in Wappinger

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wappinger town

  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

2,734 residents are foreign born (3.8% Europe, 3.5% Asia, 2.5% Latin America).

This town:  10.4%
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:

Wappinger:  2.1% ($3,273)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (26.1 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (51.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Wappingers Falls, NY (1.1 miles ), Myers Corner, NY (1.2 miles ), Brinckerhoff, NY (1.8 miles ), Fishkill, NY (1.9 miles ), Crown Heights, NY (2.0 miles ), Marlboro, NY (2.0 miles ), Fishkill, NY (2.1 miles ), Spackenkill, NY (2.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 22 buildings, average cost: $120,800
  • 1997: 32 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 1998: 39 buildings, average cost: $130,400
  • 1999: 37 buildings, average cost: $137,400
  • 2000: 25 buildings, average cost: $165,800
  • 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $190,700
  • 2002: 32 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2003: 31 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2004: 47 buildings, average cost: $224,700
  • 2005: 37 buildings, average cost: $218,800
  • 2006: 50 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2007: 52 buildings, average cost: $157,900

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 41.59 N, Longitude: 73.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Wappinger household income distribution Wappinger home values distribution

Wappinger, New York business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Unemployment in December 2008:
Here:  3.7%
New York:  4.5%


Unemployment by year (%)


Historical population


Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Computer and electronic products (11%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Computer specialists (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)



Wappinger-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 2% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 48.7 miles away from the Wappinger town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/14/1988, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.6 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Hospitals/medical centers near Wappinger:
  • HUDSON RIVER PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (about 8 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • VASSAR BROTHERS HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Wappinger, NY

Amtrak station near Wappinger:
  • 9 miles: POUGHKEEPSIE (41 MAIN ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wappinger:
  • MARIST COLLEGE (about 8 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,646)
  • DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,112)
  • CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (about 14 miles; HYDE PARK, NY; FT enrollment: 2,028)
  • VASSAR COLLEGE (about 15 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (about 16 miles; WEST POINT, NY; FT enrollment: 4,088)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ (about 16 miles; NEW PALTZ, NY; FT enrollment: 6,334)
  • WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DANBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 4,297)

Wappinger map

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Notable location: City of New York Delaware Water Supply (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Middlebush Cemetery (1), Van Dyne Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Greens Pond (A), Oniad, Lake (B), Cranberry Bog (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Jackson Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Wappinger: Mesier Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Wappinger and their reported violations in the past:

LAZY ACRES (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-05-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-06-2003)

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.4%
Whole state:  65.7%

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

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.1%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.1%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wappinger, NY


People in group quarters in Wappinger
  • 62 people in nursing homes
  • 59 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 34 people in other group homes
  • 19 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Wappinger compared to New York state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Dutchess County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (45%)
  • Utility gas (39%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religon statistics for Wappinger

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchReformed Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents73.8%4.1%3.1%2.8%2.2%
Congregations14.0%12.9%6.4%13.5%3.5%
NameMuslim EstimatePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther religions
Adherents2.0%1.7%1.4%1.0%7.9%
Congregations1.8%7.6%2.9%4.7%32.7%
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.


5.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,592 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.47%
New York average:  5.41%

0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries ($319 average AGI)
Dutchess County:  0.11%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Westchester County, NY  0.98% ($65,776 average AGI)
from Putnam County, NY  0.50% ($56,843)
from Ulster County, NY  0.44% ($40,996)


6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($53,396 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.11%
New York average:  6.26%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($547 average AGI)
Dutchess County:  0.08%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ulster County, NY  0.66% ($50,134 average AGI)
to Westchester County, NY  0.40% ($55,988)
to Orange County, NY  0.36% ($50,588)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wappinger:
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wappinger:
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W202AR (88.3 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WHUD (100.7 FM; PEEKSKILL, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • W299AG (107.7 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • W272AV (102.3 FM; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)

TV broadcast stations around Wappinger:
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WRNN-TV (Channel 62; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFME-TV (Channel 66; WEST MILFORD, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • W42AE (Channel 42; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 12
Total length: 25 meters (82ft)
Total costs: $13,723,000
Total average daily traffic: 112,896
Total average daily truck traffic: 6,958

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 2
  • 1970-1979: 0
  • 1980-1989: 5
  • 1990-1999: 3
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Wappinger, NY

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: N2MTK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00339445
    Grant Date: 03/23/2001, Expiration Date: 06/18/2011
    Registrant: Frank Congedo, 1 Sherwood Heights, Wappinger, NY 12590


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