Verplanck, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Verplanck, New York
settlement_type = CDP
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Westchester
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area_land_km2 = 1.8
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 0.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 777
population_density_km2 = 432.9
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 18
elevation_ft = 59
latd = 41 |latm = 15 |lats = 11 |latNS = N
longd = 73 |longm = 57 |longs = 35 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 10596
area_code = 914
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Verplanck is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York.

Geography

Verplanck is located at coor dms|41|15|11|N|73|57|35|W|city (41.252930, -73.959664)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²).0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it is water. The total area is 11.54% water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 777 people, 300 households, and 204 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 1,121.1 per square mile (434.8/km²). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 448.7/sq mi (174.0/km²). The racial makeup of the hamlet was 95.88% White, 0.26% Asian, 2.19% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.82% of the population.

There were 300 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the hamlet the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the hamlet was $36,548, and the median income for a family was $51,375. Males had a median income of $50,526 versus $27,250 for females. The per capita income for the hamlet was $19,842. About 20.2% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under age 18 and 38.0% of those age 65 or over.

Tourist Attractions

Verplanck is the home of a replica of the ship the Half Moon, with which Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River.

Verplanck is also known for its Revolutionary War History - specifically the location of the Kings Ferry between Stony Point and Verplancks' Point.

In popular culture

The film "Drowning Mona" (2000) is set in Verplanck.
Mel Gibson and his family lived on 7th street in Verplanck until the draft was in effect, when his father decided they would move upstate. From there the Gibsons moved to Australia.

Joseph A. McGuire is the Honorary Mayor. He can generally be found riding around town on his ATV.

References

External links

* [http://www.mountgulian.org/verplanck.html Verplanck family in the Hudson Valley]