Orangeburg, New York
Encyclopedia
Orangeburg hamlet in the Town of Orangetown
Rockland County
, New York
, United States
located north of Tappan
; south of Blauvelt
; east of Pearl River
and west of Piermont
. The population was 3,388 at the 2000 census.
, “Last Stop USA,” the largest World War II Army embarkation camp, 1.3 million US service personnel en route to Europe were processed at a sprawling camp that covered most of the town. It is also home to what was once one of the world's largest psychiatric hospitals, Rockland Psychiatric Center, formerly called Rockland State Hospital. Orangeburg Pipe
was once manufactured here. Before plastic pipes it was the standard alternative to metal pipes especially for sewer and outdoor drainage applications.
After World War II
even through it lies only 19 miles (30.6 km) north of New York City, Orangeburg was a very rural place with few residents many of whom lived quite modestly in former soldier housing. That lasted until the late 1950's when developers introduced modern suburban housing to young couples who saw them as a great alternative to city living. Today, Orangeburg is a suburb of New York City with housing values that belie its modest past.
of 2000, there were 3,388 people, 1,335 households, and 890 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,090.7 per square mile (420.6/km²). There were 1,350 housing units at an average density of 434.6/sq mi (167.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.19% White, 2.21% African American, 0.15% Native American, 14.64% Asian, 1.24% from other races
, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population.
There were 1,335 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples
living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the community the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $66,045, and the median income for a family was $77,679. Males had a median income of $52,029 versus $40,438 for females. The average home or condo value in 2009 is $497,904 About 1.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
in Midtown Manhattan
on Coach USA
Rockland Coaches bus route #20. The #20 bus travels through Orangeburg along Western Highway, where there are stops on Highview Avenue and Orangeburg Road. Additionally, Transport of Rockland
(TOR) Bus #92 offers service to Artopee Way in Nyack
and to the Spring Valley
Transit Center, and TOR Bus #97 offers service from Orangeburg Road and New York State Route 303
to Oak Tree Road in Tappan, New York
and to the Park and Ride on Highway 9W in Stony Point, New York
.
Orangetown, New York
Orangetown is a town in Rockland County, New York, United States located in the southeast part of the county. It is northwest of New York City; north of New Jersey; east of the town of Ramapo; south of the town of Clarkstown; west of the Hudson River. The population was 47,711 at the 2000 census.-...
Rockland County
Rockland County, New York
Rockland County is a suburban county 15 miles to the northwest of Manhattan and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area, in the U.S. state of New York. It is the southernmost county in New York west of the Hudson River, and the smallest county in New York outside of New York City. The...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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located north of Tappan
Tappan, New York
Tappan is a hamlet in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Old Tappan, New Jersey; east of Nauraushaun and Pearl River; south of Blauvelt and west of Palisades and Sparkill...
; south of Blauvelt
Blauvelt, New York
Blauvelt is a hamlet , formerly known as Greenbush and then Blauveltville, in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Tappan; east of Nauraushaun and Pearl River; south of Central Nyack and west of Orangeburg...
; east of Pearl River
Pearl River, New York
Pearl River is a hamlet , in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States located east of Nauraushaun; north of the state of New Jersey; south of Nanuet and west of Blauvelt...
and west of Piermont
Piermont, New York
Piermont is a village in Rockland County, New York, United States. Piermont is in the town of Orangetown, located north of the hamlet of Palisades; east of Sparkill and south of Grand View-on-Hudson, on the west bank of the Hudson River. The population was 2,607 at the 2000 census.The village's...
. The population was 3,388 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Orangeburg is located at 41°2′41"N 73°57′12"W (41.044796, -73.953404).History
Orangeburg was home to Camp ShanksCamp Shanks
Camp Shanks, named after Major General David Carey Shanks was a United States Army installation in and around Orangeburg in the Town of Orangetown, New York. Situated near the juncture of the Erie Railroad and the Hudson River, it served as a point of embarkation for troops departing overseas...
, “Last Stop USA,” the largest World War II Army embarkation camp, 1.3 million US service personnel en route to Europe were processed at a sprawling camp that covered most of the town. It is also home to what was once one of the world's largest psychiatric hospitals, Rockland Psychiatric Center, formerly called Rockland State Hospital. Orangeburg Pipe
Orangeburg pipe
Orangeburg pipe is bitumenized fiber pipe made from layers of wood pulp and pitch pressed together. It was used from the 1860s through the 1970s, when it was replaced by PVC pipe for water delivery and ABS pipe for drain-waste-vent applications. The name comes from Orangeburg, New York, the town...
was once manufactured here. Before plastic pipes it was the standard alternative to metal pipes especially for sewer and outdoor drainage applications.
After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
even through it lies only 19 miles (30.6 km) north of New York City, Orangeburg was a very rural place with few residents many of whom lived quite modestly in former soldier housing. That lasted until the late 1950's when developers introduced modern suburban housing to young couples who saw them as a great alternative to city living. Today, Orangeburg is a suburb of New York City with housing values that belie its modest past.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,388 people, 1,335 households, and 890 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,090.7 per square mile (420.6/km²). There were 1,350 housing units at an average density of 434.6/sq mi (167.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.19% White, 2.21% African American, 0.15% Native American, 14.64% Asian, 1.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.58% of the population.
There were 1,335 households out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the community the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the area was $66,045, and the median income for a family was $77,679. Males had a median income of $52,029 versus $40,438 for females. The average home or condo value in 2009 is $497,904 About 1.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Historical Markers
- Colonial Orangetown - Orangeburg & Hunt Roads
- Clausland Cemetery - Greenbush Road at Mountain Avenue
- Michael Salyer (March 8, 1757 - April 9, 1810) House - 213 Blue Hill Road
- Shanks Village - 26 Orangeburg Road
- Veterans Memorial Park
Landmarks and places of Interest
- Camp ShanksCamp ShanksCamp Shanks, named after Major General David Carey Shanks was a United States Army installation in and around Orangeburg in the Town of Orangetown, New York. Situated near the juncture of the Erie Railroad and the Hudson River, it served as a point of embarkation for troops departing overseas...
Museum and Monument - Independence Ave - During World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
over 1.3 million G.I.'s were out processed from Camp Shanks to EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. ItalianItalian peopleThe Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
and GermanGermansThe Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
POWPrisoner of warA prisoner of war or enemy prisoner of war is a person, whether civilian or combatant, who is held in custody by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict...
's were housed and repatriated here. Located at Independence Avenue & Lowe La. off Western Highway. The museum is located on South Greenbush Road near the intersection of Routes 303 and 340 and is open on weekends.
Public transportation
Orangeburg can be reached from the Port Authority Bus TerminalPort Authority Bus Terminal
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City...
in Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square...
on Coach USA
Coach USA
Coach USA LLC is a holding company for various American transportation service providers providing scheduled intercity bus service, local and commuter bus transit, city sightseeing, tour, yellow school bus, and charter bus service...
Rockland Coaches bus route #20. The #20 bus travels through Orangeburg along Western Highway, where there are stops on Highview Avenue and Orangeburg Road. Additionally, Transport of Rockland
Transport of Rockland
The Transport of Rockland is the bus system for Rockland County, New York, providing service along major routes in Rockland County, as well as connections to Clarkstown Mini-Trans in Clarkstown, Spring Valley Jitney in Spring Valley, the Bee-Line Bus System in Westchester as well as connections to...
(TOR) Bus #92 offers service to Artopee Way in Nyack
Nyack
Nyack may refer to:*Nyack, New York, a village*Nyack College, located in the village*USS Nyack, the name of two U.S. Navy vessels...
and to the Spring Valley
Spring Valley
-Places:In the United States of America:*Spring Valley, Arizona*Spring Valley, San Diego County, California*Spring Valley, Colusa County, California*Spring Valley, El Dorado County, California*Spring Valley, Lake County, California...
Transit Center, and TOR Bus #97 offers service from Orangeburg Road and New York State Route 303
New York State Route 303
New York State Route 303 is a north–south state highway in eastern Rockland County, New York, in the United States. It begins at the New Jersey state line in the hamlet of Tappan and ends later at an intersection with U.S. Route 9W in Clarkstown...
to Oak Tree Road in Tappan, New York
Tappan, New York
Tappan is a hamlet in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Old Tappan, New Jersey; east of Nauraushaun and Pearl River; south of Blauvelt and west of Palisades and Sparkill...
and to the Park and Ride on Highway 9W in Stony Point, New York
Stony Point, New York
Stony Point is a triangle-shaped town in Rockland County, United States. Rockland County is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. The town is located north of the town of Haverstraw, east and south of Orange County, New York, and west of the Hudson River and Westchester County. The population...
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