Red Hook, New York
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Red Hook is a town in Dutchess County
, New York
, United States
. The population was reported to be 11,319 during the 2010 census. The name is supposedly derived from the red foliage on trees on a small strip of land on the Hudson River
. The town contains two villages; the village of Red Hook
and the village of Tivoli
. The town is in the northwest part of Dutchess County. US 9 and State Route 9G
pass through the town.
The town also contains two hamlets. Bard College
is in the hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson
. The Unification Theological Seminary
is in the hamlet of Barrytown
. Both hamlets are located on the Hudson River
and within the Hudson River Historic District
.
and Livingston). Over 700 students are enrolled in the high school. Enrollment in the elementary and middle schools is growing each year. Grades Kindergarten to 5th attend the Mill Road Elementary School, grades 6-8 attend the Linden Avenue Middle School, and grades 9-12 attend the Red Hook High School.
In sports, Red Hook High School is ranked Class A in soccer, basketball, softball and baseball as well as Class B in all other sports, It is located in the Section 9 district. Recently in one season, 5 out of 8 sports teams won Section Nine titles. The 4×8 relay team took 2nd place at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Meet, claiming runner-up status. The Basketball team is one of the best in Section 9, with the current head coach being seated comfortably in the New York State Top 10 winning-est coaches, as well as the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame. The Varsity Golf team is coached by Mr. James Armstrong. In 2006, Red Hook's varsity volleyball team won the Mid-Hudson Athletic League, and Section IX championships. That same year, the team participated in the NYSPHSAA state championships, finishing in third place in the class B division. In 2007, the team were once again Mid-Hudson Athletic League champions and Section IX champions, this time finishing in second at the NYSPHAA state championships. In 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, the Red Hook Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Team won the Section IX Championship three times in a row, earning four titles in five years, since the program's creation. However, the school is primarily known for its basketball program and has consistently won sectional titles and contended for state championships. Red Hook High School was ranked at #280 among the thousands of high schools across the country by Newsweek
. Over 80% of its graduates go on to two and four year colleges.
, the town has a total area of 40.1 square miles (103.9 km²), of which, 36.7 square miles (95.1 km²) of it is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²) of it (8.48%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Columbia County
, New York
. The west town line is the border of Ulster County
, New York
and is defined by the Hudson River
.
of 2000, there were 10,408 people, 3,574 households, and 2,473 families residing in the town. The population density
was 283.6 people per square mile (109.5/km²). There were 3,840 housing units at an average density of 104.6 per square mile (40.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.20% White, 1.44% African American (U.S. Census)African American
, 0.08% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races
, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.
There were 3,574 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples
living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,701, and the median income for a family was $57,473. Males had a median income of $42,099 versus $26,694 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $20,410. About 5.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
, 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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. The population was reported to be 11,319 during the 2010 census. The name is supposedly derived from the red foliage on trees on a small strip of land on the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
. The town contains two villages; the village of Red Hook
Red Hook (village), New York
Red Hook is a village in Dutchess County, New York, USA. The population was 1,961 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area...
and the village of Tivoli
Tivoli, New York
Tivoli is a village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 1,118 at the 2010 census. The village, which was incorporated in 1872 from parts of Upper Red Hook Landing and Madalin, is the northernmost settlement in the county, located in the northwest part of the Town of Red...
. The town is in the northwest part of Dutchess County. US 9 and State Route 9G
New York State Route 9G
New York State Route 9G is a state highway in the Hudson Valley of New York in the United States. It runs north from U.S. Route 9 at Poughkeepsie, starting out as Violet Avenue, then follows the Hudson River mostly along the eastern side of the US 9 to Rhinebeck, where the two...
pass through the town.
The town also contains two hamlets. Bard College
Bard College
Bard College, founded in 1860 as "St. Stephen's College", is a small four-year liberal arts college located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.-Location:...
is in the hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Annandale-on-Hudson is a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York, USA, in the Hudson Valley in the town of Red Hook, across the Hudson River from Kingston....
. The Unification Theological Seminary
Unification Theological Seminary
The Unification Theological Seminary , is the main seminary of the international Unification Church. It is located in Barrytown, New York and with an Extension Center in midtown Manhattan. Its purpose has been described as training leaders and theologians within the Unification Church. The...
is in the hamlet of Barrytown
Barrytown
Barrytown is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. Barrytown sits on State Highway 6 and is 21 km north of Runanga. Punakaiki is 16 km further north...
. Both hamlets are located on the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
and within the Hudson River Historic District
Hudson River Historic District
The Hudson River Historic District, also known as Hudson River Heritage Historic District, is the largest such district on the mainland of the contiguous United States...
.
History
The region was settled in the late 17th century under the Schuyler Patent. Prior to 1812, Red Hook was part of the Town of Rhinebeck. Because Rhinebeck, as well other towns, had populations over 5,000 residents, the Albany Legislature authorized the separation of these two precincts on June 12 to accommodate and encourage public attendance at town meetings via horseback or carriage. The first documented Town of Red Hook meeting was on April 6, 1813 in a local inn and held yearly afterwards as required by law. Wealthy landowning farmers oversaw the maintenance of their assigned roads with the help of their farm workers and neighbors. The Red Hook Society for the Apprehension and Detention of Horse Thieves is thought to be one of the oldest formal organizations in the state and still holds an annual meeting.Education
The town of Red Hook has its own school district (which also includes part of the towns of neighboring MilanMilan, New York
Milan is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The Town of Milan is in the northern part of the county.-History:The area that comprises Milan today was the western part of the Little Nine Partners Patent of 1706. Milan was largely a farming and mill town and remains a very rural...
and Livingston). Over 700 students are enrolled in the high school. Enrollment in the elementary and middle schools is growing each year. Grades Kindergarten to 5th attend the Mill Road Elementary School, grades 6-8 attend the Linden Avenue Middle School, and grades 9-12 attend the Red Hook High School.
In sports, Red Hook High School is ranked Class A in soccer, basketball, softball and baseball as well as Class B in all other sports, It is located in the Section 9 district. Recently in one season, 5 out of 8 sports teams won Section Nine titles. The 4×8 relay team took 2nd place at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Meet, claiming runner-up status. The Basketball team is one of the best in Section 9, with the current head coach being seated comfortably in the New York State Top 10 winning-est coaches, as well as the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame. The Varsity Golf team is coached by Mr. James Armstrong. In 2006, Red Hook's varsity volleyball team won the Mid-Hudson Athletic League, and Section IX championships. That same year, the team participated in the NYSPHSAA state championships, finishing in third place in the class B division. In 2007, the team were once again Mid-Hudson Athletic League champions and Section IX champions, this time finishing in second at the NYSPHAA state championships. In 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, the Red Hook Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Team won the Section IX Championship three times in a row, earning four titles in five years, since the program's creation. However, the school is primarily known for its basketball program and has consistently won sectional titles and contended for state championships. Red Hook High School was ranked at #280 among the thousands of high schools across the country by Newsweek
Newsweek
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. Over 80% of its graduates go on to two and four year colleges.
| School | Grades |
| Mill Road Elementary School | K to 5th |
| Linden Avenue Middle School | 6th to 8th |
| Red Hook High School | 9th to 12th |
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 40.1 square miles (103.9 km²), of which, 36.7 square miles (95.1 km²) of it is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²) of it (8.48%) is water.
The north town line is the border of Columbia County
Columbia County, New York
Columbia County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,096. The county seat is Hudson. The name comes from the Latin feminine form of the name of Christopher Columbus, which was at the time of the formation of the county a popular proposal...
, 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...
. The west town line is the border of Ulster County
Ulster County, New York
Ulster County is a county located in the state of New York, USA. It sits in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 182,493. Recent population estimates completed by the United States Census Bureau for the 12-month period ending July 1 are at...
, 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...
and is defined by the Hudson River
Hudson River
The Hudson is a river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. The highest official source is at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains. The river itself officially begins in Henderson Lake in Newcomb, New York...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,408 people, 3,574 households, and 2,473 families residing in the town. 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 283.6 people per square mile (109.5/km²). There were 3,840 housing units at an average density of 104.6 per square mile (40.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.20% White, 1.44% African American (U.S. Census)African American
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...
, 0.08% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.65% 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 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% of the population.
There were 3,574 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% 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, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $46,701, and the median income for a family was $57,473. Males had a median income of $42,099 versus $26,694 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $20,410. About 5.0% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in the Town of Red Hook
- Annandale-on-HudsonAnnandale-on-Hudson, New YorkAnnandale-on-Hudson is a hamlet in Dutchess County, New York, USA, in the Hudson Valley in the town of Red Hook, across the Hudson River from Kingston....
: A hamlet in the northwest part of the town by the Hudson River. Because this community does not have a well-developed business district, students of Bard College often use the Villages of TivoliTivoli, New YorkTivoli is a village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 1,118 at the 2010 census. The village, which was incorporated in 1872 from parts of Upper Red Hook Landing and Madalin, is the northernmost settlement in the county, located in the northwest part of the Town of Red...
and downtown Red Hook as "college towns." - BarrytownBarrytown, New YorkBarrytown is a hamlet within the town of Red Hook in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is within the Hudson River Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, and comprises four of the Hudson River Valley estates: Edgewater, Messina, Rokeby, and Sylvania...
: A hamlet south of Annandale-on-Hudson. The north junction of NY 9G and NY 199 is known as Barrytown Corners. - Cokertown: A hamlet in the northeast part of the town, located on County Route 56.
- College Park: A housing development east of Bard College.
- Forest Park: A housing development in the south part of the town.
- Fraleighs: A hamlet in the eastern part of the town.
- Kerleys Corners: A hamlet near the north town line at the junction of US 9 and County Route 78.
- Linden AcresLinden Acres, New YorkLinden Acres is a small hamlet in the town of Red Hook in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It lies northwest of the Village of Red Hook....
: A housing development northwest of Red Hook village. - Red HookRed Hook (village), New YorkRed Hook is a village in Dutchess County, New York, USA. The population was 1,961 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area...
: The Village of Red Hook. - Red Hook Mills: A hamlet north of Red Hook village.
- Spring Lakes: A small hamlet along County Route 55.
- TivoliTivoli, New YorkTivoli is a village in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 1,118 at the 2010 census. The village, which was incorporated in 1872 from parts of Upper Red Hook Landing and Madalin, is the northernmost settlement in the county, located in the northwest part of the Town of Red...
: The Village of Tivoli is in the northwest part of the town by the Hudson River. The West side of NY 9G is Tivoli, while the east is still considered the town of Red Hook. - Upper Red Hook: A hamlet north of Red Hook village.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Red Hook include:- Robert SheckleyRobert SheckleyRobert Sheckley was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical.Sheckley was named Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and...
, science fiction writer - Margaret HamiltonMargaret HamiltonMargaret Hamilton was an American film actress known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz...
, actress, noted for playing the Witch in Wizard of Oz - Mario BataliMario BataliMario Batali is an American chef, writer, restaurateur and media personality. In addition to his classical culinary training, he is an expert on the history and culture of Italian cuisine, including regional and local variations. Batali co-owns restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles,...
, chef, owner of several restaurants in NYC and Molto Mario cooking show on The Food Network. - Lewis CombsLewis CombsLewis Combs , was a United States Admiral who helped found and direct the famed "Seabees" construction battalions in World War II. He died at age 101 in Red Hook, New York....
(1895–1996), United States Admiral - Joseph G. MastenJoseph G. MastenJoseph Griffiths Masten was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York, serving in 1843–1844 and 1845–1846. He was born in Red Hook, New York on June 24, 1809. He graduated from Union College in 1828, then went on to study law and pass the bar. In 1836 Masten moved to Buffalo and established a law...
, Mayor of Buffalo, 1843–1844 and 1845–1846. - Steve MiltonSteve MiltonSteve Milton was the former world record-holder for having created the largest rubber band ball. Completed in 2006, his creation weighs , is 19 ft in circumference, and contains over 175,000 rubber bands...
, Director CBS Sports, NFL, PGA Tour, and SEC College Football - Steve Gordon, Security Specialist, SNFP, Nevada, Florida