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'''Yorktown Heights''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the [[administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] of [[Yorktown, New York|Yorktown]] in [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester County]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 22, 2011 }}</ref>
'''Yorktown Heights''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in the [[administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] of [[Yorktown, New York|Yorktown]] in [[Westchester County, New York|Westchester County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 22, 2011 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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Yorktown Heights is at {{coord|41|16|38|N|73|46|53|W|type:city}} (41.277347, −73.781290).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Yorktown Heights is at {{coord|41|16|38|N|73|46|53|W|type:city}} (41.277347, −73.781290).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


The Yorktown Heights [[Census-designated place]] (CDP) has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqkm|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 22, 2011 }}</ref>
The Yorktown Heights [[Census-designated place]] (CDP) has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=November 22, 2011 }}</ref>


Like much of northern Westchester County, Yorktown is largely hilly and wooded.
Like much of northern Westchester County, Yorktown is largely hilly and wooded.


===Climate===
===Climate===
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|2020= 1884
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 7,972 people, 2,629 households, and 2,163 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 1,399.3/mi<sup>2</sup> (540.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,661 housing units at an average density of 467.1/mi<sup>2</sup> (180.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.41% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.69% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.85% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.48% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.59% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 7,972 people, 2,629 households, and 2,163 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 1,399.3/mi<sup>2</sup> (540.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,661 housing units at an average density of 467.1/mi<sup>2</sup> (180.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.41% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 4.69% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.85% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.48% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.59% of the population.


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==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The town has [[U.S. Route 202]] running through it. The [[Taconic State Parkway]] is nearby to the west.
[[U.S. Route 202 in New York|U.S. Route 202]] passes through Yorktown Heights. The [[Taconic State Parkway]] is nearby, to the west.


[[Yorktown Heights Railroad Station]] was closed in 1958, a year before passenger service was abandoned along the [[New York Central]]'s [[Putnam Division]].
[[Yorktown Heights Railroad Station]] was closed in 1958, a year before passenger service was abandoned along the [[New York Central]]'s [[Putnam Division]].

==Education==
[[Yorktown Central School District]]<!--UNI 31980--> is the area school district.<ref name=CensusSDMap2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st36_ny/schooldistrict_maps/c36119_westchester/DC20SD_C36119.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Westchester County, NY|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2024-10-15}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st36_ny/schooldistrict_maps/c36119_westchester/DC20SD_C36119_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Jonathan de Marte]], Israeli-American baseball player
*[[Jonathan de Marte]], Israeli-American baseball player
*[[Susan Faludi]], journalist and writer
*[[Susan Faludi]], journalist and writer
*[[Robert Hanssen]], Russian Spies residency while in NY who was later arrested in 2001
*[[Robert Hanssen]], Russian Spies residency while in NY who was later arrested in 2001<ref>{{cite web|author=Daily Voice |url=https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/yorktown/lifestyle/happy-birthday-to-yorktowns-robert-hanssen/703078/ |title=Happy Birthday To Yorktown's Robert Hanssen &#124; Yorktown Daily Voice |publisher=Dailyvoice.com |date=2017-04-18 |accessdate=2022-08-03}}</ref>
*[[Paul W. Jones]], U.S. diplomat, [[United States Ambassador to Poland|Ambassador to Poland]] (since 2015), [[United States Ambassador to Malaysia|Ambassador to Malaysia]] (2010–2013)
*[[Paul W. Jones]], U.S. diplomat, [[United States Ambassador to Poland|Ambassador to Poland]] (since 2015), [[United States Ambassador to Malaysia|Ambassador to Malaysia]] (2010–2013)
*[[Andrew Kavovit]], actor
*[[Andrew Kavovit]], actor
*[[Biff Liff]], Broadway theater producer
*[[Biff Liff]], Broadway theater producer
*[[Dave Matthews]], singer and musician ([[Dave Matthews Band]])
*[[Dave Matthews]], singer and musician, the [[Dave Matthews Band]]
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*[[Rebekah Mercer]], director, [[Mercer Family Foundation]]
*[[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]], U.S. Representative<ref>{{cite news|title=Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Emerges as a Political Star|access-date=July 2, 2018 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/nyregion/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-bio-profile.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
*[[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]], U.S. Representative<ref>{{cite news|title=Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Emerges as a Political Star|access-date=July 2, 2018 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/nyregion/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-bio-profile.html|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
*[[Buster Olney]], sportswriter
*[[Buster Olney]], sportswriter
*[[Karen Olsen Beck]], Costa Rican diplomat and politician, [[First Lady of Costa Rica]] (1954–1958, 1970–1974)<ref name=shtrib>{{cite news|title=American Girl and Costa Rican President Wed |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19540208&id=lSAhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0mQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1370,1466860&hl=en |work=[[Sarasota Herald-Tribune]] |date=1954-02-08}}</ref>
*[[Karen Olsen Beck]], Costa Rican diplomat, politician, and [[First Lady of Costa Rica]] (1954–1958, 1970–1974)<ref name=shtrib>{{cite news|title=American Girl and Costa Rican President Wed |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19540208&id=lSAhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0mQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1370,1466860&hl=en |work=[[Sarasota Herald-Tribune]] |date=1954-02-08}}</ref>
*[[RoseMarie Panio]], politician
*[[RoseMarie Panio]], politician
*[[Elisabeth Rethberg]], soprano
*[[Elisabeth Rethberg]], soprano
*[[Alex Robinson]], comic book writer and artist
*[[Alex Robinson]], comic book writer and artist
*[[Mandy Rose]] (Amanda Saccomanno), [[WWE]] wrestler
*[[Mandy Rose]], [[WWE]] wrestler
*[[Dave Ross]], radio talk show host
*[[Dave Ross]], radio talk show host
*[[Rich Silverstein]], advertising executive and creative direcor ([[Goodby, Silverstein & Partners]])
*[[Rich Silverstein]], advertising executive and creative director ([[Goodby, Silverstein & Partners]])
*[[George Yancopoulos]], biomedical scientist
*[[George Yancopoulos]], biomedical scientist
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*[[Rebekah Mercer]], director of the [[Mercer Family Foundation]]
*[[Timothy McGuire]], owner of the nfl[[National Football league ]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
11. https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/yorktown/lifestyle/happy-birthday-to-yorktowns-robert-hanssen/703078/


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 01:41, 16 October 2024

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Yorktown Heights, New York
Census-designated place
A small train station with Tudor Revival architecture
The Tudor Revival Yorktown Heights station
Location of Yorktown Heights, New York
Location of Yorktown Heights, New York
Coordinates: 41°16′38″N 73°46′53″W / 41.27722°N 73.78139°W / 41.27722; -73.78139
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyWestchester
TownYorktown
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2)
 • Land0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,884
 • Density2,050.05/sq mi (791.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
10598
Area code914
FIPS code36-84088[2]
GNIS feature ID0971839[3]
Websitewww.yorktownny.org

Yorktown Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Yorktown in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census.[4]

History

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Yorktown Heights is in the town of Yorktown, New York, in northern Westchester County, 45 miles from New York City, with forty square miles of rolling hills, farmland, residential areas and light industry including the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. First settled in 1683, Yorktown was of strategic importance during the American Revolution, with the Pines Bridge crossing of the Croton River guarded by the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, an integrated unit which included African Americans and Native Americans. Yorktown was incorporated in 1788 and named in commemoration of the Franco-American decisive victory at Yorktown, Virginia. The Yorktown Heights Railroad Station, which last had passenger service on the New York Central Railroad's Putnam Division in 1958, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[5]

Geography

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Yorktown Heights is at 41°16′38″N 73°46′53″W / 41.27722°N 73.78139°W / 41.27722; -73.78139 (41.277347, −73.781290).[6]

The Yorktown Heights Census-designated place (CDP) has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), all land.[7]

Like much of northern Westchester County, Yorktown is largely hilly and wooded.

Climate

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Climate data for Yorktown Heights, New York
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 67
(19) 		73
(23) 		85
(29) 		95
(35) 		94
(34) 		94
(34) 		100
(38) 		100
(38) 		95
(35) 		87
(31) 		79
(26) 		73
(23) 		100
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 35.5
(1.9) 		38.6
(3.7) 		46.8
(8.2) 		59.7
(15.4) 		69.6
(20.9) 		78.0
(25.6) 		83.0
(28.3) 		81.1
(27.3) 		74.4
(23.6) 		62.5
(16.9) 		51.4
(10.8) 		40.8
(4.9) 		60.1
(15.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 16.7
(−8.5) 		17.9
(−7.8) 		25.4
(−3.7) 		35.9
(2.2) 		47.8
(8.8) 		55.2
(12.9) 		60.8
(16.0) 		59.3
(15.2) 		51.9
(11.1) 		40.9
(4.9) 		31.5
(−0.3) 		23.3
(−4.8) 		38.9
(3.8)
Record low °F (°C) −15
(−26) 		−10
(−23) 		0
(−18) 		14
(−10) 		30
(−1) 		38
(3) 		46
(8) 		39
(4) 		32
(0) 		20
(−7) 		11
(−12) 		−9
(−23) 		−15
(−26)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.72
(94) 		3.06
(78) 		4.10
(104) 		3.89
(99) 		3.91
(99) 		5.00
(127) 		4.32
(110) 		4.28
(109) 		4.80
(122) 		4.61
(117) 		4.24
(108) 		4.37
(111) 		50.30
(1,278)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.8
(22) 		12.6
(32) 		8.2
(21) 		1.8
(4.6) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0
(0) 		0.5
(1.3) 		7.6
(19) 		39.50
(100.3)
Average precipitation days 11.1 8.6 10.5 11.1 11.6 11.3 10.3 9.9 8.9 9.4 9.1 10.5 122.3
Average snowy days 5.2 4.1 3.3 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 3.4 16.9
Source: NOAA[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20201,884—
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 7,972 people, 2,629 households, and 2,163 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,399.3/mi2 (540.0/km2). There were 2,661 housing units at an average density of 467.1/mi2 (180.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.49% White, 2.41% African American, 0.06% Native American, 4.69% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.59% of the population.

There were 2,629 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $108,648, and the median income for a family was $137,580. Males had a median income of $91,365 versus $80,261 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $41,349.

Landmarks

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Yorktown Heights possesses many historical landmarks, specifically related to Colonial times and the Revolutionary War. They include the Hyatt House, Lanes Tavern, and one of the first Presbyterian churches in the region. Another landmark famous to the town is the former railroad station, which was built in 1905, and had been a stop on the New York and Putnam Railroad Line (also called the "Old Put"). A popular hiking destination is Turkey Mountain, maintained by the Yorktown Land Trust. The North County Trailway is a popular running and bike path that can be accessed from Yorktown Heights.

Transportation

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U.S. Route 202 passes through Yorktown Heights. The Taconic State Parkway is nearby, to the west.

Yorktown Heights Railroad Station was closed in 1958, a year before passenger service was abandoned along the New York Central's Putnam Division.

Education

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Yorktown Central School District is the area school district.[10]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Yorktown Heights CDP, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
  8. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  10. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Westchester County, NY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2024. - Text list
  11. ^ Daily Voice (April 18, 2017). "Happy Birthday To Yorktown's Robert Hanssen | Yorktown Daily Voice". Dailyvoice.com. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  12. ^ "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Emerges as a Political Star". The New York Times. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "American Girl and Costa Rican President Wed". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. February 8, 1954.
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