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Kiryas Joel, NY

Kiryas Joel is a village coterminous with the Town of Palm Tree in Orange County, New York, United States. The village shares one government with the Town. The vast majority of its residents are Yiddish-speaking Hasidic Jews who belong to the worldwide Satmar sect of Hasidism.

Kiryas Joel is the largest municipality and largest principal city in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn forms part of the New York Combined Statistical Area.

According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, Kiryas Joel has by far the youngest median age population of any municipality in the United States, and the youngest, at 13.2 years old, of any population center of over 5,000 residents in the United States.

Residents of Kiryas Joel, like those of other Haredi and Orthodox Jewish communities, typically have large families, and this has driven rapid population growth.

According to 2020 census figures, the village has a high poverty rate with about 40% of the residents living below the federal poverty line. It is also the place in the United States with the highest percentage of people who reported Hungarian ancestry, as 18.9% of the population reported Hungarian descent in 2000.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), and only a very small portion of the area (a small duck pond called "Forest Road Lake" in the center of the village) is covered with water.

In terms of health and wellness, Kiryas Joel has a strong focus on community well-being. The village is home to several healthcare facilities, including the Rambam Family Care, which provides essential medical services to the community. Meanwhile, Smith's Clove Park serves as a scenic recreational oasis, offering amenities such as sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy in the serene natural surroundings of Monroe. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to modern fitness equipment and personalized training programs. Planet Fitness promotes a welcoming atmosphere with a range of cardio and strength training equipment, along with group fitness classes. The Community Recreation Center features indoor and outdoor sports facilities, walking trails, and community fitness programs. Serenity G Yoga offers various yoga styles aimed at enhancing physical and mental well-being. These diverse facilities and activities make Kiryas Joel a vibrant community for wellness and active living, enriching the quality of life for its residents.

Top Sites in Kiryas Joel, NY: Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove, Smith's Clove Park, Pure Terror Scream Park.

Population: 38,998 (2022). ZIP Code: 10950. Area code: 845. Elevation: 842 ft (257 m). Area: 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km²).

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What is the poverty rate in Kiryas Joel, NY?

40.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kiryas Joel, NY (13k out of 32.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11. The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kiryas Joel, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

What is the crime rate in Kiryas Joel, NY?

Your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Kiryas Joel is 1 in 1083. This equates to a crime rate of 0.92 per 1,000 residents, making Kiryas Joel one of the safest communities in New York to live in. It is one of the safest communities in the entire nation, according to FBI crime statistics.

What are the demographics of Kiryas Joel, NY?

White: 97.54% Other race: 1.46% Two or more races: 0.88%. Kiryas Joel is currently growing at a rate of 6.59% annually and its population has increased by 32.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,496 in 2020. The average household income in Kiryas Joel is $65,910 with a poverty rate of 43.29%. The median age in Kiryas Joel is 14.8 years: 14.7 years for males, and 14.9 years for females.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Kiryas Joel

Rambam Family Care

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

A Place for Mom

Synagogue

World Population Review

Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove

Smith's Clove Park

Pure Terror Scream Park

Anytime Fitness 

Planet Fitness

Serenity G Yoga

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