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Wappinger, NY

Wappinger is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The town is located in the Hudson River Valley region, on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. The population was 28,216 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the Wappinger Native Americans who inhabited the area. Wappinger comprises three-fourths of the incorporated village of Wappingers Falls, several unincorporated hamlets such as Chelsea, Diddell, Hughsonville, Middlebush, Myers Corners, New Hackensack, and Swartwoutville, and several neighborhoods.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.5 square miles (73.9 km2), of which 27.1 square miles (70.1 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.8 km2), or 5.18%, is water. Part of the western town line is located at the Hudson River and borders Orange County.

Wappinger's boundaries are Fishkill to the south, East Fishkill across Sprout Creek to the east, the town of Newburgh across the Hudson River to the west, Wappinger Creek to the northwest, and LaGrange to the northeast. The town of Wappinger contains part of the village of Wappingers Falls, the other section of which is across Wappinger Creek in the town of Poughkeepsie.

The highest point in Wappinger is 545 feet (166 m) above sea level on a hilltop between Smithtown Road and Cedar Hill Road in the southern part of the town, and the lowest point is sea level, along the Hudson River.

The Wappinger were a confederacy of Native Americans whose territory, in the 17th century, was spread along the eastern shore of the Hudson River. Primarily based in what is now Dutchess County, their territory bordered Manhattan Island to the south, the Mahican territory bounded by the Roeliff Jansen Kill to the north, and extended east into parts of Connecticut.

Wappinger, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Vassar Brothers Medical Center complemented by mental health support from the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health. Fitness centers like Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at American Wellness Care. Residents can also access alternative therapies at Brown Chiropractor Associates. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of Wappinger Recreation, outdoor activities at Wappinger Falls State Park further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top Sites in Wappinger, NY:  Mesier Park, Bowdoin Park, CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.

Elevation: Varies, approximately 150 feet. ZIP Code: 12590. Area code: 845. Founded: 1875. Area: 28.8 square miles (74.52 km²).

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What are the demographics of Wappinger, NY?

White: 71.83% Black or African American: 8.22% Other race: 7.99% Two or more races: 7.57% Asian: 4.17% Native American: 0.22% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%. The current population of Wappinger, New York is 28,023 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 28,205.

What is the crime rate in Wappinger, NY?

Wappinger, NY is a relatively safe place to live compared to the US average. The violent crime rate in Wappinger is 14.7 which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Wappinger is 29 which is also much lower than the US average of 35.4. Residents in Wappinger can feel secure knowing that criminal activity is lower than average.

What is the poverty rate in Wappinger, NY?

Wappinger is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,205 in 2020. The average household income in Wappinger is $112,689 with a poverty rate of 5.57%. The median age in Wappinger is 44.3 years: 42.6 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
 

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Wappinger

Nuvance Health

Data USA

Brown Chiropractor Associates

Anytime Fitness

Dutchess Tourism

American Wellness Care

Planet Fitness

World Population Review

Best Places

Mesier Park

Bowdoin Park

CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors

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