Sullivan County, New York
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Sullivan County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 73,966. The county seat is Monticello. The name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War.
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History
When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Sullivan County was part of Ulster County.
In 1809, Sullivan County was split from Ulster County.
Geography
Sullivan County is in the southern part of New York State, southeast of Binghamton and slightly west of due south of Albany. It is separated by the Delaware River from Pennsylvania.
The county is nestled firmly within the Catskill Mountains. Its northeastern corner is within the Catskill Park.
The highest point in the county is a 3,118-foot (950 m) peak unofficially known as Beech Mountain, near Hodge Pond, a subsidiary summit to Mongaup Mountain across the Ulster County line. The lowest point is along the Delaware River.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,582 km² (997 mi²). 2,512 km² (970 mi²) of it is land and 70 km² (27 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.72% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 73,966 people, 27,661 households, and 18,311 families residing in the county. The population density was 29/km² (76/mi²). There were 44,730 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (46/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.31% White, 8.51% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.89% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 9.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 27,661 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.10% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.80% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.90% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 103.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,998, and the median income for a family was $43,458. Males had a median income of $36,110 versus $25,754 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,892. 16.30% of the population and 11.60% of families were below the poverty line. 21.60% of those under the age of 18 and 10.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
- Bethel (town)
- Bloomingburg (village)
- Callicoon (town)
- Cochecton (town)
- Delaware (town)
- Fallsburg (town)
- Forestburgh (town)
- Fremont (town)
- Highland (town)
- Jeffersonville (village)
- Liberty (village)
- Liberty (town)
- Livingston Manor
- Lumberland (town)
- Mamakating (town)
- Monticello (village)
- Narrowsburg
- Neversink (town)
- Rock Hill
- Rockland (town)
- Roscoe
- Smallwood
- South Fallsburg
- Thompson (town)
- Tusten (town)
- Woodridge (village)
- Wurtsboro (village)
- Labels in parentheses are official political level.
Additional information
Sullivan County Community College is located near Liberty, New York.
Travel and Tourism
Sullivan County has always been a popular tourist destination, with mountain climbing, other outdoor activities, and the Monticello Raceway being among the major draws. However, its 2 most notable legacies to American pop culture are the resort complexes of the Borscht Belt (with their golf courses, social events, and entertainers) and the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
External links
- Sullivan County, New York
- Sullivan County information
- Sullivan County information
- Sullivan County history
- Sullivan County history
- Sullivan County Emergency Services
