Pine Bush, New York
Pine Bush is a hamlet located in the Town of Crawford, New York, in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,539.
Geography
Pine Bush is located at 41°36'32" North, 74°17'55" West (41.608823, -74.298726)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
The town sits on the border between Orange and Ulster counties. The Shawangunk Kill, a small river, marks this boundary.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,539 people, 612 households, and 411 families residing in the town. The population density is 283.0/km² (734.4/mi²). There are 654 housing units at an average density of 120.2/km² (312.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.74% White, 0.78% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.17% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 4.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 612 households out of which 35.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $47,679, and the median income for a family is $55,815. Males have a median income of $38,203 versus $30,577 for females. The per capita income for the town is $22,626. 4.5% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.2% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Industry and Business
A railroad branch line terminated in Pine Bush from the late 1800s until the 1970s. Former industries included dairy farming and textiles, both of which have significantly reduced in importance with the closing of the creamery (now no longer extant) and the single textile factory. Currently, the Pine Bush Central School District is one of the largest employers, with two elementary, one middle, and one high schools being located in the town. Other current industries include industrial equipment distribution, construction, and some farming . Pine Bush has a downtown retail district and a retail "strip" on one edge of town.