What is the population of Hunter, New York?

Hunter has a population of approximately 156 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hunter, New York located?

Hunter is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.2105°, -74.2154°.

What is the median household income in Hunter?

The median household income in Hunter is approximately $40,083 based on the most recent open data.

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Hunter

Total population

156

Median home value

$460,000

30.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$40,083

Hunter$40k

National$74k

Elevation483 m

Land area90.21 km²

Weather43°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates42.21°, -74.22°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

483 m

Area

90.21 km²

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Overview

Hunter is a town located in Greene County, New York, United States. The population was 3,035 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages, one named Hunter on the west, and the second called Tannersville, as well as a number of hamlets such as Haines Falls, Platte Clove, Lanesville and Edgewood. Additionally, there are three residential parks location within town limits: Onteora Park, Twilight Park and Elka Park. The town is on the southern border of Greene County and abuts the towns of Woodstock and Saugerties, located in Ulster County.

History & geography

History

The town was formed on January 27, 1813, from the town of Windham, but was then called "Edwardsville". The name of "Hunter" was assumed in 1814, named after John Hunter. Afterwards, the town lost some territory to Saugerties in 1814 and to Jewett in 1849. The area became a popular tourism destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was served by the Ulster and Delaware Railroad, which brought tourists to resort towns throughout the Catskill Mountains.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 90.7 square miles (235.0 km2), of which 90.4 square miles (234.3 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2, or 0.31%) is water. The southern town line and part of the eastern town boundary are the border of Ulster County. The town is in the Catskill Mountains and the Catskill Park. Many of the Catskill High Peaks, including Hunter Mountain, a 4040-foot mountain that is the highest in the county and the second-highest in the Catskills (after Slide Mountain), are in the town.

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