North Castle, New York
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North Castle is a town in Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...

, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...

, United States
United States
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. The population was 11,841 at the 2010 census. It has no villages.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 26.5 square miles (68.6 km²), of which 24.1 square miles (62.4 km²) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), or 9.06%, is water.

Demographics

As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 10,849 people, 3,583 households, and 3,002 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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 was 450.4 people per square mile (173.9/km²). There were 3,706 housing units at an average density of 153.9 per square mile (59.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.38% White, 1.76% African American, 0.03% Native American, 3.96% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 3,583 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples
Marriage
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 living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.2% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $117,815, and the median income for a family was $141,764. Males had a median income of $86,950 versus $49,500 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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 for the town was $60,628. About 1.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Communities in North Castle

North Castle has three distinct geographical areas, each taking the form of a hamlet.
  • Armonk
    Armonk, New York
    Armonk is a hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of North Castle in Westchester County, New York. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 4,330....

     – a hamlet located in the central part of the town. It is the seat of town government and the main town library.
  • Banksville
    Banksville, New York
    Banksville is a hamlet in the town of North Castle, New York. Banksville is known as the "Eastern District of North Castle". It is located in the eastern part of the town, close to Connecticut...

     – a hamlet, also known as the "Eastern District of North Castle", located in the eastern part of the town, close to Connecticut
    Connecticut
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    .
  • North White Plains – a hamlet located in the southern part of the town. It is south of the Kensico Reservoir Dam, west of the White Plains Reservoirs, and east of the Bronx River
    Bronx River
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    , although the name generally refers to any portion of North Castle south of the Kensico Reservoir.

Economy

IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...

 has its world headquarters in Armonk
Armonk, New York
Armonk is a hamlet and census-designated place located in the town of North Castle in Westchester County, New York. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 4,330....

 and in North Castle. In addition M.E. Sharpe also has its headquarters in Armonk.

Election results

Supervisor - 2009
  • William Weaver (Republican, Independence, Conservative) - 1,648 - 46%
  • Frank Benish (Libertarian) - 990 - 27%
  • Becky Kittredge (Democrat) - 965 - 27%


Councilman - 2009
  • John J. Cronin (Republican, Independence, Conservative) - 2,311 - 35%
  • Diane Roth (Republican, Independence, Conservative) - 1,800 - 27%
  • Bob Romano (Democrat) - 1,437 - 22%
  • Stacey Slipe (Democrat) - 1,118 - 17%


Supervisor - 2005
  • John Lombardi (Republican, Independence, Conservative) - 1,901 - 43%
  • Reese Berman (Democrat, Protect North Castle) - 2,264 - 51%
  • Anthony Futia, Jr. (Libertarian) - 233 - 5%


Councilman - 2005
  • William Weaver (Republican, Independence, Conservative) - 2,089 - 26%
  • John Stipo (Republican, Independence) - 1,398 - 18%
  • Anthony Baratta (Democrat, Protect North Castle) - 1,953 - 24%
  • Gerry Geist (Democrat, Conservative) - 2,548 - 32%


Supervisor - 2001
  • John Lombardi (Republican) - 2,950 - 100%


Supervisor - 1999
  • John Lombardi (Republican) - 1,562 - 100%


Supervisor - 1997
  • John Lombardi (Republican) - 2,827 - 100%


Supervisor - 1989
  • John Lombardi (Republican) - 2,126 - 74.21%
  • John Stipo (Integrity) - 739 - 25.79%

Population growth (1800-2010)

  • 1800 – 1,168
  • 1850 – 2,189
  • 1900 – 1,471
  • 1950 – 3,855
  • 2000 – 10,849
  • 2010 – 11,841


Population growth in North Castle reflects the pattern of rural to suburban development typical of the post-World War II years. Like many other suburban communities in Westchester County and the nation, the town experienced a surge of population growth between 1940 and 1970. The overall rate of growth was moderate between 1970 and 1990 because of national economic conditions, including the rising cost of land, construction and interest, which helped to bring about a general decline in housing construction. The median price of houses sold in North Castle in 1998 was approximately $600,000.

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