North Castle, New York

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North Castle, New York
Town
North Castle, NY, town hall.jpg
North Castle town hall, 2013
North Castle, NY Seal.png
Seal
Westchester County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas North Castle highlighted.svg
Location of North Castle, New York
Coordinates: 41°6′44″N73°42′37″W / 41.11222°N 73.71028°W / 41.11222; -73.71028
Country United States
State New York
County Westchester
Government
[1]
 • TypeManager-Council
 • Town SupervisorMichael J. Schiliro (D)
 • Town Board
Members
Area
[2]
 • Total
26.18 sq mi (67.81 km2)
 • Land23.74 sq mi (61.47 km2)
 • Water2.45 sq mi (6.34 km2)
Elevation
384 ft (117 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,408
 • Density522.7/sq mi (201.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
10504
Area code 914
FIPS code 36-51693
GNIS feature ID0979282
Website http://www.northcastleny.com

North Castle is a town in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 12,408 at the 2020 census. [3] It has three hamlets: Armonk, Banksville, and North White Plains.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.5 square miles (69 km2), of which 24.1 square miles (62 km2) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), or 9.06%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790 2,478—
1820 1,135—
1830 1,65345.6%
1840 2,05824.5%
1850 2,1896.4%
1860 2,48713.6%
1870 1,996−19.7%
1880 1,818−8.9%
1890 1,475−18.9%
1900 1,471−0.3%
1910 1,5223.5%
1920 1,70512.0%
1930 2,54049.0%
1940 3,30630.2%
1950 3,85516.6%
1960 6,79776.3%
1970 9,59141.1%
1980 9,467−1.3%
1990 10,0616.3%
2000 10,8497.8%
2010 11,8419.1%
2020 12,4084.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [4] [3]

As of the 2020 census there were 12,408 people living in North Castle. [3] As of the 2000 census [5] of 2000, there were 10,849 people, 3,583 households, and 3,002 families residing in the town. The population density was 450.4 inhabitants 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, 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 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 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. [6]

Economy

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IBM headquarters

Due to its proximity to Manhattan and its idyllic setting, a number of major companies call Armonk home. IBM has its world headquarters in Armonk. [11] [12] [13] Its principal building, referred to as CHQ, is a 283,000-square-foot (26,300 m2) glass and stone edifice on a 25-acre (10 ha) parcel amid a 432-acre (175 ha) former apple orchard the company purchased in the mid-1950s. The American headquarters of Swiss Re is located in Armonk on a 127-acre (51 ha) site overlooking the Kensico Reservoir. In addition M.E. Sharpe, the academic publisher, also has its headquarters in Armonk. [14]

Top employers

According to North Castle's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, [15] the top employers in the city are:

#Employer# of Employees
1 IBM 850
2 Byram Hills School District 498
3 Swiss Re 450
4Breezemont Day Camp267
5 MBIA 192
6JMC150
7Opengate Inc100
8Moderne Barn80
9Byram Hills School Transportation77
10 Sotheby's International Realty 75

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References

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  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 U.S. Census Bureau. 2020 Census Report, Quick Facts. North Castle town, Westchester County, New York https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/northcastletownwestchestercountynewyork,US/PST045222
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  13. ↑ "North Castle town, Westchester county, New York [ permanent dead link ]." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 20, 2009.
  14. ↑ "Contacts." M. E. Sharpe. Retrieved on August 8, 2011. "80 Business Park Drive Armonk NY 10504"
  15. ↑ Town of North Castle ACFR
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