Hunter, New York
Hunter: Town in Greene County, New York, United States
About
Hunter is a town located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,732 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,621 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Hunter
| Population : | 2,621 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Greene County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 90.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,585 feet / 483 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:46:16 (18th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 12442 |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hunter is located at 42°12'49"N 74°13'8"W (42.2137000, -74.2187500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hunter decreased by 4.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,732 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,704 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,683 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,668 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,654 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,639 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,635 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,629 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,629 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,627 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,621 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,608 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 3,054 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 83.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,611 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 3,075 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 133 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
Hunter zip code is 12442.
County name: Greene, County
fips: 36039
Edwardsville, Hunter
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $308,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,872 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $686 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,241 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,890 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.75 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 99.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,321 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,530 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 34,129 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,687 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,036 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,118 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 286 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 273 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 690.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.46 |
People born in Hunter (1)
96th Mayor of New York City John Francis Hylan was born in Hunter
Schools in Hunter
College & universities near Hunter, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418056 | Ulster BOCES-School of Practical Nursing | Lake Katrine (NY) | 12449 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hunter, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
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- Hunter , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, USA with a population of 166 people.
- Hunter , Arkansas town in Arkansas, USA with a population of 93 people.
- Hunter , North Dakota city in North Dakota, USA with a population of 68 people.
- Hunter , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 53 people.
Other cities in Greene County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Coxsackie | 8,334 | Town in New York, USA |
| Cairo | 6,420 | Town in Greene County, New York, United States |
| Woodstock | 5,756 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Greenville | 4,668 | Town in Greene County, New York, United States |
| Athens | 3,946 | City in Greene County, New York, United States of America |
| Catskill | 3,815 | Town in New York state, USA |
| New Baltimore | 3,245 | Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America |
| Durham | 2,651 | Town in New York, United States |
| Windham | 1,683 | Census-designated place in Greene County, New York, United States |
| Palenville | 1,037 | Census-designated place in Greene County, New York |
| Jewett | 939 | Town in New York |
| Lexington | 767 | Town of the United States |
| Prattsville | 691 | Town in New York |
| Tannersville | 513 | Village in Greene County, New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hunter distances to largest New York cities
