Clarkstown

by The Linguist

 

Clarkstown is a town in Rockland County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 96,326. Clarkstown is located northwest of the county seat of New City and is adjacent to the west side of the Hudson River.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Clarkstown, the town had a population of 96,326 as of the 2020 census. This makes Clarkstown the 6th most populous town in Rockland County and the 12th most populous town in New York state. The population density was 4,076 people per square mile.

The racial makeup of Clarkstown was 78.3% White, 7.6% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 10.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race made up 6.6% of the population.

There were 32,412 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 60.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.22.

In terms of age breakdown, 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years.

Economy and Major Employers

Some of the major employers and industries in Clarkstown include:

  • Pfizer – pharmaceutical company with a large campus in Pearl River
  • Hamaspik HomeCare – home healthcare company headquartered in Clarkstown
  • Veeco – manufacturing company specializing in semiconductor equipment
  • Graham Architectural Products – manufactures aluminum framing systems
  • Rockland Bakery – large commercial bakery
  • Healthcare – Numerous hospitals, clinics, and care facilities such as Nyack Hospital, Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Northern Services Group, etc.
  • Retail – Many major shopping centers and retailers including Palisades Center Mall, Shops at Nanuet, Costco, Target, Lowes, Stop & Shop, etc.
  • Hospitality – Hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and entertainment venues that serve local residents and visitors

For more details on economic and business activity in Clarkstown, visit the Economic Growth and Business Development page on the town’s website.

Landmarks

Some notable landmarks in Clarkstown include:

Sports

Clarkstown is home to some prominent sports teams and organizations including:

These and other local sports teams contribute to a vibrant athletics scene and give residents lots of options to get involved with sports.

Government

Clarkstown is governed by a Town Board consisting of a Town Supervisor and four Town Council members. The current Town Supervisor is George Hoehmann. The Town Hall is located at 10 Maple Avenue in New City.

For more information about Clarkstown’s local government and services, visit the official Town of Clarkstown website.

Facebook

Clarkstown has an official Facebook page where the town government posts announcements, events, job openings, and more. Check out the Town of Clarkstown Government Facebook page to connect with your local community.