Monticello, New York | |
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![]() An image of Downtown Monticello | |
Nickname(s): Gateway to the Catskills | |
![]() Location of Monticello in Sullivan County, New York | |
Coordinates: 41°39′13″N 74°41′26″W / 41.65361°N 74.69056°WCoordinates: 41°39′13″N 74°41′26″W / 41.65361°N 74.69056°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Sullivan |
Town | Thompson |
Established | 1804 |
Area | |
• Total | 4.09 sq mi (10.60 km2) |
• Land | 4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
Elevation | 1,512 ft (461 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,173 |
• Density | 1,800/sq mi (680/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP codes | 12701 |
Area code(s) | 845 Exchanges: 791,794,796 |
FIPS code | 36-48175 |
GNIS feature ID | 0957561 |
Website | www |
Monticello (/ˌmɒntɪˈsɛloʊ/ MON-tih-SEL-oh[2]) is a village located in Thompson, Sullivan County, within the Catskills region of New York, United States. The population was 7,173 at the 2020 census. It is the seat for the Town of Thompson and the county seat of Sullivan County.[3] The village was named after the residence of Thomas Jefferson.
The Village of Monticello is in the central part of Thompson, adjacent to New York Route 17. Monticello is one of the largest villages in the county.
History
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Geography
Monticello is located at 41°39′13″N 74°41′26″W / 41.65361°N 74.69056°W (41.653529, -74.690454).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km2), all land.
The Village of Monticello is located in the southern portion of the Catskill Mountains region of Lower New York. By driving distance, Monticello is approximately 80 miles (130 km) NE of Scranton, Pennsylvania, 90 miles (140 km) southeast of Binghamton, 150 miles (240 km) southeast of Elmira, 85 miles (137 km) northwest of New York City, and 100 miles (160 km) southwest of Albany. It should not be confused with the hamlet of Monticello in Central New York.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1870 | 912 | — | |
1880 | 941 | 3.2% | |
1890 | 1,016 | 8.0% | |
1900 | 1,160 | 14.2% | |
1910 | 1,941 | 67.3% | |
1920 | 2,330 | 20.0% | |
1930 | 3,450 | 48.1% | |
1940 | 3,737 | 8.3% | |
1950 | 4,223 | 13.0% | |
1960 | 5,222 | 23.7% | |
1970 | 5,991 | 14.7% | |
1980 | 6,306 | 5.3% | |
1990 | 6,597 | 4.6% | |
2000 | 6,512 | −1.3% | |
2010 | 6,726 | 3.3% | |
2020 | 7,173 | 6.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 6,512 people, 2,554 households, and 1,460 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,601.5 people per square mile (617.8/km2). There were 3,758 housing units at an average density of 924.2 per square mile (356.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 55.57% White, 29.32% African American, 0.31% Native American, 2.13% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.14% from other races, and 4.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.16% of the population.
There were 2,554 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% were married couples living together, 21.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $22,671, and the median income for a family was $29,554. Males had a median income of $32,623 versus $22,827 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,433. About 30.8% of families and 35.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.7% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Monticello Central School District operates five schools.
- Project Excel - pre school
- George L. Cooke Elementary School - Grades K-2
- Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School - Grades 3-5
- Emma C. Chase Elementary School - Grades K-5
- Robert J. Kaiser Middle School - Grades 6–8
- Monticello High School - Grades 9–12
Media
Monticello is home to the radio station WSUL 98.3 FM that features Adult Contemporary music and is Sullivan County's most popular station.[citation needed] Other stations in the area include WVOS 1240 AM and WVOS-FM 95.9 FM, licensed to the Village of Liberty. Thunder 102.1 Thunder Country has moved from Liberty to Monticello and continue to bring the best Country Music to the area.
Transportation
Monticello is located adjacent to New York State Route 17 (known regionally as the Quickway and eventually upgraded to be Interstate 86). It is also at the eastern terminus of New York State Route 17B. New York State Route 42 also serves the area, running North and South.
The local bus station is served by Coach USA Short Line, and the station acts as a hub for the region. There is also local service provided by Sullivan County Transportation that runs once a week on two routes.[9]
The New York, Ontario & Western Railway had a branch to Monticello. Patronage was heavy until after World War II, when competition from the automobile led its abandonment on March 30, 1957.[10]
Tourism
Monticello is known for its Monticello Raceway which attracted people from all over the northeast in its heyday. Now the Raceway has turned into a racino, hosting electronic slot machines as well as horse racing. Just seven miles (11 km) away from the Raceway is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. An auto racing circuit, Monticello Motor Club, is also located nearby. Resorts World Catskills, Vegas-style casino, luxury hotel and spa opened within the towns location near the old Concord Resort property in February 2018.
The community— the center of what was colloquially known as the "Borscht Belt"— was once well-known internationally for its massive Jewish resorts including the Concord and Grossinger's resorts, among many others. Only a handful survived into the 21st century. Kutsher's Hotel was one of the last to close. The remnants were auctioned off on February 6, 2014.[11] Today, only the Raleigh Hotel remains open.
Notable people
- Stephanie Blythe, opera singer
- Lawrence H. Cooke, former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals who has a monument dedicated to him on the Sullivan County courthouse front lawn (now named the Lawrence H. Cooke Sullivan County Court House) dedication speech given by Professor Vincent Bonventre (Albany Law School)
- Stanley Finch, the first director of the Bureau of Investigation, which is now the FBI.
- Robert S. Kapito, Co-founder and President of Blackrock
- Judith Kaye, former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals
- Ivan C. Lafayette (1930–2016), politician
- Catello Manzi, harness racing driver
- Elisabeth Worth Muller, suffragist, clubwoman
Houses of worship
- Chevro Ahavath Zion Synagogue for men
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- ^ "Village of Monticello, New York". www.villageofmonticello.com. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "Early Masonry in Monticello and Sullivan County". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ County, Sullivan. "Sullivan County > Departments > Transportation". www.co.sullivan.ny.us. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ Drury, George H. (1994). The Historical Guide to North American Railroads: Histories, Figures, and Features of more than 160 Railroads Abandoned or Merged since 1930. Waukesha, Wisconsin: Kalmbach Publishing. pp. 91, 229–231. ISBN 0-89024-072-8.
- ^ ISRAEL, STEVE. "Kutsher's remnants auctioned". recordonline.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
External links
- Village of Monticello website
- Monticello area information on city-data.com