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Orangeburg, New York, in Rockland county, is 8 miles N of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 21 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding New York metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Orangeburg is home to some 3,388 residents.
In Orangeburg, about 58% of adults are married.
Approximately 20% of Orangeburg is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.
You'll see many senior citizens in Orangeburg.
In 2000, Orangeburg had a median family income of $77,679. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Orangeburg. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Orangeburg.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,550) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orangeburg. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Orangeburg was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Orangeburg, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Orangeburg, 82% of commuters drive to work.
Orangeburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Orangeburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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