The Town of Warwick is located in the southwest part of the county. The town contains a village also named Warwick.

Warwick is the site of Applefest

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History

The region has been referred to as Warwick since the early 18th Century. The Town of Warwick was created in 1788. During the American War for Independence, Warwick was the site of a British army encampment. Warwick is situated along a freight rail line, which, along with many other towns in Orange County (Goshen, Middletown, Newburgh), contributed to the growth of those towns when it carried passengers as well.

Notable Citizens

Jimmy Sturr - Polka musician, winner of 16 Grammys, nominated for 22, nicknamed "The Polka King", currently resides in the village Florida, New York.
Mark "Gus" Scott - Former drummer of rock band Trixter; Owner of The Copper Bottom Restaurant in Florida, NY.

Robert A. Fletcher - Nationally renowned artist and illustrator.
Frederick Franck - Sculptor.
Virginia H. Martin - pioneer in therapeutic riding; recipient of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association: the James Brady Award.
Derek Jeter - NY Yankees shortstop purchased a residence along Greenwood Lake.
Richard Kiley (deceased) - Actor.
Anthony Portelli - Local political leader and former Warwick (village) mayor.
Bill Pennington - journalist for The New York Times; Pulitzer Prize nominee, author of The Heisman.

Geography

The Southern tip of Orange County, NY. The south town line is the border of The towns of Vernon and West Milford, both in the state of New Jersey.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 271.6 km?(104.9 mi?. 263.3 km?(101.7 mi? of it is land and 8.3 km?(3.2 mi? of it (3.04%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 30,764 people, 10,868 households, and 7,955 families residing in the town. The population density was 116.8/km?(302.6/mi?. There were 11,818 housing units at an average density of 44.9/km?(116.2/mi?.

There were 10,868 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living independently who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $61,094, and the median income for a family was $71,074.

Villages and Hamlets located within the Town of Warwick

• Warwick -- The Village of Warwick
• Florida -- Village of Florida
• Greenwood Lake -- The Village of Greenwood Lake (NY)

Hamlets:

• Amity
• Bellvale
• Edenville
• New Milford
• Pine Island