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1. Library System ALICE CURTIS DESMOND & HAMILTON FISH LIB
472 Route 403, Garrison, NY 10524
Phone Number: (845) 424-3020 Putnam 57,568 66,368
2. Central Library ALICE CURTIS DESMOND AND HAMILTON FISH LIBRARY
Street Address: 472 Route 403, Garrison, NY 10524
Phone Number: (845) 424-3020 Putnam N/A N/A
3. Central Library BREWSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 79 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509
Phone Number: (845) 279-6421 Putnam N/A N/A
4. Library System BREWSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 79 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509
Phone Number: (845) 279-6421 Putnam 64,188 63,890
5. Library System JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Morris Avenue, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Phone Number: (845) 265-3040 Putnam 31,389 37,500
6. Central Library JULIA L. BUTTERFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 10 Morris Avenue, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Phone Number: (845) 265-3040 Putnam N/A N/A
7. Central Library KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512
Phone Number: (845) 225-8585 Putnam N/A N/A
8. Library System KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 17 Sybils Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512
Phone Number: (845) 225-8585 Putnam 99,773 71,775
9. Library System LITERARY UNION LIBRARY OF CARMEL
1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone Number: (845) 225-2439 Putnam 41,207 52,617
10. Central Library LITERARY UNION LIBRARY OF CARMEL
1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone Number: (845) 225-2439 Putnam N/A N/A
11. Central Library MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
Phone Number: (845) 628-2009 Putnam N/A N/A
12. Library System MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 668 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541
Phone Number: (845) 628-2009 Putnam 268,636 200,947
13. Library System PATTERSON LIBRARY
Street Address: 1167 Route 311, Patterson, NY 12563
Phone Number: (845) 878-6121 Putnam 59,488 63,133
14. Central Library PATTERSON LIBRARY
Street Address: 1167 Route 311, Patterson, NY 12563
Phone Number: (845) 878-6121 Putnam N/A N/A
15. Central Library PUTNAM VALLEY FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 30 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Phone Number: (845) 528-3242 Putnam N/A N/A
16. Library System PUTNAM VALLEY FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 30 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Phone Number: (845) 528-3242 Putnam 55,617 59,136
Overview of Putnam County, New York
Putnam County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 95,745. The county seat is Carmel. The name is in honor of Israel Putnam, who was a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War.
History
When New York State established its first twelve counties in 1683, the present Putnam County was part of Dutchess County. Dutchess County also included two towns in the present Columbia County. Until 1713, Dutchess County was administered by Ulster County.
In 1812, Putnam County was detached from Dutchess. The six townships comprising the county had reached their current names and boundaries by 1877.
Geography
Putnam County is located in southeastern New York State, between the Hudson River on its west and the New York-Connecticut border on its east, south of Poughkeepsie.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 638 km² (246 mi²). 599 km² (231 mi²) of it is land and 39 km² (15 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.08% water.
The terrain of the county is generally hilly. The region of the county nearest the Hudson River is especially so and is part of the Hudson Highlands.
The highest point is in that range, on Scofield Ridge, at approximately 469 m (1,540 feet) above sea level. The lowest point is sea level along the Hudson.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 95,745 people, 32,703 households, and 25,181 families residing in the county. The population density is 160/km² (414/mi²). There are 35,030 housing units at an average density of 58/km² (152/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.87% White, 1.63% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 6.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 32,703 households out of which 38.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% are married couples living together, 8.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.00% are non-families. 18.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 32.10% from 25 to 44, 25.60% from 45 to 64, and 9.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 99.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $72,279, and the median income for a family is $82,197. Males have a median income of $53,295 versus $38,390 for females. The per capita income for the county is $30,127. 4.40% of the population and 2.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.50% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Towns villages and hamlets
According to countryaah, Putnam County, New York has the following cities and towns:
