Wawarsing, New York
Wawarsing: town in New York
About
Wawarsing is a town located in the county of Ulster in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,157 and a population density of 98 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,535 inhabitants.
The town was created 341 years ago in 1684.
Quick Facts about Wawarsing
| Population | 12,535 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Ulster County |
| Postal code | 12489 |
| Phone Area Codes | 845 |
| Area | 133.86 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7590,-74.3574 |
| Altitude | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1685 (341 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:55:44 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wawarsing is located at 41°45'32"N 74°21'27"W (41.7589800, -74.3573800).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wawarsing decreased by 4.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,157 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,311 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,246 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,154 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,131 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,910 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,874 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,837 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,789 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,597 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,535 | -0.49% | estimation process |
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People born in Wawarsing (3)
People born in Wawarsing, including geographer and surveyor general Simeon De Witt, politician Andrew DeWitt Bruyn, Sound engineer Nat Boxer, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wawarsing, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196699 | Ulster County Community College | Stone Ridge (NY) | 12484 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wawarsing, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POU | Poughkeepsie station | 41 Main St. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wawarsing.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wawarsing Post Office | Wawarsing (NY) | 12489 |
Other cities in Ulster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ulster County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wallkill | 29,331 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Saugerties | 19,002 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Lloyd | 10,678 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Plattekill | 10,188 | Town in New York, USA |
| Crawford | 9,157 | Human settlement in Orange County, New York, United States of America |
| Esopus | 8,704 | Town in New York |
| New Paltz | 6,901 | Town in New York |
| Hurley | 6,002 | Town in Ulster County, New York, United States |
| Rosendale | 5,760 | Human settlement in Ulster County, New York, United States of America |
| Gardiner | 5,594 | Town in New York |
| Marbletown | 5,544 | Town in Ulster County, New York |
| Ellenville | 4,006 | City in Ulster County, New York, United States of America |
| Marlboro | 3,669 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Port Ewen | 3,546 | Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York |
| Veteran | 3,119 | Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
| Shandaken | 2,928 | Town in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Wawarsing distances to largest New York cities