Dryden, NY is a small town located in Tompkins County with a population of 14,089 and a population density of 148.48 people per square mile. This is slightly higher than the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. The small town atmosphere and access to nearby outdoor activities make Dryden, NY an ideal place to live for many people.
Local businesses include restaurants such as the Dryden Hotel and Bar, shops such as Frenchies Natural Pet Care, entertainment venues such as Long Point State Park, and fitness facilities like CrossFit Dryden. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include camping at Watson's Hollow State Park, fishing on the Cayuga Lake Inlet, biking along the Finger Lakes Trail System, and skiing or snowboarding at Greek Peak Mountain Resort.
The local community also offers numerous opportunities to get involved in various organizations such as Rotary Club of Dryden and Tompkins County Family & Children’s Service Center. There are also plenty of sporting events available throughout the year including basketball games at Cornell University and baseball games at Ithaca College or Tompkins Cortland Community College.
The population in Dryden is 14,089. There are 151 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dryden is 39.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dryden is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dryden
- 48.4% are married
- 11.7% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Dryden
- 89.5% are White
- 2.6% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander