Wawarsing, NY is a small town located in Ulster County in the Hudson Valley. With a population of 12,814 people and a population density of 96 people per square mile, it is approximately one-twentieth the size of the US population. Wawarsing has a variety of businesses to explore from local restaurants including “Nancy’s Family Restaurant” and “Pete’s Steak House and Restaurant”, to craft stores like “The Wood Shack”. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing are available year-round for residents to enjoy. Other organizations include The Wawarsing Fire Department which provides fire services to the surrounding Wawarsing area. Local sporting events such as the annual Trautman Invitational Basketball Tournament are held each year at the Rondout Valley High School.
The population in Wawarsing is 12,814. There are 98 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wawarsing is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wawarsing is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wawarsing
- 44.5% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wawarsing
- 63.4% are White
- 9.2% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 20.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander