New Square Village second fastest growing in NY State

The Village of New Square, NY, exclusively inhabited by members of the Skver Hasidic sect is the second fastest growing community in New York, right behind the Village of Kiryas Joel. Kiryas Joel is populated by members of the rival Satmar sect, and is notorious for its high density housing and its dependency upon public assistance.

The Village of New Square is comprised of approximately 7,800 people, within one half a square mile. The population density is approximately 12,000 people per square mile.Its population increased 77.5% between 1990 and 2000. The median income for a household in the village was $12,162, and the median income for a family was $12,208. Males had a median income of $21,696 versus $29,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $5,237. About 67.0% of families and 72.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 77.3% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

By contrast, the Town of Mamakating within which Spring Glen is located, has a population of approximately 11,000 living within 99 square miles. The population density is 59 people per square mile. The median income for a household in the town was $41,726, and the median income for a family was $49,615. Males had a median income of $40,811 versus $28,329 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,451. About 7.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.



A sample of the community

(Photo: Yeshiva World News)