Beekman is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,452. The name is from Henry Beekman, an early land owner.
The Town of Beekman is in the south part of the county.
History
The town was formed in 1788 during the initial period of establishing towns and counties in the newly independent state, but parts were removed subsequently to form other towns. Iron ore extraction and smelting were important in the early economy.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 78.4 km˛ (30.3 mi˛). 77.7 km˛ (30.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.86% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,452 people, 3,751 households, and 3,034 families residing in the town. The population density is 147.4/km˛ (381.7/mi˛). There are 4,180 housing units at an average density of 53.8/km˛ (139.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 93.24% White, 2.42% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.73% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 5.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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