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New City is a hamlet (and also a census-designated place) in Rockland County, New York, USA. The population was 34,038 at the 2000 census. The population was 33,673 in 1990. New City is the county seat of Rockland County^GR6. The ZIP Code of New City is 10956.

New City is located at 41°8′44″N, 73°59′42″W (41.145495, -73.994901)^GR1.

New City is accessible from major Rockland arteries providing rapid access to Westchester and Bergen counties, as well as Manhattan and the Bronx in NYC. It is a part of the town of Clarkstown.

New City contains several particularly affluent neighborhoods which are among the wealthiest in the United States. The community is diverse, however, and more affordable areas can be found closer to the center of the hamlet.

New City has experienced rapid development yielding an affluent tax base. Despite booming development, many of its residential areas have remained tranquil and are composed of wooded acres, winding roads, stone walls, trees, lakes, and streams. While undeveloped land for development is scarce, a few small farms still dot the landscape now shared with golf courses, homes and businesses.

As of the 2000 census, there were 34,038 people, 11,030 households, and 9,496 families residing in the CDP. New City is 15.6 mi² in area. The population density was 842.4/km² (2,181.6/mi²). There were 11,161 housing units at an average density of 276.2/km² (715.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.09% White, 4.67% African American, 0.08% Native American, 6.99% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.87% of the population. A substantial portion of the population is Jewish-American.

There were 11,030 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $92,261, and the median income for a family was $99,761. Males had a median income of $62,234 versus $43,028 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,519. About 1.7% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

• Maxwell Anderson - Playwright; long-time resident. One member of an informal artists' colony on South Mountain Road
• Bill Boggs - Bill Boggs is a four-time Emmy award-winning television talk show host, a popular after-dinner speaker and master of ceremonies, an accomplished stage performer, a noted TV show producer and a frequently published journalist.Bill Boggs
• Barry Bostwick - Actor from TV's Spin City and the movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show, living until 2005 in farmhouse once owned by Maxwell Anderson
• Keith Bulluck - Tennessee Titans All-Pro Linebacker
• Milton Caniff - Cartoonist, creator of "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon" comic strips
• Myron Cohen - Borscht Belt Comedian
• Will Cunnane - Minor League pitcher for the Memphis Redbirds, has played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, and Chicago Cubs
• Freddie Feldman - Award-winning record producer
• Jeremy Garelick - Co-Screenwriter of the hit-film "The Breakup"
• Adam Gilad (Goldgeier) - Writer/Producer of films such as "Not in This Town" and "The Ron Clark Story". Programming Director, National Lammpoon Radio. Also, the first man to legitimately wrestle a Nile River Hippo to a draw (decision contested).
• Adam Grupper - Broadway actor, "La Boheme", "The Wild Party"
• John Houseman - Actor, The Paper Chase
• Mick Jagger - Frontman for the legendary Rock group, The Rolling Stones. Jagger owned a home in New City while he recorded an LP in the mid-80's.^{[citation needed]}
• Alan Kirschenbaum - Creator, "Yes, Dear"
• Ernie Kovacs - television entertainer^{[citation needed]}
• Lotte Lenya - Actress-singer, who lived on South Mountain Road with husband Kurt Weill until her death
• Victor Levin - Writer, "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!" (2004)
• Salvador Litvak - Director, Writer, Producer, "When Do We Eat?" (2005)
• Adam Rodriguez - Detective Eric Delko from CBS's hit crime-drama CSI: Miami.
• Freddie Roman - Comedian and Dean of the Friar's Club
• Sam Rosen - Announcer for the New York Rangers and NFL on FOX
• Philip Rosenthal - Executive Producer, "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• Kurt Weill - German-American theatre composer, lived in New City from time of naturalization until death
• Randi Weingarten - Current President, United Federation of Teachers
• Robert Zeliger - (Rockland Magazine)^{[citation needed]}
• Adolph Zukor - Founder of Paramount Pictures, donated land for Zukor Park

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 41.145495° -73.994901°
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• New City Fire Department
• "10 New Reasons to Love New City," by

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