Jefferson Heights, New York
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Jefferson Heights is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Greene County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,104.
The community of Jefferson Heights is in the Town of Catskill.
Geography
Jefferson Heights is located at 42°14'7" North, 73°52'34" West (42.235394, -73.876021)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.34% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,104 people, 382 households, and 241 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 290.0/km² (752.3/mi²). There are 415 housing units at an average density of 109.0/km² (282.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 95.74% White, 2.26% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 382 households out of which 23.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% are non-families. 34.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.23 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 16.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 39.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 55 years. For every 100 females there are 69.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 66.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $43,750, and the median income for a family is $45,365. Males have a median income of $47,109 versus $22,031 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $17,321. 7.5% of the population and 2.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.