Big Flats (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Big Flats, New York
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 Big Flats (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| Town | Big Flats |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.77 sq mi (43.42 km2) |
| • Land | 16.69 sq mi (43.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,555 |
| • Density | 332.87/sq mi (128.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14814
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-06464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943883 |
Big Flats is a community located in Chemung County, New York, United States. It's part of a larger area called the town of Big Flats. This community is also known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area the government counts for population statistics. In 2020, about 5,555 people lived in the Big Flats CDP.
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Exploring Big Flats: Location and Features
Big Flats is found in the middle and northeastern parts of the town of Big Flats. You can find it by looking at its coordinates: 42°08′42″N 76°55′48″W / 42.145087°N 76.929869°W.
This area includes:
- The small village of Big Flats, located in the western-central part of the town.
- Fisherville, another small community closer to the eastern border.
- Many neighborhoods with homes in between these two places.
Big Flats is also home to some important spots:
- The Elmira Corning Regional Airport, which is northwest of Fisherville.
- The Arnot Mall, a popular shopping center.
Getting Around Big Flats
A major road called the Southern Tier Expressway goes through Big Flats. This road is also known as Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17. You can get on or off the expressway using exits 49, 50, and 51.
Another important road is County Route 64, also called Big Flats Road. It runs mostly next to the expressway and connects the centers of Big Flats and Fisherville.
Size of the Area
The Big Flats CDP covers a total area of about 42.4 square kilometers (16.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 42.2 square kilometers (16.3 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Big Flats?
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| 2020 | 5,555 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,482 people living in the Big Flats CDP. These people lived in 950 households, and 748 of these were families.
Most people in Big Flats were White (95.17%). Other groups included Black or African American (1.49%), Asian (2.01%), and people of two or more races (1.01%). About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 33.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (69.1%) were married couples living together.
- About 16.6% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- The average household had about 2.61 people.
Age Groups
The population in Big Flats was spread out across different age groups:
- 25.7% were under 18 years old.
- 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Big Flats was 41 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Big Flats was $53,344. For families, the average income was $54,829. The average income per person in the CDP was $22,938.
A very small number of families (1.0%) and individuals (1.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 1.1% of those under 18 and 2.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Big Flats (condado de Chemung) para niños
