Country Knolls, New York facts for kids
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Country Knolls, New York
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 Country Knolls, New York
Location in New York
Country Knolls, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.42 sq mi (8.87 km2) |
| • Land | 3.42 sq mi (8.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,349 |
| • Density | 1,562.21/sq mi (603.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-18542 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867396 |
Country Knolls is a community in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population surveys. It is not an official town or city. In 2020, about 5,349 people lived here.
The Story of Country Knolls
Country Knolls is part of a larger housing area called "Country Knolls Estates." Sometimes, people call it "Country Knolls North." This helps tell it apart from "Country Knolls South," which was built later.
A local company owned by Robert Van Patten built these homes. He also built other nearby communities. These include Country Knolls West and Clifton Knolls.
The first homes in Country Knolls were built in 1964. They were on streets like Hillcrest Drive and Meridian Lane. Over time, the community grew. It even expanded into the town of Malta. More homes were added in 1988 and 1989. These new homes were on Huntington Parkway.
The Country Knolls Civic Association has more details about how the area grew. The housing development also includes homes in the "Longkill" and "Ashley" sections. These parts are separated by Longkill Road and Ushers Road.
Where is Country Knolls?
Country Knolls is located at 42°54′52″N 73°48′35″W / 42.91444°N 73.80972°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Country Knolls?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,155 | — | |
| 2020 | 5,349 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,155 people living in Country Knolls. They lived in 725 households. Most of these households, 659, were families.
The population density was about 1,312 people per square mile. There were 736 housing units in the area.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 84.3% of households were married couples. The average household had almost 3 people. The average family had a bit more than 3 people.
The population in 2000 was spread out by age.
- About 28.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.9% were between 18 and 24.
- About 23.7% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31.0% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the community was 41 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Country Knolls was $86,290. For families, the average income was $88,637. The income per person was $33,027.
See also
In Spanish: Country Knolls para niños
