Eden (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Eden, New York
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Eden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.59 sq mi (14.49 km2) |
| • Land | 5.59 sq mi (14.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,346 |
| • Density | 598.14/sq mi (230.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14057
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-23404 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949363 |
Eden is a small community in Erie County, New York. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area the government defines for gathering population data. In 2010, about 3,516 people lived here. Eden is part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls area. It's located on U.S. Route 62, a main road that runs through the western part of the town of Eden.
Geography
Eden is located in western New York. Its exact location is at coordinates 42 degrees, 38 minutes, 57 seconds North and 78 degrees, 53 minutes, 48 seconds West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of 5.6 square miles (about 14.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,346 | — | |
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As of the year 2000, there were about 3,579 people living in Eden. These people made up 1,241 households, and 987 of these were families. The area had about 635 people per square mile (or 245 people per square kilometer). There were 1,275 homes in total.
Most of the people living in Eden in 2000 were White (about 98%). A smaller number of people were Black or African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 1,241 households in 2000:
- About 39% had children under 18 living with them.
- About 69% were married couples living together.
- About 7% were led by a female with no husband present.
- About 20% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
The average household had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.2 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Eden was spread out across different age groups:
- About 28% were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Eden was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
See also
In Spanish: Eden (condado de Erie) para niños
