Firthcliffe, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Firthcliffe, New York
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The Firthcliffe Firehouse, Located in Firthcliffe
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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 Firthcliffe, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.78 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,022 |
| • Density | 1,690.91/sq mi (652.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-25857 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0950117 |
Firthcliffe is a small community in Orange County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 5,022 people lived in Firthcliffe. It is part of a larger group of cities and towns that form a big metropolitan area. This area includes places like Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Middletown. Firthcliffe is located within the Town of Cornwall.
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Where is Firthcliffe Located?
Firthcliffe is found at specific coordinates: 41.440084 degrees North and 74.033783 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
How Firthcliffe Got Its Name
Firthcliffe gets its name from an old company called the Firth Carpet Company. This company used to be located on Mill Street. They built many of the homes on Firth Street, which is in the Firthcliffe area.
Who Lives in Firthcliffe?
The population of Firthcliffe has grown a little over the years.
- In 2010, there were 4,949 people.
- In 2020, the population increased to 5,022 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were about 4,970 people living in Firthcliffe. Most residents were White (about 94%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were nearly 2,000 households in Firthcliffe. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 35%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.6%) were married couples.
Age Groups in Firthcliffe
The people living in Firthcliffe come from all age groups.
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Firthcliffe was 38 years old.
