Heritage Hills, New York facts for kids
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Heritage Hills, New York
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Location of Heritage Hills, New York
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | New York | ||
| County | Westchester | ||
| Town | Somers | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,511 | ||
| • Density | 2,404.58/sq mi (928.44/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| FIPS code | 36-34118 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1852901 | ||
Heritage Hills is a community located in Somers, a town in Westchester County, New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place. This means it's a small community that the government tracks for population numbers. In 2010, about 3,975 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 4,511 people.
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Exploring Heritage Hills' Location
Heritage Hills is found in the state of New York. It is part of Westchester County. The community is specifically located within the town of Somers.
Size and Surroundings
According to official measurements, Heritage Hills covers about 4.9 square kilometers (or 1.9 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water. This means it's a fairly compact community.
Who Lives in Heritage Hills?
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| 2020 | 4,511 | — | |
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Let's look at the people who call Heritage Hills home. In 2000, there were 3,683 residents. They lived in 2,119 homes.
Community Makeup
Most residents in 2000 were White (about 97%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
In 2000, a small number of homes (about 5%) had children under 18 living there. Many homes (nearly 50%) were married couples living together. A large number of homes (43%) were individuals living alone. About 30% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a home was 1.72.
Age of Residents
Heritage Hills has a unique age makeup. In 2000, only about 5% of residents were under 18. A large portion, over 54%, were 65 years old or older. The average age of residents was 67 years. This shows that Heritage Hills is a community with many older adults.
Community Design
When Heritage Hills was first planned, it was designed mainly for adults. Originally, at least one person in each home had to be 40 years old or older. Also, people under 18 were not allowed to live in the development. This rule helped create a quiet community for adults.
Income Levels
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Heritage Hills was $63,450. For families, the typical income was higher, at $90,904. The average income per person was $46,523. A very small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Heritage Hills para niños
