Jefferson Valley, New York facts for kids
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Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York
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Location of Jefferson Valley, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Yorktown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.05 sq mi (18.27 km2) |
| • Land | 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,444 |
| • Density | 2,075.59/sq mi (801.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10535
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| Area code(s) | 914 |
| FIPS code | 36-38500 |
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, often called Jefferson Valley, is a special kind of community in New York. It's located in the town of Yorktown, which is part of Westchester County. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 14,142 people lived here. It's a popular spot for shopping, especially because of the Jefferson Valley Mall.
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Where is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown?
Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is located at coordinates 41.316874 degrees North and -73.801722 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Parts of the Community
The community is made up of two main parts:
- The hamlet of Jefferson Valley is in the northeast. It's located along U.S. Route 6.
- The hamlet of Yorktown is in the south. It's where New York State Route 132 (Old Yorktown Road) meets U.S. Route 202 and State Route 35 (Crompond Road).
Borders and Size
The Taconic Parkway forms the western edge of the community. The town line of Somers is on the eastern side. The northern border follows the line between Westchester and Putnam County.
The total area of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is about 7.0 square miles (18.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 14,444 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 14,891 people living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown. These people lived in 5,420 households, and 4,151 of these were families. The community had about 2,154 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in the area in 2000 were White (92.31%). There were also African American (2.33%), Asian (3.22%), and other groups. About 4.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (68.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 6.3% were female householders without a husband.
- Roughly 23.4% were not families.
- About 21.4% of households had only one person.
- Around 14.7% of households had one person aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.74 people. The average family had 3.22 people.
Age and Income
The median age in 2000 was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older.
- About 26.6% of the population was under 18.
- About 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 16.7% were 65 or older.
In 2000, the median income for a household was $82,379. For a family, it was $96,089. The average income per person was $34,347. A small number of families (1.4%) and people (2.5%) lived below the poverty line.
