Lake Erie Beach, New York facts for kids
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Lake Erie Beach, 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 | Evans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2) |
| • Land | 3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,467 |
| • Density | 907.12/sq mi (350.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-40486 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954911 |
Lake Erie Beach is a small community in Erie County, New York, United States. It's known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is a place defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2010, about 3,872 people lived here. Lake Erie Beach is part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. It is located southwest of the village of Angola.
Where is Lake Erie Beach?
Lake Erie Beach is found at coordinates 42°37′25″N 79°4′54″W. It sits between NY Route 5 and the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. The community is also located northeast of Evangola State Park, a popular spot for outdoor activities.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of the CDP is about 3.8 square miles (9.9 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Lake Erie Beach?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,467 | — | |
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The most recent count in 2020 showed that 3,467 people live in Lake Erie Beach.
Back in 2000, there were 4,499 people living in the hamlet. They lived in 1,709 households, and 1,213 of these were families. The population density was about 1,168 people per square mile (451 people per square kilometer).
Community Life
In 2000, about 35.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (53.7%) were married couples living together. About 24% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 3.11 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people living in Lake Erie Beach was 37 years.
See also
- You can learn more about Lake Erie Beach in Spanish on Kiddle: Lake Erie Beach para niños
