Lake Katrine, New York facts for kids
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Lake Katrine, New York
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,522 |
| • Density | 1,107.11/sq mi (427.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12449
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-40585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954922 |
Lake Katrine is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a recognized area with its own population count. However, it is not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2020, about 2,522 people lived in Lake Katrine. The community is located in the western part of the Town of Ulster. It is close to a small body of water also called Lake Katrine. The hamlet is situated just north of the City of Kingston.
History of Lake Katrine
The area now known as Lake Katrine has changed names over time. Long ago, this community was called "Pine Bush." The lake itself was known by a different name, "Auntrens Pond."
Geography of Lake Katrine
Lake Katrine is located at 41°59′02″N 73°59′50″W / 41.983932°N 73.997189°W.
The community covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up less than 2% of the total.
Lake Katrine is also located right next to Esopus Creek. This creek is an important natural feature in the area.
Population and People in Lake Katrine
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,396 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,397 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,522 | 5.2% | |
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The population of Lake Katrine has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,396 people living here. By 2010, the number was very similar, with 2,397 residents. The most recent count in 2020 showed that the population had grown slightly to 2,522 people.
In 2000, there were 821 households in Lake Katrine. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2.24 people. Many different types of families and individuals lived in the community.
The median age of people in Lake Katrine in 2000 was 44 years old. This means half the population was younger than 44 and half was older. About 17.9% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, 24.1% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $38,017. This is the middle income level for all households. For families, the median income was $46,375.
