Leeds, New York facts for kids
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Leeds, New York
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 Leeds, New York
Location in New York
Leeds, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Town | Catskill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (48 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 464.79/sq mi (179.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12451
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-41784 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0955168 |
Leeds is a small community in Greene County, New York, United States. It's known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is a special area the government defines for gathering information about people. In 2020, about 429 people lived in Leeds.
Leeds is part of the town of Catskill. It is located near the northern border of the town. You can find Leeds north of Route 23 and west of the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87). It is also northwest of the village of Catskill.
Geography of Leeds
Leeds is located in the eastern part of Greene County. Its exact location is 42°15′12″N 73°53′48″W / 42.25333°N 73.89667°W. The community sits on the north side of Catskill Creek.
The center of Leeds looks out over Mill Pond. This is a wider part of the Catskill Creek. The entire area of Leeds is about 2.42 square kilometers (0.93 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
History of Leeds
Leeds has had a few different names in the past. It was once called "Madison" and also "Mill Village." In the language of the local Native American people, the area was known as Pasqoecq.
The community got its current name, Leeds, from the city of Leeds, which is in the United Kingdom.
People in Leeds
The United States government counts the number of people living in different areas every ten years. This is called a census. Here's how the population of Leeds has changed:
- 2000: 369 people
- 2010: 377 people
- 2020: 429 people
In 2000, there were 174 households in Leeds. A household means all the people living in one home. About 21% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of single people or older adults living alone.
The average age of people in Leeds in 2000 was 38 years old. About 19% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Leeds (Nueva York) para niños
