Lorenz Park, New York facts for kids
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Lorenz Park, New York
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 Lorenz Park, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Town | Greenport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,001 |
| • Density | 1,121.01/sq mi (432.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-43511 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867408 |
Lorenz Park is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Columbia County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,001 people lived there. This was a small decrease from the 2,053 people counted in 2010.
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Geography of Lorenz Park
Lorenz Park is in the northern part of the town of Greenport. It is located at coordinates 42°15′49″N 73°45′57″W / 42.26361°N 73.76583°W. To the south, it borders the city of Hudson, which is the county seat. To the north, you will find Stottville.
Waterways and Roads
The community is next to the Hudson River on its west side. To the east, it is bordered by Claverack Creek, which flows into the Hudson River. U.S. Route 9 is a main road that goes through Lorenz Park. This road leads south into Hudson and north towards Stockport and Kinderhook.
Area and Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lorenz Park covers a total area of about 5.0 square kilometers (1.95 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.6 square kilometers (1.78 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.16 square miles), is water. This means about 8.37% of Lorenz Park is covered by water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,981 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,053 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,001 | −2.5% | |
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In 2000, a census showed that 1,981 people lived in Lorenz Park. There were 868 households and 543 families. The population was quite spread out, with about 1,074 people per square mile (415 per square kilometer). There were also 903 homes available.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Lorenz Park in 2000 were White (91.52%). Other groups included African American (4.69%), Native American (0.20%), and Asian (0.76%). About 4.14% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 868 households, about 27.8% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (45.6%) were married couples. About 13.2% of households had a female head without a husband present. Many households (32.4%) were made up of people living alone. About 20.9% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, a household had 2.27 people, and a family had 2.88 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Lorenz Park had people of all ages. About 22.7% were under 18 years old. About 22.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lorenz Park was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86.4 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Lorenz Park was $33,958. For families, the average income was $46,371. The average income per person was $16,859. About 9.1% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.9% of those under 18 and 4.0% of those 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Lorenz Park para niños
