Norfolk (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Norfolk, New York
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 Norfolk (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,238 |
| • Density | 458.01/sq mi (176.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-51319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0976729 |
Norfolk is a small community, sometimes called a hamlet, located in St. Lawrence County, New York, in the United States. It's also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined for gathering population information.
In 2020, about 1,238 people lived here. Norfolk is part of the larger Town of Norfolk.
History of Norfolk
People first started settling in the Norfolk community around the year 1816. This makes it a place with a long history in New York State.
Geography and Location
Norfolk is located at coordinates 44.79941 degrees North and -74.990963 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the CDP covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.1 square mile (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Norfolk is found along New York State Route 56. It's also where several County Roads meet, like Roads 38, 38A, and 47. The Raquette River flows right through the middle of the community.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 1,238 | — | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,334 people living in Norfolk. These people made up 558 households and 362 families. The population density was about 497.5 people per square mile. There were also 610 housing units.
Most of the people in Norfolk were White (97.5%). There were also small percentages of other groups, including Native American and Asian people. About 1.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 23.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 18.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Norfolk was 39.5 years.
Education
Students in Norfolk attend schools that are part of the Norwood-Norfolk Central School District.
See also
In Spanish: Norfolk (condado de St. Lawrence) para niños
