Ontario (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Ontario, New York
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 Ontario (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Town | Ontario |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 549.63/sq mi (212.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
14519
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| Area code(s) | 315 and 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-55002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631644 |
Ontario is a small community in Wayne County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the government counts for population numbers.
The CDP includes the main hamlet and some land around it. It even extends into part of another small community called Ontario Center. The main offices for the larger Town of Ontario are located right here.
A special area called the Brick Church Corners is a historic district. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it is an important place with historical buildings.
Where is Ontario, New York?
Ontario is located in New York. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°13′03″N 77°16′46″W / 43.217635°N 77.279334°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the CDP covers about 3.8 square miles (10.44 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the CDP.
Ontario is easy to reach from Route 104. The main crossroads in the hamlet are where Ridge Road (County Road 103) meets Knickerbocker Road (County Road 108).
Who Lives in Ontario?
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| 2020 | 2,215 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 2,160 people living in Ontario. These people lived in 916 households, and 580 of these were families. This means there were about 568 people for every square mile.
Most people in Ontario are White (96.3%). There are also people who identify as Black or African American (1.5%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.3%). About 1.5% of the population identified with two or more races. Around 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 30% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 42% were married couples. Around 15% of households had a female head with no husband present. Many households (36.7%) were not families. About 30% of all households were single individuals. About 13.5% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
The population in Ontario is spread across different age groups. About 27.8% of the people were under 20 years old. Around 5.1% were between 20 and 24. About 24.7% were between 25 and 44. A larger group, 29.1%, were between 45 and 64. Finally, 13.4% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age was 40.1 years.
The average income for a household in Ontario was about $35,255. For families, the average income was higher, around $56,719.
Homes in Ontario
In 2010, there were 971 housing units in Ontario. This means there were about 255 housing units per square mile. Only a small number, 5.7%, of these homes were empty.
Out of the 916 homes that were lived in, most were owned by the people living there. About 69.9% of homes were owner-occupied. The other 30.1% were rented.
