Redford, New York facts for kids
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Redford, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Town | Saranac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 387 |
| • Density | 287.52/sq mi (111.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12978
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-60884 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962329 |
Redford is a small community called a hamlet in the town of Saranac. It is also a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government defines for counting people. Redford is located in Clinton County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 477 people lived there.
Redford is in the southern part of the town of Saranac. It is located west of the city of Plattsburgh. This community is also found within the beautiful Adirondack Park.
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Exploring Redford's Location
Redford is situated along the southern edge of the town of Saranac. Its exact location is 44°36′24″N 73°48′31″W / 44.60667°N 73.80861°W. The community sits on the north side of the Saranac River. This river flows east until it reaches Lake Champlain.
Travel and Transportation
New York State Route 3 is a main road that goes through Redford. If you travel east on this road, you will reach Plattsburgh, which is about 21 miles away. Going southwest on the same road will take you to Saranac Lake, about 28 miles from Redford.
Land and Water Areas
The Redford area, as defined for the census, covers about 3.8 square kilometers (or 1.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 3.5 square kilometers (1.35 square miles). The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Redford's Population and People
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| 2020 | 387 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 512 people living in Redford. These people lived in 178 different homes, and 137 of these were families. The population density was about 374 people per square mile. There were also 183 housing units, which means places where people could live.
Who Lives in Redford?
Most of the people living in Redford in 2000 were White, making up about 99% of the population. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 0.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 178 homes in Redford in 2000:
- About 37.6% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 64% were married couples living together.
- 9% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- About 22.5% were not families, meaning individuals or groups of unrelated people living together.
- 16.9% of all homes had just one person living there.
- About 7.9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average number of people in a household was 2.88, and the average family had 3.27 people.
Age Groups in Redford
The population of Redford in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 29.3% were under 18 years old.
- 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Redford was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.4 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Redford was $47,813 per year. For families, the average income was $59,408. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $37,875, while women earned about $26,250. The average income per person in Redford was $20,117.
