Scotts Corners, New York facts for kids
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Scotts Corners, New York
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Location of Scotts Corners, New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Town | Pound Ridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 665 |
| • Density | 375.07/sq mi (144.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
10576
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| Area code(s) | 914 |
| FIPS code | 36-65948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964692 |
Scotts Corners is a small community in New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a small area with a name, but it's not officially a city or town. Scotts Corners is located within the larger Town of Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York.
In 2010, about 711 people lived here. This made Scotts Corners the smallest area in Westchester County that the census officially recognized. You can find Scotts Corners near the southern border of the town, close to Connecticut. It's also east of another place called Sarles Corners.
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Understanding Scotts Corners' Location
This section helps you learn about where Scotts Corners is on a map. Knowing its location helps us understand its size and surroundings.
Geographic Features of Scotts Corners
The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They say that Scotts Corners covers about 1.8 square miles (4.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Scotts Corners?
This section looks at the people who call Scotts Corners home. It includes information about how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Scotts Corners changes over the years.
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| 2020 | 665 | — | |
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- In 2000, there were 624 people living in Scotts Corners.
- By 2020, the population was 665 people.
A Look at Scotts Corners' Community
In 2000, there were 227 households in Scotts Corners. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 174 were families. The population density was about 351.7 people per square mile. This tells us how crowded the area was.
Most people living in Scotts Corners in 2000 were White (95.99%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Asian, and other races. About 2.08% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages in Scotts Corners
Many households in Scotts Corners were families. About 35.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most families (70.0%) were married couples. Some households (23.3%) were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people living together.
The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The age of people in Scotts Corners varied:
- 25.0% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 29.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 28.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Scotts Corners was 41 years old.
Money and Jobs in Scotts Corners
In 2000, the average income for a household in Scotts Corners was $127,962. For families, the average income was even higher, at $154,790. The average income per person was $65,192.
Very few people in Scotts Corners lived below the poverty line. This means most people had enough money to meet their basic needs. No children under 18 or people over 64 were reported to be living in poverty in Scotts Corners at that time.
