Washington Heights, New York facts for kids
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Washington Heights, New York
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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 Washington Heights, New York
Location in New York
Washington Heights, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,205 |
| • Density | 1,498.98/sq mi (578.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-78421 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968847 |
Washington Heights is a small community in Orange County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village.
In 2020, about 2,205 people lived in Washington Heights. It is a close neighbor to the city of Middletown. The community is part of the larger town of Wallkill.
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Where is Washington Heights?
Washington Heights is located in New York State. You can find it at coordinates 41.4671 degrees North and 74.4112 degrees West.
The total area of Washington Heights is about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Washington Heights?
Let's look at the people who call Washington Heights home. This information comes from the census, which counts everyone living in an area.
Population Numbers
In 2000, there were 1,318 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,205 people. This shows that more people have chosen to live in Washington Heights over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,159 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,318 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,689 | 28.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,205 | 30.6% | |
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Families and Households
In 2000, there were 492 households in Washington Heights. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 33% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were families, including married couples.
Age Groups
The people in Washington Heights come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 31% of people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13% of people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living in Washington Heights was 36 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Washington Heights (Nueva York) para niños
