Windham (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Windham, New York
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 Windham (CDP), New York
Location in New York
Windham (CDP), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Town | Windham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 161.23/sq mi (62.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12496
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-82469 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971463 |
Windham is a small community in Greene County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area set up by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
In 2020, about 371 people lived in the Windham CDP. The larger area, called the town of Windham, had a total of 1,708 residents. Windham is located in the western part of its town, right on Route 23. This community has had a few different names over time, including "Batavia," "Osbornville," and "Windham Center."
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Where is Windham Located?
Windham is found at 42°18′41″N 74°14′49″W / 42.31139°N 74.24694°W. It sits in a valley near a stream called the Batavia Kill. This stream flows west and eventually joins the Schoharie Creek, which is part of the larger Mohawk River system.
The community is also located at the northern edge of the beautiful Catskill Park. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Windham CDP covers a total area of about 4.9 square kilometers (or 1.9 square miles), and all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Windham?
Let's look at how the population of Windham has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 359 | — | |
| 2010 | 367 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 371 | 1.1% | |
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Population Details from 2000
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 359 people living in Windham. These people lived in 172 households, and 97 of these were families. The population density was about 191.4 people per square mile (or 73.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 422 housing units, with an average of 225.0 units per square mile (or 86.9 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Windham were White (98.61%), and a small percentage (1.39%) were Native American. About 1.11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 172 households, about 22.7% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (44.8%) were married couples living together. About 8.1% of households had a female head with no husband present. Also, 43.6% of households were not families.
Many households (41.3%) were made up of just one person. About 19.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.09 people, and families had 2.81 people.
Age and Income
In 2000, the population of Windham had a mix of ages:
- 19.5% were under 18 years old.
- 4.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 28.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Windham was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 102.1 males.
The median income for a household in Windham was $32,083. For families, the median income was $44,250. Males earned a median income of $35,625, while females earned $40,313. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,320. About 6.1% of families and 10.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.1% of those under 18 and 13.6% of those aged 65 or over.
See also
- In Spanish: Windham (condado de Greene) para niños
