Zena, New York facts for kids
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Zena, New York
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,038 |
| • Density | 339.55/sq mi (131.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-84187 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971869 |
Zena is a small community called a hamlet in Ulster County, New York, United States. It's also known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 1,038 people lived there.
Zena is located in the Town of Woodstock. You can find it along County Route 30. It is northwest of a larger city called Kingston.
Where is Zena Located?
Zena is found at these coordinates: 42°1′20″N 74°5′9″W / 42.02222°N 74.08583°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Zena covers a total area of about 3 square miles (8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Zena has clear borders. To the west, it's next to Morey Hill Road. It stretches north along Zena Highwoods Road until Church Road. It also goes north halfway up John Joy Road. Zena Road forms part of its northern boundary, almost reaching State Route 212. The southern parts of Chestnut Hill Road and most of Witchtree Road are also included in Zena.
How Many People Live in Zena?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,119 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,031 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,038 | 0.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,119 people living in Zena. These people lived in 447 homes. About 320 of these homes were families. The population density was about 380 people per square mile (147 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Zena were White (about 94%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 23% of the people in Zena were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Zena was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87 males.
See also
In Spanish: Zena (Nueva York) para niños
