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Greene County

Population in July 2007: 1,127.
Males: 462  (41.0%)
Females: 665  (59.0%)

Median resident age:  54.9 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 12414.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $53,961 (it was $43,750 in 2000)
Jefferson Heights:  $53,961
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,153
Jefferson Heights:  $22,153
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $217,145 (it was $101,700 in 2000)
Jefferson Heights:  $217,145
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $209,832; Detached houses: $211,422; Mobile homes: $22,500

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Races in Jefferson Heights:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.9%)
  • Black (2.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Jefferson Heights: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (27.7%), Italian (21.6%), Irish (19.1%), French (7.6%), Dutch (7.4%), English (7.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 1.47 square miles.

Population density: 768 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Jefferson Heights

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jefferson Heights CDP

  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 49.7%
  • Separated: 4.7%
  • Widowed: 16.9%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

28 residents are foreign born (1.8% Europe, 0.7% Asia).

This place:  2.5%
New York:  20.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this place in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Jefferson Heights:  1.2% ($1,271)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (29.8 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (96.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Catskill, NY (1.1 miles ), Leeds, NY (1.3 miles ), Catskill, NY (1.7 miles ), Athens, NY (1.9 miles ), Hudson, NY (2.2 miles ), Greenport, NY (2.2 miles ), Lorenz Park, NY (2.4 miles ).

Latitude: 42.24 N, Longitude: 73.88 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Broadcasting and telecommunications (23%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Furniture and related products (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (22%)
  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (19%)
  • Food and beverage stores (18%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Utilities (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Computer specialists (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (15%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Business operations specialists (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)



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Jefferson Heights-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.7 miles away from the Jefferson Heights place center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 tornado 23.0 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Jefferson Heights-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from Jefferson Heights center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 82.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/2000 at 04:02:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/24/2007 at 01:56:48, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 2.7 LG, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 28.4 miles away from Jefferson Heights center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 82.1 miles away from Jefferson Heights center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Jefferson Heights:
  • COLUMBIA GREENE MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 8 miles; CATSKILL, NY)
  • NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; RHINEBECK, NY)
  • BENEDICTINE HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; KINGSTON, NY)

Amtrak station near Jefferson Heights:
  • 5 miles: HUDSON (69 S. FRONT ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jefferson Heights:
  • CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (about 32 miles; HYDE PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,028)
  • SUNY AT ALBANY (about 32 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 14,168)
  • EXCELSIOR COLLEGE (about 33 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,096)
  • THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE (about 33 miles; ALBANY, NY; FT enrollment: 3,116)
  • RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 34 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 7,150)
  • HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; TROY, NY; FT enrollment: 6,337)
  • SIENA COLLEGE (about 34 miles; LOUDONVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 3,001)

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Cemeteries: Jefferson Rural Cemetery (1), Saint Patricks Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.2 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  63.1%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.5%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  3.7%
Whole state:  7.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jefferson Heights, NY


243 people in nursing homes
11 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Jefferson Heights compared to New York state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Greene County New York:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (67%)
  • Utility gas (17%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Other fuel (4%)
  • Coal or coke (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Jefferson Heights

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchReformed Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents55.2%20.0%7.6%3.2%2.8%
Congregations11.7%30.0%13.3%1.7%3.3%
NameEpiscopal ChurchGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of America The Wesleyan Church Inc. Bruderhof CommunitiesOther religions
Adherents2.8%2.0%0.9%0.8%4.8%
Congregations10.0%1.7%1.7%1.7%25.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


6.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,023 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.60%
New York average:  5.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ulster County, NY  1.02% ($34,385 average AGI)
from Albany County, NY  0.95% ($33,012)
from Columbia County, NY  0.60% ($36,743)


6.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,760 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.07%
New York average:  6.26%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Albany County, NY  1.35% ($36,509 average AGI)
to Ulster County, NY  0.68% ($29,203)
to Columbia County, NY  0.41% ($24,507)


Strongest AM radio stations in Jefferson Heights:
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WHUC (1230 AM; 1 kW; HUDSON, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jefferson Heights:
  • WCTW (98.5 FM; CATSKILL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • W214AH (90.7 FM; JEFFERSON HEIGHTS, E, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • W296AT (107.1 FM; CATSKILL, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Jefferson Heights:
  • W21BU (Channel 21; HUDSON ET AL, NY; Owner: MARTIN MEDIA INDUSTRIES, INC.)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

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