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Jefferson County

Population in July 2008: 1,042. Population change since 2000: +12.0%
 

Males: 525  (50.4%)
Females: 517  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  34.3 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 13659.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,533 (it was $38,523 in 2000)
Lorraine:  $49,533
New York:  $53,514

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,757
Lorraine:  $18,757
New York:  $29,885

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $91,527 (it was $55,200 in 2000)
Lorraine:  $91,527
New York:  $311,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $116,827; Detached houses: $123,494; Townhouses or other attached units: $46,648; Mobile homes: $45,723
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Races in Lorraine:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)

2008 cost of living index in Lorraine: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (17.0%), Irish (12.6%), United States (10.4%), French (9.8%), German (9.0%), Dutch (4.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 998 feet

Land area: 39.0 square miles.

Population density: 27 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Lorraine

  • High school or higher: 78.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lorraine town

  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

7 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.8%
New York:  20.4%


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

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

Lorraine:  2.2% ($1,211)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Clay, NY (43.1 miles , pop. 58,805).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (91.5 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (228.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Adams, NY (2.1 miles ), Mannsville, NY (2.3 miles ), Worth, NY (2.4 miles ), Boylston, NY (2.6 miles ), Adams, NY (2.6 miles ), Ellisburg, NY (2.6 miles ), Rodman, NY (2.7 miles ), Adams Center, NY (2.8 miles ).

Latitude: 43.75 N, Longitude: 75.98 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (12%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)



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Lorraine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below New York state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from Lorraine center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/25/1998 at 13:30:26, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 11.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/31/1997 at 07:15:29, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.7 miles away from Lorraine center
On 8/30/2007 at 03:47:45, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 89.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/13/1997 at 23:06:40, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 MD, Depth: 2.6 mi) earthquake occurred 65.4 miles away from Lorraine center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lorraine:
  • CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; CARTHAGE, NY)
  • SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; LOWVILLE, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Lorraine, NY

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lorraine:
  • JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; WATERTOWN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,454)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT OSWEGO (about 33 miles; OSWEGO, NY; FT enrollment: 7,138)
  • LE MOYNE COLLEGE (about 50 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,517)
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; FT enrollment: 15,859)
  • ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; FT enrollment: 5,132)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 60 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,790)
  • MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UTICA BRANCH (about 60 miles; UTICA, NY; FT enrollment: 3,768)

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Notable locations in Lorraine: Gould Corners (A), Haights Corners (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Randall Cemetery (1), Lyman Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Brook (A), Abijah Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lorraine and their reported violations in the past:

J.D.S INN (Population served: 30, Groundwater_under_infl_of_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
MOORES COUNTRY STORE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.1%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  9.5%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  15.5%
Whole state:  14.6%

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

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lorraine, NY



Lorraine compared to New York state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Jefferson County New York:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (55%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (20%)
  • Wood (20%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Lorraine

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents62.8%13.6%4.3%3.2%2.8%
Congregations16.9%25.0%8.1%7.4%6.6%
NameUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.5%1.4%1.3%7.2%
Congregations3.7%2.2%5.1%1.5%23.5%
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.


10.85% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,663 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.85%
New York average:  5.41%

1.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,110 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  1.18%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from St. Lawrence County, NY  0.37% ($30,758 average AGI)
from Onondaga County, NY  0.31% ($29,643)
from Lewis County, NY  0.26% ($24,981)


12.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,883 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.24%
New York average:  6.26%

0.61% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,441 average AGI)
Jefferson County:  0.61%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to St. Lawrence County, NY  0.39% ($29,287 average AGI)
to Onondaga County, NY  0.37% ($30,144)
to Lewis County, NY  0.31% ($26,923)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lorraine:
  • WNER (1410 AM; 5 kW; WATERTOWN, NY)
  • WSCP (1070 AM; daytime; 3 kW; SANDY CREEK-PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WTNY (790 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WATN (1240 AM; 1 kW; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lorraine:
  • WJNY (90.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: PUBLIC B/CNG COUNCIL CENTRAL NY, INC)
  • WBDI (106.7 FM; COPENHAGEN, NY; Owner: FORCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WFRY-FM (97.5 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WOTT (100.7 FM; HENDERSON, NY; Owner: JEFFERSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCP-FM (101.7 FM; PULASKI, NY; Owner: GALAXY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WTOJ (103.1 FM; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: CLANCY-MANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSLJ (88.9 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRVJ (91.7 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WWJS (90.1 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS FAMILY B/G)
  • WLLG (99.3 FM; LOWVILLE, NY; Owner: THE FLACK BROADCASTING GROUP L.L.C.)
  • WCIZ-FM (93.3 FM; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF WATERTOWN, INC.)
  • WVOA-FM (103.9 FM; MEXICO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Lorraine:
  • WPBS-TV (Channel 16; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • WWTI (Channel 50; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WWNY-TV (Channel 7; CARTHAGE, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBQZ-LP (Channel 34; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: ANTHONY DiMARCANTONIO)
  • WLOT-LP (Channel 66; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: R. ANTHONY DiMARCANTONIO)
  • WNYF-CA (Channel 25; WATERTOWN, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 7
Total length: 11 meters (36ft)
Total costs: $1,990,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,998
Total average daily truck traffic: 110
Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic: 2,620

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Rodman Cell Site; Route 189, Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 71.3 m, Call Sign: KNKN766
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/24/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Kathryn M Wheeler, Route 189, Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 71.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00007197
    Registrant: St. Lawrence Seaway Rsa Limited Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless, One Verizon Place (Mc: Ga3b1reg), Alpharetta, GA 30004-8511, Phone: (678) 339-4271, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Cty Rt 92, Call Sign: KNDG618
    Assigned Frequencies : 46.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/16/1997, Expiration Date: 08/04/2002, Cancelation Date: 12/08/2002
    Registrant: Lorraine Vol Fire Co Inc, Cty Rt 92, Lorraine, NY 13659, Phone: (315) 232-4108
  • 20876 County Route 189, Type: Tower, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: KNED365
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/31/2002, Expiration Date: 12/11/2012
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Road #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KA2PYM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/07/1998, Expiration Date: 04/07/2008
    Registrant: Maynard L Cobb, County Rt 93, Lorraine, NY 13659
  • Call Sign: N2QLM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00455573
    Grant Date: 01/24/2002, Expiration Date: 04/21/2012, Certifier: Randy P Hanson
    Registrant: Randy P Hanson, 21037 Co Rt 93, Lorraine, NY 13659-3181
  • Call Sign: KC2JVU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00534304
    Grant Date: 06/19/2002, Expiration Date: 06/19/2012, Certifier: David M Paradis
    Registrant: David M Paradis, 3724 County Route 95, Lorraine, NY 13659


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22721 , Serial Number: 15068474, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas Youngs, 24252 County Route 189, Lorraine, NY 13659
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 85333 , Serial Number: 7AC-4072, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Douglas R Youngs, Box 920, Lorraine, NY 13659


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 12
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

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