Phoenicia, New York

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Phoenicia is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, USA. The population was 381 at the 2000 census.

Phoenicia is located in northeast part of Town of Shandaken on Route 28. It is the largest community in the town. The village is located on Route 28, right at the junction with Route 214 and is next to Esopus Creek.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 External links

[edit] History

The railroad (the Ulster and Delaware Railroad) arrived at this community first, making it the first to develop the tourist industry which is still a major part of the local economy.

[edit] Geography

Phoenicia is located at 42°4′53″N, 74°18′47″W (42.081266, -74.313019)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²), all land.

The community is located inside the Catskill State Park.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 381 people, 194 households, and 82 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 319.8/km² (823.2/mi²). There were 246 housing units at an average density of 206.5/km² (531.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.06% White, 0.26% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.

There were 194 households out of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 57.7% were non-families. 45.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 18.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,159, and the median income for a family was $28,000. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,408. About 5.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 42.081266° -74.313019°
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