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Glens Falls, New York

Glens Falls is a city located in Warren County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,354.

Geography Glens Falls is located at 43°18'44" North, 73°38'54" West (43.312104, -73.648250)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²). 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.54% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 14,354 people, 6,267 households, and 3,415 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,447.0/km² (3,752.2/mi²). There are 6,811 housing units at an average density of 686.6/km² (1,780.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.54% White, 1.30% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,267 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% are married couples living together, 13.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% are non-families. 36.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the city the population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $30,222, and the median income for a family is $42,266. Males have a median income of $29,283 versus $21,606 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,137. 14.8% of the population and 12.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 21.7% are under the age of 18 and 9.4% are 65 or older.



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