Elmira Heights, New York

Elmira Heights, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Elmira Heights, New York
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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Chemung
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area_total_km2 = 2.9
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 4170
population_density_km2 = 1414.9
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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postal_code = 14903
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Elmira Heights is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 4,170 at the 2000 census.

The Village of Elmira Heights is primarily within the Town of Elmira, but part of the village is in the Town of Horseheads. The village is a northern suburb of the City of Elmira. It is part of the 'Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area'.

Geography

Elmira Heights is located at coor dms|42|7|38|N|76|49|27|W|city (42.127298, -76.824214)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (3.0 km²), all of it land.

Newtown Creek, a tributary of the Chemung River, flows along the east side of the village. Halderman Creek also flows through the eastern part of the village from north to south. Woodlawn National Cemetery is south of the village.

The Southern Tier Expressway (New York State Route 17) passes along the east side of the village. New York State Route 14 (College Avenue) and County Road 66 (Grand Central Avenue) are north-south streets through the village.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 4,170 people, 1,874 households, and 1,053 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,664.5 people per square mile (1,412.3/km²). There were 2,010 housing units at an average density of 1,766.3/sq mi (680.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.03% White, 1.03% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 1,874 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the village the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,015, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $32,135 versus $21,788 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,334. About 7.1% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Fire Protection

HISTORYThe Elmira Heights Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1896. When it began it was composed of two companies, the Chemical and Hose Company and the Independent Hook and Ladder Company. These later combined into one department. The first fire chief was William Monroe and the first fire bell was purchased from Grace Church in Elmira. The original fire station was across the street from its present location on the northeast corner of Scottwood and Fourteenth Street. It was merely a shed in which to store equipment. Throughout the Heights three hose carts were placed. In case of a fire, this was the procedure used: Someone ran to ring the fire bell while everyone else near the fire ran to the hose cart to fasten the hose to the nearest hydrant. When the fire bell rang, firemen from every part of the village raced to the fire station. The hook and ladder truck was hand-drawn. The hose carts and chemical engine were horse-drawn.

Anyone with a team of horses made a bee-line for the station. The first team that appeared to pull the apparatus received three dollars for his services and the second team received two dollars for the use of his team. The race to see what man would get his team to the fire station first was almost as exciting as the fire itself. At the fire, the hose was connected to the hose already connect to the hydrant and the real fire fighting began.

The fire department had it's social side as well. The two companies were as separate as it was possible to be. You either belonged to one or the other, but never both. You might walk to the door of the building with your friend of the other company, but once inside the door friendship ceased until you came back out. Benefit dances, card parties, and social gatherings were held and things went fine until it was time to divide the money. This rivalry and animosity continued until one night a new fire chief, tired of the bickering, ordered the door to be opened between the parlors of the two companies.

TODAY

Today the Elmira Heights Fire Department is located next door to the Elmira Heights Village Hall. It still maintains an all volunteer roster and offers Fire and EMS services to the Village of Elmira Heights, and the Towns of Elmira and Horseheads.

Police Services

TODAYThe Elmira Heights Police Department is a small agency comprised of a force of ten men, whom offer 24/7 police protection to the Village of Elmira Heights. The Police Department shares their operations facility with the Elmira Heights Fire Department.

References

External links

* [http://www.elmiraheights.com/ Information about Elmira Heights, NY]
* [http://www.elmiraheightsfire.org/ Elmira Heights Fire Department]
* [http://www.heightsschools.com/ Elmira Heights Central School District]


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