Calcium, New York

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Calcium, New York
settlement_type = CDP
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pushpin_map_caption =Location within the state of New York
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New York
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Jefferson
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 14.5
area_land_km2 = 14.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 5.6
area_land_sq_mi = 5.6
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 3346
population_density_km2 = 231.2
population_density_sq_mi = 598.9

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
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elevation_m = 143
elevation_ft = 469
latd = 44 |latm = 2 |lats = 5 |latNS = N
longd = 75 |longm = 50 |longs = 32 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 13616
area_code = 315
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blank_info = 36-11671
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Calcium is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 3,346 at the 2000 census.

Calcium is in the Town of Le Ray and was formerly called Sanford's Corner.

Geography

Calcium is located at coor dms|44|2|5|N|75|50|32|W|city (44.034761, -75.842114)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.5 km²), all land.

Calcium is located by US Route 11, west of Fort Drum.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are 3,346 people, 1,052 households, and 911 families residing in the community. The population density is 598.9 per square mile (231.1/km²). There are 1,134 housing units at an average density of 203.0/sq mi (78.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 67.30% White, 19.52% African American, 1.23% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 6.19% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 12.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,052 households out of which 62.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 13.4% are non-families. 10.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.18 and the average family size is 3.41.

In the community the population is spread out with 40.0% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 7.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 23 years. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $28,977, and the median income for a family is $30,000. Males have a median income of $25,243 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $10,356. 15.4% of the population and 12.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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