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Wheatley Heights Facts
| Area | 1.3 mi² |
| Population | 4,405 |
| Male Population | 2,093 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,312 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -16.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -15.4% |
| Median Age | 35.5 years (Male: 34.5, Female: 36.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, Inwood, West Side, Central Harlem |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 40.76371, -73.36984 |
Map of Wheatley Heights
Interactive Map
Wheatley Heights Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 5,030 | 5,207 | 5,526 | 4,405 | 4,396 | 4,526 |
| Population Density | 3,974.5 / mi² | 3,789.9 / mi² | 3,923.2 / mi² | 4,163.6 / mi² | 3,319 / mi² | 3,312.2 / mi² | 3,410.1 / mi² |
Wheatley Heights Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 15.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Heights | -16.5% | -12.4% | -15.4% |
| New York | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Wheatley Heights Median Age
Median Age: 35.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Heights | 35.5 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 34.5 yrs |
| New York | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Wheatley Heights Population Density
Population Density: 3,319 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Heights | 4,405 | 1.327 sq mi | 3,319 / mi² |
| New York | 19.4 million | 54,555 sq mi | 355 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Wheatley Heights Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Wheatley Heights
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Wheatley Heights
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Wheatley Heights
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Wheatley Heights
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wheatley Heights CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Heights | 59,049 tn | 13.4 tn | 44,490.4 tons/mi² |
| New York | 334,299,374 tn | 17.25 tn | 6,127.8 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 59,049 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 44,490.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/92 | 8:50 AM | 3.1 | 93.5 km | 7,900 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/91 | 8:58 PM | 3 | 38.3 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/85 | 10:07 AM | 3.6 | 45.6 km | 6,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 2/26/83 | 7:59 PM | 3 | 91 km | 7,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/81 | 4:49 PM | 3.8 | 79.1 km | 5,600 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/80 | 12:41 AM | 3 | 75.2 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/80 | 5:27 PM | 3.1 | 74.3 km | 0 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/10/79 | 4:49 AM | 3.1 | 95.9 km | 3,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 1/30/79 | 4:30 PM | 3.5 | 90.3 km | 5,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/76 | 3:39 PM | 3.1 | 55.9 km | 0 m | Greater New York area, New Jersey | usgs.gov |
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