Brutus, New York facts for kids
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Brutus, New York
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First Baptist Church of Weedsport
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 Brutus, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.50 sq mi (58.27 km2) |
| • Land | 22.11 sq mi (57.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,311  |
| • Estimate
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4,290 |
| • Density | 194.29/sq mi (75.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
13166
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-011-10297 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978763 |
Brutus is a small town located in Cayuga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 4,311 people lived there. It is the town with the most people in Cayuga County. The town got its name from a clerk who liked classics, which are old Greek and Roman stories. The main court for the town is in Weedsport, which is the biggest village in Brutus.
Brutus is in the eastern part of Cayuga County. It is located west of a larger city called Syracuse.
History of Brutus
Brutus was once part of an area known as the Central New York Military Tract. This was land set aside for soldiers after the American Revolutionary War. The town of Brutus was officially created in 1802. It was formed from a larger town called Aurelius.
Geography of Brutus
The town of Brutus covers an area of about 58.3 square kilometers (22.5 square miles). Most of this area, about 57.3 square kilometers (22.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square kilometer (0.39 square miles), is water.
The eastern edge of Brutus borders Onondaga County. The northern border of the town is marked by the Seneca River and the Erie Canal. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), a major highway, runs through the northern part of the town. You can get onto the Thruway from Exit 40, which is near Weedsport.
Two important roads cross in Weedsport: New York State Route 31, which runs east-west, and New York State Route 34, which runs north-south.
People of Brutus
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,579 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,827 | −49.0% | |
| 1840 | 2,044 | 11.9% | |
| 1850 | 3,046 | 49.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,598 | −14.7% | |
| 1870 | 2,621 | 0.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,736 | 4.4% | |
| 1890 | 2,871 | 4.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,582 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,221 | −14.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,186 | −1.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,109 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,188 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,348 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,804 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,530 | 25.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,212 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,013 | 19.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,777 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,464 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,311 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,290 | −3.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,777 people living in Brutus. The population density was about 215.8 people per square mile (83.3 people per square kilometer).
The average age of people in Brutus in 2000 was 36 years old. About 28.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Places in Brutus
Here are some of the communities and important spots you can find in the town of Brutus:
- Centerport – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located on the western border of the town, along NY-31.
- North Weedsport – Another hamlet, found north of the village of Weedsport and the Thruway, on NY-34.
- Weedsport – This is the main village in Brutus. It has about 40% of all the people living in the town. Weedsport is in the northern part of the town, where NY-31 and NY-34 meet.
See also
In Spanish: Brutus (Nueva York) para niños
