Central Square, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Central Square, New York
Village
Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Oswego
Area
• Total	1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
• Land	1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	449 ft (137 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,862
• Density	976.92/sq mi (377.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13036
Area code(s)	315
FIPS code	36-13585
GNIS feature ID	0946322

Central Square is a small village located in Oswego County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,862 people lived there.

The village is in the southern part of a larger area called Hastings. It's easy to find because it's located near important roads like Route 49 and U.S. Route 11. You can also find it west of Interstate 81 and northwest of Oneida Lake.

History of Central Square

Central Square has an interesting past. Long ago, it was a special meeting point for Native Americans. Different trails crossed here, making it a natural place for people to gather.

Later, when early settlers arrived, these trails became important roads. The area was first known as "Loomis Corners." This name came from Chester Loomis, who built the first hotel there. Over time, Central Square also became a place where different railroad lines met, making it a busy travel hub.

The village officially became a village in 1890. This meant it could have its own local government. Sadly, a big fire in 1929 destroyed much of the village's center. But the community worked hard to rebuild.

Geography of Central Square

Central Square is located at coordinates 43°17′3″N 76°8′46″W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The village covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

The Central Square School District serves the students living in and around the village. This district includes several schools for different age groups.

Central Square's Population

The population of Central Square has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:

In 2000, there were 1,646 people living in Central Square. The average age of people in the village was 39 years old. About 22.3% of the population was under 18 years old.