Cortland West, New York facts for kids
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Cortland West, New York
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 Cortland West, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Town | Cortlandville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.17 sq mi (13.38 km2) |
| • Land | 5.17 sq mi (13.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,205 ft (367 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,286 |
| • Density | 248.94/sq mi (96.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-18443 |
Cortland West is a special area in Cortland County, New York, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, about 1,286 people lived in Cortland West.
This area is part of the town of Cortlandville. You can find it on the west side of the city of Cortland.
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Where is Cortland West Located?
Cortland West is located at about 42.59 degrees North and 76.22 degrees West. It's like finding a spot on a map using special numbers!
- To the east, it shares a border with the city of Cortland.
- To the south, it's next to Munsons Corners.
- To the west, you'll find the town of Groton in Tompkins County.
- To the north, it borders the countryside parts of Cortlandville.
Roads and Travel in Cortland West
New York State Route 222 is a main road that goes right through Cortland West. If you go east on this road, you'll reach Cortland city. If you go west, it's about 8 miles to Groton village.
Another important road, NY-281, crosses NY-222 in the eastern part of Cortland West. This road goes north about 2.5 miles to the village of Homer. It also goes south into Munsons Corners.
Cortland West is also home to the Cortland County Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the Cortland area.
How Big is Cortland West?
Cortland West covers a total area of about 13.4 square kilometers (which is about 5.17 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Cortland West?
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| 2020 | 1,286 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,345 people living in Cortland West. There were 491 homes, and 400 of those were families.
Most of the people living here are White (about 96.43%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Many homes in Cortland West have children under 18 (about 36.9%). Most homes (71.1%) are married couples living together.
The average age of people in Cortland West in 2000 was 43 years old.
- About 25.7% of the people were under 18.
- About 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a family in Cortland West was about $52,131 per year. The average income for each person was about $23,666. A small number of families (about 4.0%) and people (about 7.1%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Cortland West para niños
