Cuyler, New York facts for kids
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Cuyler, New York
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The hamlet of Cuyler.
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Location within Cortland County and New York
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 Cuyler, New York
Location in the United States
Cuyler, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.51 sq mi (112.69 km2) |
| • Land | 43.48 sq mi (112.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 908 |
| • Density | 20.869/sq mi (8.058/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13158
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-023-19499 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978881 |
Cuyler is a small town located in Cortland County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 908 people lived there.
The town is in the northeastern part of Cortland County. It is also northeast of the city of Cortland.
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History of Cuyler
Cuyler was once part of a large area called the Central New York Military Tract. This land was set aside for soldiers after the American Revolutionary War. The first settlers arrived in the Cuyler area around 1794.
The town of Cuyler was officially created in 1858. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Truxton. By 1865, the town had a population of 1,447 people.
Geography of Cuyler
Cuyler covers a total area of about 112.7 square kilometers (43.5 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
The northern edge of Cuyler borders Onondaga County. The eastern edge borders Madison and Chenango counties.
The East Branch of the Tioughnioga River flows through the town. It moves from the northeast towards the southwest. All the water in Cuyler eventually flows into the Susquehanna River. This means the entire town is part of the Susquehanna River's watershed.
New York State Route 13 is an important highway that runs through Cuyler. It goes from the northeast to the southwest.
People of Cuyler
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,658 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,357 | −18.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,382 | 1.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,096 | −20.7% | |
| 1900 | 991 | −9.6% | |
| 1910 | 881 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 813 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 748 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 708 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 704 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 753 | 7.0% | |
| 1970 | 836 | 11.0% | |
| 1980 | 846 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 850 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,036 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 980 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 908 | −7.3% | |
In 2020, there were 908 people living in Cuyler. There were 306 households in the town. On average, about 2.97 people lived in each household.
Most of the people in Cuyler are White (92%). A small number are Native American (0.4%). Some people are from other races (2.0%), and some are from two or more races (5.4%). About 3.3% of the population are Hispanic or Latino. In 2020, there were no people identified as Asian or African American living in Cuyler.
About 51.3% of households were married couples living together. About 13.4% had a female head of household without a spouse. And 24.2% had a male head of household without a spouse.
The population is spread out by age. About 7.2% are under 5 years old. About 15.7% are between 5 and 17 years old. Most people, 58.9%, are between 18 and 64 years old. About 18.2% of the population are 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Cuyler was $70,323. About 15.9% of the people in Cuyler live with lower incomes. This includes about 25.1% of those under 18 years old.
Communities and Locations in Cuyler
- Cowles Settlement – A small community in the northeastern part of the town.
- Cuyler – This is the main community, also called a hamlet, located on Route 13.
- Cuyler Hill – Another small community southeast of the main Cuyler hamlet.
- Keeney – A community near the northern town line. It was once known as "Keeney Settlement."
- New Boston – A community located in the southern part of the town.
- Tripoli – A community northwest of the main Cuyler hamlet.
See also
In Spanish: Cuyler (Nueva York) para niños
