Lyncourt, New York facts for kids
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Lyncourt, New York
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,376 |
| • Density | 3,495.21/sq mi (1,349.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13208
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-43885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867409 |
Lyncourt is a small community in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 4,376 people lived there. Lyncourt is part of the larger town of Salina.
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Geography of Lyncourt
Lyncourt is located at 43 degrees North latitude and 76 degrees West longitude. This puts it in central New York State. The entire area of Lyncourt is land, covering about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers).
People of Lyncourt
Population Changes
The number of people living in Lyncourt has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,420 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,250 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,376 | 3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Community and Culture
In the past, especially from the mid-1900s to the early 2000s, Lyncourt was a popular place for Italian American families to move. Many families wanted to live in the suburbs. This led to Lyncourt becoming one of the areas with the most Italian American residents in the country.
Even today, the Italian culture is very important in Lyncourt. More than 3% of the people living here speak both Italian and English. This is much higher than in most other parts of the United States. Many families still follow their traditional customs and practices.
Local Services
Lyncourt has important services to keep its residents safe and healthy. Police protection is handled by the Onondaga County Sheriffs Office and the New York State Police.
Fire protection is provided by the Lyncourt Volunteer Fire Department. Their fire station is located on Court Street. For medical emergencies, ambulance services are available from EAVES Ambulance and AMR Ambulance.
Schools in Lyncourt
Students in Lyncourt attend schools within the Lyncourt Union-Free School District. This district serves about 420 students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
After 8th grade, students can choose to attend high school in two nearby districts. They can go to the Solvay Union Free School District or the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. This gives students options for their high school education.
See also
In Spanish: Lyncourt para niños
