Morrisonville, New York facts for kids
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Morrisonville, New York
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Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Towns | Plattsburgh, Schuyler Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.05 km2) |
| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,893 |
| • Density | 563.06/sq mi (217.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12962
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-48538 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0957705 |
Morrisonville is a small community in Clinton County, New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place. A hamlet is a small settlement, and a census-designated place (CDP) is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 1,893 people lived there.
Morrisonville is split between two towns: Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls. The Saranac River forms the border between these two towns, running right through Morrisonville. This community is located to the west of the larger city of Plattsburgh.
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Where is Morrisonville Located?
Morrisonville is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of downtown Plattsburgh. You can find it at these coordinates: 44.690778 degrees North, 73.550775 degrees West. New York State Route 22B is a main road that goes through the area. It starts near New York State Route 3 and heads south towards other hamlets like Schuyler Falls and Peru.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Morrisonville covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water, which makes up about 3.35% of the total area.
Who Lives in Morrisonville?
The population of Morrisonville has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,651 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,545.
- By 2020, it grew to 1,893 people.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 648 households in Morrisonville. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 35% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together.
The people living in Morrisonville are of different ages.
- About 26% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Morrisonville was 38 years old.
