Munsons Corners, New York facts for kids
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Munsons Corners, New York
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 Munsons Corners, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Town | Cortlandville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,814 |
| • Density | 1,269.86/sq mi (490.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13045
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-49242 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958170 |
Munsons Corners is a small community in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is sometimes called a hamlet. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, even if it's not an official city or town.
In 2010, about 2,728 people lived here. Munsons Corners is part of the town of Cortlandville. It is located near the southwest edge of the city of Cortland.
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Geography of Munsons Corners
Munsons Corners is found in the western part of Cortlandville. Its exact location is 42°34′53″N 76°12′29″W / 42.58139°N 76.20806°W. The city of Cortland is to its northeast. To the northwest is another area called "Cortland West".
Land and Water Area
The U.S. Census Bureau says Munsons Corners covers about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Local Roads and Routes
Two important roads meet in the western part of Munsons Corners. These are New York State Route 13 and New York State Route 281. Route 13 goes northeast into Cortland. It also goes southwest about 21 miles to Ithaca. Route 281 heads north about 5 miles to the village of Homer.
Population in Munsons Corners
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| 2020 | 2,814 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,426 people living in Munsons Corners. They lived in 1,078 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 597 of these households were families.
Who Lives Here?
The population count from 2000 showed that most people (about 95.88%) were White. Smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more. About 1.32% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 23.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (40.7%) were married couples. Some households (10.7%) had a female head with no husband present. About 44.6% of households were not families. This means they might be single people or roommates.
About 32.3% of all homes had just one person living there. And 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.24 people per household. For families, the average size was 2.72 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000:
- 19.2% were under 18 years old.
- 16.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Munsons Corners was 36 years.
