Prattsville (CDP), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prattsville, New York
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 Prattsville (CDP), New York
Location in New York
Prattsville (CDP), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Town | Prattsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) |
| • Land | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 384 |
| • Density | 95.10/sq mi (36.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12468
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-59740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 961103 |
Prattsville is a small community in Greene County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), meaning it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 384 people lived in the Prattsville CDP. The larger area, called the town of Prattsville, had a total population of 774 people in the same year.
Where is Prattsville?
Prattsville is located in the western part of Greene County, New York. It sits in the middle and northwest areas of the larger town of Prattsville.
Natural Borders
The community has some natural borders. To the southwest, it is next to the Schoharie Creek. To the southeast, it is bordered by a smaller stream called Batavia Kill. The northwestern edge of Prattsville is along the border of Delaware County, New York. The very northern part of Prattsville is close to Schoharie County, New York.
Main Roads
New York State Route 23 is the main road that goes through Prattsville. It's like the town's Main Street. This road stretches for many miles. If you go northwest on Route 23 for about 39 miles, you will reach Oneonta, New York, which is on the Susquehanna River. If you go southeast for about 36 miles, you will get to Catskill (village), New York, located on the Hudson River.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Prattsville CDP covers a total area of about 10.5 square kilometers (which is about 4.04 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Prattsville has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 355 | — | |
| 2020 | 384 | 8.2% | |
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In 2010, the population of the Prattsville CDP was 355 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 384 people. These numbers come from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
