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Redwood, New York
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 Redwood, New York
Location in New York
Redwood, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Alexandria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.48 sq mi (6.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 493 |
| • Density | 250.64/sq mi (96.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13679
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| Area code(s) | Area code 315, 680 |
| FIPS code | 36-61016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962337 |
Redwood is a small community in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A hamlet is a small settlement, and a CDP is an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In 2020, about 493 people lived in Redwood.
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Exploring Redwood's Location
Redwood is found in the eastern part of the town of Alexandria. It shares a border with the town of Theresa to its southeast.
Land and Water Features
The community covers an area of about 6.43 square kilometers (2.48 square miles). Most of this area, about 5.10 square kilometers (1.97 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.33 square kilometers (0.52 square miles), is water. You can find Mud Lake in the southern part of Redwood. The southwest end of Butterfield Lake is also nearby, in the eastern part of the area.
Roads and Travel
Redwood is located on New York State Route 37. This main road connects with County Roads 3 and 192. Route 37 goes south for about 24 miles (39 km) to Watertown. Watertown is the main city, or county seat, of Jefferson County. Route 37 also goes north for about 22 miles (35 km) to Morristown, which is located on the St. Lawrence River. Another nearby place, Alexandria Bay, is about 7 miles (11 km) to the northwest. You can reach it by taking County Route 192 and State Route 26.
Famous People from Redwood
Redwood has been home to a few notable individuals.
Political Figures
John Cosgrove was born near Alexandria Bay and went to school in Redwood. He later became a U.S. Representative for Missouri, serving in the government.
Sports Personalities
Former boxer Tommy Ryan was also born in Redwood.
Redwood's Community and People
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| 2020 | 493 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 584 people living in Redwood. The community had 205 households, with many families living together. Most people in Redwood were White (98.63%).
Family Life
About 42.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (61.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.85 people.
Age Groups
The population in Redwood was spread out across different age groups. About 31.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 35 years.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in Redwood was $36,850 per year. For families, the average income was $42,721. About 12.1% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 27.3% of those under 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older.
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