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Rodman, New York
Rodman (CDP), New York is located in New York
Rodman (CDP), New York
Rodman (CDP), New York
Location in New York
Rodman (CDP), New York is located in the United States
Rodman (CDP), New York
Rodman (CDP), New York
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New York
County Jefferson
Town Rodman
Area
 • Total 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Land 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
724 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 152
 • Density 955.97/sq mi (367.97/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13682
Area code(s) Area code 315, 680
FIPS code 36-63330
GNIS feature ID 0962799

Rodman is a small community in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a very small village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population separately for official records. In 2010, about 153 people lived here. The larger area, the town of Rodman, had about 1,176 people.

Where is Rodman Located?

Rodman is found in the southern part of Jefferson County, New York. It sits in the western section of the larger town of Rodman. The community is in the valley of Sandy Creek. This creek flows directly into Lake Ontario. Rodman is just southwest of where Sandy Creek meets another stream called Gulf Stream.

Nearby Roads and Towns

New York State Route 177 runs along the southern edge of Rodman. If you go west on this road, you will reach Adams Center in about 3 miles. There, you can connect to U.S. Route 11. If you head east for about 24 miles, you will cross the northern part of the Tug Hill Plateau and arrive at Lowville.

Watertown is the main city in Jefferson County. It is about 10 miles north of Rodman. You can get there by taking county roads and then U.S. Route 11.

Land Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Rodman CDP covers a total area of about 0.41 square kilometers (0.16 square miles). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Rodman?

The population of Rodman is counted by the U.S. government. This count helps them understand how many people live in different areas.

Population Numbers

  • In 2020, the population of Rodman was 152 people.
  • In 2010, the population was 153 people.

These numbers come from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which happens every ten years.

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