Virgil (CDP), New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Virgil, New York
Census-designated place
Virgil (CDP), New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Cortland
Town	Virgil
Area
• Total	0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2)
• Land	0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,410 ft (430 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	298
• Density	333.33/sq mi (128.72/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13045
FIPS code	36-77585

Virgil is a small community in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government counts for population but isn't a legally organized town or city. In 2020, about 298 people lived in Virgil.

Where is Virgil Located?

Virgil is found in the western-central part of the larger Town of Virgil. It sits in a valley, which is a low area between hills. A stream called Virgil Creek flows through this valley. This creek is part of the Cayuga Lake watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common body of water, like a lake or river.

Getting Around Virgil

Two main roads meet in the center of Virgil: New York State Routes 392 and 215.

• Route 392 goes east about 7 miles to Messengerville. It also goes west about 6 miles to the village of Dryden.
• Route 215 heads north about 6 miles to Cortland. Cortland is the main city and county seat for Cortland County.

Size of Virgil

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Virgil CDP covers a total area of about 2.3 square kilometers. This entire area is land, with no water.

Who Lives in Virgil?

The population of Virgil was counted during the 2020 census. At that time, 298 people lived there. The United States Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.