Warrensburg (CDP), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Warrensburg
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 Warrensburg
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Town | Warrensburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2) |
| • Land | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,045 |
| • Density | 450.71/sq mi (174.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12885
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-78289 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0968825 |
Warrensburg is a community in Warren County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or town with its own government. In 2020, about 3,045 people lived here. Warrensburg is part of the larger Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The community is located on U.S. Route 9. It sits by the Schroon River, which is east of the Hudson River. You can also find it west of Interstate 87, also called The Northway. The entire CDP of Warrensburg is located within the larger town of Warrensburg.
Even though the CDP is a small part of the whole town, it has most of the town's people. About 75% of the town's population lives in this area. Many historic buildings in Warrensburg are part of the Hamlet of Warrensburgh Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Other important historic spots listed include the Merrill MaGee House, the Mixter Blacksmith Shop, and the Warrensburg Mills Historic District.
Geography of Warrensburg
Warrensburg covers a total area of about 11.3 square miles (29.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, 11.1 square miles (28.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
The community is located west of Lake George. It is also completely inside the beautiful Adirondack Park. This park is a large protected area known for its forests, mountains, and lakes.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,045 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 3,208 people living in Warrensburg. They lived in 1,297 homes, and 865 of these were families. The population density was about 289 people per square mile.
Most people in Warrensburg are White, making up about 98.38% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.50% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in Warrensburg was 39 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 88 males.
The average income for a household in Warrensburg was about $27,372 per year. For families, the average income was around $32,689. About 17.7% of all people and 14.1% of families lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around Warrensburg
Warrensburg is a stop for Trailways of New York buses. These buses travel between New York City and Montreal. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the community.
See also
In Spanish: Warrensburg (condado de Warren) para niños
