West Glens Falls, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Glens Falls
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West Glens Falls (orange)
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 West Glens Falls
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.84 sq mi (17.72 km2) |
| • Land | 6.65 sq mi (17.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,473 |
| • Density | 1,424.94/sq mi (550.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12804
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-80082 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0969238 |
West Glens Falls is a community in Warren County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP) and a hamlet. A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. A hamlet is a small settlement, even smaller than a village.
In 2020, about 9,473 people lived in West Glens Falls. This community is part of the larger Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is a suburban area, meaning it's a residential place near a bigger city. West Glens Falls is located just west of the city of Glens Falls. You can find it in the south-central part of the town of Queensbury.
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Exploring West Glens Falls' Location
West Glens Falls is situated north of the Hudson River. This river is a very important waterway in New York.
The community covers a total area of about 4.8 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.6 square miles (11.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding the Population of West Glens Falls
The number of people living in West Glens Falls has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 6,721 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 9,473 people. This shows that more and more families and individuals are choosing to live in this community.
The information about the population comes from the United States Census Bureau. They collect data every ten years to understand how many people live in different areas.
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West Glens Falls (orange) on a map of New York
See also
In Spanish: West Glens Falls para niños
