West Winfield, New York facts for kids
West Winfield is a small village located in the town of Winfield in Herkimer County, New York. It is situated south of the city of Utica. In 2020, the village had a population of 733 people. West Winfield gets its name indirectly from a famous military leader, General Winfield Scott.
Quick facts for kids
West Winfield, New York
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Along westbound Main Street
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 West Winfield, New York
Location in New York
West Winfield, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Town | Winfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 733 |
| • Density | 804.61/sq mi (310.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13491
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-81292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0970891 |
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History of West Winfield
West Winfield has an interesting past. One of the first schools in the area, the West Winfield Academy (also known as Mt. Markham), was started in 1850.
For many years, there was a large tannery in the village. A tannery is a place where animal hides are processed to make leather. This tannery was last run by the Hiteman Leather Company.
A special old building in the village, the Bonfoy–Barstow House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Geography and Location
West Winfield covers a total area of about 2.36 square kilometers (or 0.91 square miles), and all of this area is land.
A branch of the Unadilla River flows right through the village. The Unadilla River is a smaller river that eventually joins the larger Susquehanna River.
The village is located on U.S. Route 20, which is also known as Main Street. It's also where New York State Route 51 (South Street) meets U.S. Route 20.
- U.S. Route 20 goes east about 11 miles to Richfield Springs.
- It goes west about 3 miles to Bridgewater.
- New York State Route 51 goes south about 12 miles to Burlington Flats.
- The city of Utica is about 17 miles north of West Winfield, reached by local roads.
Population and People
The population of West Winfield has changed over the years. Here's how it has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 594 | — | |
| 1890 | 741 | 24.7% | |
| 1900 | 771 | 4.0% | |
| 1910 | 726 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 725 | −0.1% | |
| 1930 | 779 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 754 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 832 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 960 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,018 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 979 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 871 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 862 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 826 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 733 | −11.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 862 people living in the village. Most of the people were White. A very small number were Asian or Pacific Islander. About 27.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was 41 years old.
Schools in West Winfield
The village is part of the Mt. Markham Central School District. The Mt. Markham Middle School is located right in the village. However, the high school and elementary school are just outside the village, but still within the town of Winfield.
Notable People from West Winfield
- Jason King - He is a professional bowler and a software engineer. He grew up in West Winfield and went to high school there.
See also
In Spanish: West Winfield para niños
