Willet, New York facts for kids
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Willet, New York
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Location within Cortland County and New York
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 Willet, New York
Location in the United States
Willet, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.05 sq mi (67.48 km2) |
| • Land | 25.73 sq mi (66.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,043 |
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997 |
| • Density | 38.74/sq mi (14.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13863
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-023-81963 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979639 |
Willet is a small town located in Cortland County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,043 people lived there. The town gets its name from a person called Colonel Marinus Willet. You can find Willet in the southeast part of Cortland County, a bit southeast of the city of Cortland.
History of Willet
The area where Willet is located was once part of the Central New York Military Tract. People first started settling here around 1797.
The town of Willet was officially created in 1818. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Cincinnatus. By 1865, the population of Willet was 982 people.
Geography of Willet
Willet covers a total area of about 67.5 square kilometers (26.05 square miles). Most of this area, about 66.6 square kilometers (25.73 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square kilometers (0.32 square miles), is water.
The Otselic River flows south through the town.
Willet is in Cortland County. The eastern border of the town is also the border of Chenango County. The southern border of Willet touches Broome County.
Two main roads, New York State Route 26 and New York State Route 41, meet in Willet village. Another road, New York State Route 221, crosses NY-26 and NY-41 just west of the village.
Population of Willet
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 437 | — | |
| 1830 | 840 | 92.2% | |
| 1840 | 921 | 9.6% | |
| 1850 | 925 | 0.4% | |
| 1860 | 983 | 6.3% | |
| 1870 | 889 | −9.6% | |
| 1880 | 853 | −4.0% | |
| 1890 | 800 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 687 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 643 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 592 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 512 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 571 | 11.5% | |
| 1950 | 553 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 535 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 621 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 747 | 20.3% | |
| 1990 | 892 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,011 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,043 | 3.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 997 | −4.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,011 people living in Willet. These people lived in 368 households, and 281 of these were families. The population density was about 39 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Willet (98.42%) were White. A small number were Native American or Asian, or from two or more races.
About 37.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.6%) were married couples living together. About 18.2% of households had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Willet was 35 years old. About 29.4% of the population was under 18. For every 100 females, there were about 105.5 males.
The median income for a household in Willet was $35,893. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 12.9% of all people in Willet lived below the poverty line.
Places in Willet
Here are some of the smaller communities and locations you can find within the town of Willet:
- Burlingame's Mills – This was once a place located east of Willet village.
- Georgetown – A small community, also known as a hamlet, found east of Willet village on NY-41.
- Lakeview – Another hamlet located right on the eastern border of the town, along NY-41.
- Landers Corners – A spot in the southwestern part of the town, located on NY-26.
- Penelope – A hamlet situated at the southern border of the town.
- Stump Pond – A small lake found south of Georgetown.
- Willet – This is the main hamlet in the northern part of the town. It's where NY-26 and NY-41 meet.
See also
In Spanish: Willet (Nueva York) para niños
