Wilmington (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Wilmington, New York
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 Wilmington (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Town | Wilmington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.34 sq mi (21.60 km2) |
| • Land | 8.24 sq mi (21.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 843 |
| • Density | 102.36/sq mi (39.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12997
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| FIPS code | 36-82304 |
Wilmington is a small community in New York State. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population. It is part of a larger area also called the Town of Wilmington. Wilmington is located in Essex County, New York. In 2020, about 843 people lived in the CDP part of Wilmington. The total population for the entire Town of Wilmington was 880 people.
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Exploring Wilmington's Location
The Wilmington CDP covers a large area in the middle of the Town of Wilmington. It includes the main hamlet of Wilmington. It also stretches west to include the small community of North Pole. To the east, it reaches Hardy Road, and to the south, Fox Farm Road.
Rivers and Roads
The West Branch of the Ausable River flows through the center of Wilmington. It starts in the southwest and moves towards the northeast.
Two important roads run through Wilmington. New York State Route 86 goes through the middle of the community. If you head southwest on this road, you will reach Lake Placid in about 12 miles (19 km). Going east for about 5 miles (8 km) will take you to Jay.
Another road, New York State Route 431, starts near Route 86 in Wilmington. This road heads west for about 8 miles (13 km). It takes you almost to the very top of Whiteface Mountain, a famous peak in the area.
Land and Water Area
The Wilmington CDP covers a total area of about 8.3 square miles (21.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 8.2 square miles (21.4 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 1% of Wilmington's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Wilmington?
The population of Wilmington is counted by the United States Census Bureau. In 2020, the population of the Wilmington CDP was 843 people.
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| 2020 | 843 | — | |
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