Winthrop, New York facts for kids
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Winthrop, New York
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 Winthrop, New York
Location in New York
Winthrop, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Town | Stockholm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 489 |
| • Density | 176.09/sq mi (68.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
13697
13613 (Brasher Falls) |
| Area code(s) | 315/680 |
| FIPS code | 36-82612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584303 |
Winthrop is a small community in New York. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government counts for population. Winthrop is located in the town of Stockholm. This town is part of St. Lawrence County.
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Where is Winthrop Located?
Winthrop is in the northeastern part of St. Lawrence County. It sits in the northeastern area of the town of Stockholm. Right next to Winthrop, to the northeast, is the community of Brasher Falls. This community is in the town of Brasher.
Natural Borders of Winthrop
The St. Regis River forms the southeastern edge of Winthrop. This river is a branch of the larger St. Lawrence River. Rivers often help define the natural borders of towns and communities.
Getting Around Winthrop: Roads and Routes
Several important roads pass through Winthrop. These roads connect the community to other towns and cities.
New York State Route 11C
New York State Route 11C goes right through Winthrop. If you travel southwest on Route 11C, you will reach U.S. Route 11 at Stockholm Center. This is about 3 miles away. Route 11C also loops northeast, east, and south. It rejoins Route 11 about 8 miles away at Cotey Corners. Cotey Corners is in the town of Lawrence. The village of Potsdam is about 13 miles southwest of Winthrop.
State Route 420 Connections
State Route 420 crosses NY 11C in the middle of Winthrop. If you go north-northwest on Route 420, you will reach Massena. This trip is about 11 miles. If you head south on Route 420, you will connect with US-11. This is about 1.5 miles away.
Winthrop's Population Facts
The population of Winthrop changes over time. The United States government counts people every ten years. This is called a census.
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| 2020 | 489 | — | |
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In the year 2010, Winthrop had a population of 510 people. By the 2020 census, the population was 489 people. These numbers help us understand how communities grow or change.
See also
- In Spanish: Winthrop (Nueva York) para niños
