What is the population of Castorland, New York?

Castorland has a population of approximately 481 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Castorland, New York located?

Castorland is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.8862°, -75.5165°.

What is the median household income in Castorland?

The median household income in Castorland is approximately $57,222 based on the most recent open data.

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Castorland

Total population

481

Median home value

$164,200

14.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$57,222

Castorland$57k

National$74k

Founded

1792

Elevation226 m

Land area0.83 km²

Weather44°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates43.89°, -75.52°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Founded

1792

Elevation

226 m

Area

0.83 km²

Official website

castorland.racog.org

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Overview

Castorland is a village in Lewis County, New York, United States; it is north of Lowville and southeast of Carthage. As of the 2020 census, Castorland had a population of 334.

History & geography

History

The village name means "Land of the Beaver". The name stems from a colony of refugees from the French Revolution, established in 1792 to provide a new home away from the violence in France. The land, , was originally part of Macomb's Purchase. It was purchased by La Compagnie de New York. "Castorland" is a literal translation of the old Indian name of the area, Couch-sach-ra-ga. Due to many reverses, including harsh winters, poor planning, and loss of livestock and funds, the colony was dissolved in 1814. Many of the original settlers from the Castorland colony returned to Europe or moved to larger communities.

Geography

Castorland is located in the southeast corner of the town of Denmark at (43.887379, -75.514002), on ground rising above the west side of the valley of the Black River, near the point where the Beaver River enters from the east. The village is located on New York State Route 410. The village of Croghan is east, Lowville is to the south, and Carthage is to the northwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Castorland has a total area of , all land.

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