Virgil town, New York
Virgil town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Virgil town is a geographic entity located in Cortland County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,375. The land area covers 47.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,375 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,045 | ±112 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,141 | ±118 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,045 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 96 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $244,600 | ±$31,917 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,208 | ±$159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,094 | ±$20,632 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,364 | ±$5,184 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 178 | ±106 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,355 | ±186 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.4% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF VIRGIL
GUS Population: 2,387 (2024)
ID: 170782
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOOKKEEPER
1176 CHURCH ST, CORTLAND NY 13045-9451
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GUS Population: 45,945 (2024)
ID: 208803
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR BUDGET & FINACE
60 CENTRAL AVE, RM #113, CORTLAND NY 13045
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SLATERVILLE SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | WHITNEY POINT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | MCLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CINCINNATUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORTLAND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CORTLAND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DRYDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DRYDEN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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State University of New York at Cortland
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College | 5.5 mi away | Miller Building, Cortland, NY, 13045-0900 |
6077532011
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CORTLAND FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 32 CHURCH STREET, CORTLAND, NY, 13045 |
(607) 753-1042
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
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College | 6.4 mi away | 170 North St, Dryden, NY, 13053-0139 |
6078448211
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LAMONT MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 5 MAIN STREET, MCGRAW, NY, 13101 |
(607) 836-6767
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Cornell University
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College | 17.0 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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THE SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 24 WEST MAIN STREET, DRYDEN, NY, 13053 |
(607) 844-4782
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Ithaca College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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PHILLIPS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 37 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HOMER, NY, 13077 |
(607) 749-4616
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PECK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 24 MAIN STREET, MARATHON, NY, 13803 |
(607) 849-6135
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GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 112 EAST CORTLAND STREET, GROTON, NY, 13073 |
(607) 898-5055
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ITHACA 13 E, NY US, located 6.9 miles from Virgil town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 13.1° | 21.7° | 2.67" | — |
| February | 32.5° | 13.8° | 23.1° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 40.8° | 22.0° | 31.4° | 3.30" | — |
| April | 54.2° | 32.8° | 43.5° | 3.82" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 42.8° | 54.7° | 3.62" | — |
| June | 74.7° | 52.3° | 63.5° | 4.19" | — |
| July | 78.7° | 55.8° | 67.2° | 3.69" | — |
| August | 76.6° | 54.3° | 65.5° | 4.04" | — |
| September | 69.5° | 48.1° | 58.8° | 3.52" | — |
| October | 58.1° | 37.9° | 48.0° | 3.60" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 29.1° | 37.4° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 35.3° | 20.6° | 27.9° | 3.18" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Blodgett Mills CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Munsons Corners CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Cortland city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Cortland West CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| McGraw village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602377596. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.