Watkins Glen, New York
Watkins Glen: Village in New York, United States
About
Watkins Glen is a village located in the county of Schuyler in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,859 and a population density of 370 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,851 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watkins Glen
| Population : | 1,851 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Schuyler County |
| Postal code : | 14891 |
| Area : | 5.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 463 feet / 141 meters |
| Capital city : | Watkins Glen is capital of Schuyler County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:08:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 368 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watkins Glen is located at 42°22'50"N 76°52'24"W (42.3806300, -76.8732900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watkins Glen decreased by 0.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,859 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,855 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,855 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,858 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,859 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,836 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,874 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,898 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,889 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,872 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,851 | -1.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Watkins Glen
1 Watkins Glen State Park
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3 Lakewood Vineyards
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4 Farm Sanctuary
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5 Sugar Hill State Forest
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People born in Watkins Glen (6)
People born in Watkins Glen, including writer Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey, politician Samuel Arza Davenport, mathematician Herbert Slaught, .
List
- Cameron Josiah Davis (episcopalian bishop (b. 1873, d. 1952)) he was born in 13/12/1873
- Frances Worth Horne (American scientific and botanical illustrator) she was born in 01/01/1873
- John Busteed Ireland he was born in 01/01/1823
Schools in Watkins Glen
College & universities near Watkins Glen, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406325 | Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira (NY) | 14903 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watkins Glen, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Watkins Glen
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen Post Office | Watkins Glen (NY) | 14891 |
Other cities in Schuyler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schuyler County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hector | 4,573 | Town in the state of New York |
| Catharine | 1,650 | Human settlement in Schuyler County, New York, United States of America |
| Montour Falls | 1,592 | Village in New York |
| Tyrone | 1,567 | Town in New York, United States |
| Wayne | 983 | Town located in Steuben County, New York, United States |
| Odessa | 546 | Village in Schuyler County, New York, United States |
| Cayuta | 508 | Human settlement in Schuyler County, New York, United States of America |
| Burdett | 311 | Village in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Watkins Glen distances to largest New York cities
