Welcome to Skaneateles ...
The Town of Skaneateles is located in Onondaga County<1>.
The location of Skaneateles has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
When the people of Skaneateles refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Skaneatelesean<3>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, the Town of Skaneateles has a population of 7,192 people<4> (see below for details).
Skaneateles is 900 feet [274 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Skaneateles lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Skaneateles lies within the (315) area code.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Skaneateles had an population of 7,192 people. This is a decrease of 0.24% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 1.79% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, the Town of Skaneateles had a population of 7,209 people. This makes Skaneateles the county's 13th most populous community.
The population of Skaneateles represents 0.04% of the population of New York (which has 19,378,102 people), making it the state's 334th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 7,209 people, the population of Skaneateles decreased 1.56% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 7,323 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Skaneateles.
Communities near Skaneateles ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Skaneateles.
- Syracuse
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- Syracuse lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> to the northeast of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 141,229 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Syracuse<7>
- Salina
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- Salina lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<6> to the northeast of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 32,325 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salina have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Auburn
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- Auburn lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the west of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,915 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Auburn<7>
- De Witt
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- De Witt lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the northeast of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,962 people
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- Camillus
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- Camillus lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<6> to the northeast of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,261 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camillus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lysander
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lysander
- Lysander lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the north of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,919 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lysander have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Onondaga
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- Onondaga lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<6> to the east of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,295 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Onondaga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Geddes
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- Geddes lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the northeast of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,254 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geddes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Van Buren
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- Van Buren lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the north of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,332 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Buren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Seneca Falls
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- Seneca Falls lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<6> to the west of Skaneateles.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,615 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seneca Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Skaneateles. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Skaneateles.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Skaneateles. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Skaneateles.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Skaneateles. See our Newspapers Page for Skaneateles.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Skaneateles ...
Looking for more information about Skaneateles? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Skaneateles, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Skaneateles.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Skaneateles. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Onondaga County: www.ongov.net/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Onondaga, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Skaneateles refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Skaneateles may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Skaneateles. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Skaneateles - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Skaneateles) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Skaneateles. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from SkaneatelesOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Skaneateles. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.9312, Longitude: -76.4102 In this case, the coordinates for Skaneateles have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |