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Virgil, NY
Census-designated place in Cortland County, New York.
Population
220
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
246
ZIP codes
0
Virgil and its ZIP codes
Virgil at a glance
- Virgil is 42% less dense than New York as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cortland County. PPP loans are for Virgil.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,509
17,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $5,539 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Virgil, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 13°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virgil, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Virgil
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| DrydenVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| CortlandCity | 6.1 mi | 3.9 |
| FreevilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| McGrawVillage | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| HomerVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| GrotonVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| MarathonVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| VarnaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BrooktondaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest HomeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Virgil, NY in?
- Virgil is in Cortland County, New York.
- What is the population of Virgil, NY?
- About 220 people live in Virgil, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Virgil?
- Nearby places include Munsons Corners (4.2 mi), Blodgett Mills (5.2 mi), Dryden (5.3 mi), McLean (5.3 mi), Cortland West (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023