Paul Smiths

Census-designated place in Franklin County, New York

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Paul Smiths is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, New York, with 411 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saranac Lake, 9.5 miles SE.

About Paul Smiths

Paul Smiths is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Brighton in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is located on Lower Saint Regis Lake in the Adirondacks, 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Saranac Lake, located at 44°26' North 74°15' West. As of the 2020 census, Paul Smiths had a population of 411.

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Paul Smiths, NY population

Paul Smiths had 411 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census411
Density1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Paul Smiths at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyFranklin County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population411 (2020)
Land area0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Coordinates44.4334° N, 74.2508° W
ZIP code12970
Census code (GEOID)3656770

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Paul Smiths

What county is Paul Smiths in?

Paul Smiths is in Franklin County, New York.

What is the population of Paul Smiths, NY?

411 people lived in Paul Smiths at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Paul Smiths, NY?

The ZIP code of Paul Smiths is 12970.

What is the elevation of Paul Smiths?

1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Paul Smiths?

Saranac Lake (9.5 mi), Lake Placid (16.6 mi), Tupper Lake (17.5 mi), Wilmington (21.6 mi), St. Regis Falls (21.7 mi).

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