Altamont, New York facts for kids
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Altamont
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| Hellerburgh, Knowersville | |
| Etymology: means high mountain, referring to the Helderberg Escarpment | |
Location in Albany County and the state of New York.
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 Altamont
Location in New York
Altamont
Location in the United States
Altamont
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Settled | 1790s |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,675 |
| • Density | 1,323.06/sq mi (510.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12009
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-01517 |
Altamont is a small village in Albany County, New York, United States. It is located in the western part of the larger town of Guilderland. In 2020, about 1,675 people lived there. The name "Altamont" means "high mountain," which makes sense because it's near the Helderberg Escarpment.
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History of Altamont
Long ago, in colonial times, this area was part of a large land grant called the Manor of Rensselaerwyck. This land was given to Killian Van Rensselaer by the Dutch West India Company in 1630.
In the early 1700s, the area was known as Hellerburgh. Later, in the early 1800s, a new settlement called Knowersville grew in this rural part of Albany County. This settlement eventually became the village we know today as Altamont.
Altamont as a Vacation Spot
Altamont used to be a popular place for summer vacations. People would travel there by train. The old train station, which was once very busy, is now home to the Altamont Free Library.
A large hotel in the center of town burned down many years ago. Since 1893, a village fair has been held every year at the local fairgrounds. These fairgrounds also host other fun festivals.
Village Incorporation and Historic Buildings
The village of Altamont officially became a village in 1890. Hiram Griggs (1836–1909) was the first mayor of the village. His house is now a historic landmark.
Several other buildings in Altamont are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. These include the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Passenger Station, the Fine Arts and Flower Building Altamont Fairground, the Hayes House, and the Lainhart Farm Complex and Dutch Barn.
Geography of Altamont
Altamont covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two main streams flow through the center of the village. These are called the Joriohenen and the Ostenraakie.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 689 | — | |
| 1910 | 674 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 797 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 858 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 890 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,127 | 26.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,365 | 21.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,561 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,292 | −17.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,519 | 17.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,737 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,720 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,675 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,737 people living in Altamont. These people lived in 646 households, and 474 of those were families. The village had about 1,451 people per square mile.
Many households (42.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.1%) were married couples living together. About 22% of households were single individuals.
The average age of people in the village was 38 years old. About 30.1% of the population was under 18.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Altamont was $52,500 per year. For families, the average income was $61,750.
Notable People from Altamont
- Lee Wallard (1910-1963) – He was an American race car driver. He won the famous 1951 Indianapolis 500 race.
See also
In Spanish: Altamont (Nueva York) para niños
