Amenia (CDP), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amenia, New York
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East Main Street, downtown
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| Etymology: Latin amoena ("pleasant to the eye") | |
Location of Amenia, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Town | Amenia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 725 |
| • Density | 595.73/sq mi (229.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12501
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-01682 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942425 |
Amenia is a small community in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a small village that is part of a larger town, and its population is counted separately for official records.
In 2020, about 725 people lived in Amenia. It is part of a larger area that includes cities like Poughkeepsie and Newburgh. Amenia is located within the town of Amenia. You can find it where U.S. Route 44 meets Routes 22 and 343.
Where is Amenia Located?
Amenia is very close to the border of Connecticut. Its exact location is at 41.846984 degrees North and -73.55474 degrees West.
The total area of Amenia is about 3.22 square kilometers (1.24 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.15 square kilometers (1.22 square miles). A small part, about 0.07 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Amenia?
The number of people living in Amenia has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,115 people.
- In 2010, the population was 955.
- In 2020, it was 725 people.
In 2000, most people in Amenia were White (91.03%). There were also people who identified as Black or African American (3.32%), Native American (0.90%), and Asian (0.72%). Some people were from other races or identified with two or more races. About 3.50% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 438 households in Amenia in 2000. About 31.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.51 people.
The age groups in Amenia in 2000 were:
- 24.7% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.7% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Amenia was 38 years.
How to Get Around Amenia
Roads are the main way to travel in Amenia. Several important highways pass through the community:
- New York State Route 22
- New York State Route 343
- U.S. Route 44
There is also a local road called CR 81. This road used to be part of NY 22 and NY 343.
The Harlem Valley Rail Trail also goes through Amenia. This trail follows an old railroad line. It connects Amenia to the Wassaic train station. From Wassaic, you can take the Metro-North Harlem Line train.
See also
In Spanish: Amenia (condado de Dutchess) para niños
