East Nassau, New York facts for kids
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East Nassau
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East Nassau Central School
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Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
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 East Nassau
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Incorporated | 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.86 sq mi (12.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 559 |
| • Density | 114.95/sq mi (44.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-22557 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949185 |
East Nassau is a small village located in Rensselaer County, New York, in the United States. In 2010, about 587 people lived there.
The Village of East Nassau is found in the eastern part of the town of Nassau. It's right near the border of the Town of Stephentown. You can find it close to Routes 20 and 66.
History of East Nassau
This community was first known as "Schermerhorn's." This name came from one of the very first people who lived there. East Nassau officially became a village in 1998. This means it got its own local government.
The old East Nassau Central School building is an important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This list helps protect important buildings.
Geography of East Nassau
East Nassau is located at specific coordinates: 42.528830 degrees North and 73.515997 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 4.9 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 192 | — | |
| 1880 | 88 | −54.2% | |
| 2000 | 571 | — | |
| 2010 | 587 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 559 | −4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 571 people living in East Nassau. These people lived in 216 different homes, and 150 of these were families. The population density was about 116.6 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in the village. About 32.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 60.2%, were married couples living together. Some homes, 5.6%, had a female head of household without a husband. About 30.1% of homes were not families.
The people in East Nassau were of different ages. About 28.4% were under 18 years old. About 30.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
