New Baltimore, New York facts for kids
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New Baltimore, New York
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New Baltimore Reformed Church
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Location in Greene County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.02 sq mi (111.42 km2) |
| • Land | 41.42 sq mi (107.28 km2) |
| • Water | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,226 |
| • Density | 74.988/sq mi (28.954/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12124
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-039-49935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979255 |
New Baltimore is a small town located in the northeastern part of Greene County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,226 people lived here. This was a slight decrease from the 3,370 people counted in 2010.
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History of New Baltimore
The land where New Baltimore is located was once home to the Mahican people. Around the year 1700, settlers began to arrive. This area was included in early land grants from both the Dutch and English.
New Baltimore officially became a town in 1811. It was formed from a larger town called Coxsackie. By 1900, the town had a population of 1,536 people.
Geography of New Baltimore
New Baltimore covers a total area of about 43.1 square miles (111.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.6 square miles (107.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), is water.
The eastern border of the town is the Hudson River. This river also forms the border with Columbia County. To the north, New Baltimore shares a border with Albany County.
Major roads run through the town. These include the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) and U.S. Route 9W.
Population of New Baltimore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,036 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,370 | 16.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,306 | −2.7% | |
| 1850 | 2,381 | 3.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,512 | 5.5% | |
| 1870 | 2,617 | 4.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,620 | 0.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,455 | −6.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,283 | −7.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,936 | −15.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,536 | −20.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,434 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,489 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,781 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,972 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,068 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 3,050 | 47.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,371 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,417 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,370 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,226 | −4.3% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, New Baltimore had 3,417 residents. There were 1,269 households, and 949 of these were families. The town had about 82 people per square mile.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households, 62.6%, were married couples. Around 20% of households had just one person living alone. About 7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.62 people. The average family had 3.02 people.
Age and Income in 2000
The median age in New Baltimore in 2000 was 41 years old.
- About 24% of the population was under 18.
- About 5.6% was between 18 and 24.
- About 27% was between 25 and 44.
- About 29.6% was between 45 and 64.
- About 13.4% was 65 or older.
The average income for a household in the town was about $48,136. For families, the average income was about $50,175.
Communities and Locations in New Baltimore
New Baltimore is made up of several smaller communities and areas:
- Deans Mill – A small community in the northern part of the town.
- Grapeville – A community near the western edge of the town, located on Route 26.
- Hannacroix – A community found southwest of the main New Baltimore community.
- Houghtaling Island – An island in the Hudson River. Most of this island is within the town's borders.
- Medway – A community in the southwestern part of the town.
- New Baltimore – This is the main community of New Baltimore. It is in the northeastern part of the town, right next to the Hudson River.
- Otter Hook – A community located in the eastern part of the town.
- Paradise Hill – A community near the southern border of the town, south of Medway.
- Roberts Hill – A community in the southeastern part of the town.
