New Scotland, New York facts for kids
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New Scotland, New York
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Clarence Houck's Cattery - New Scotland, NY
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Location in Albany County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Incorporated | 1832 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.97 sq mi (150.14 km2) |
| • Land | 57.50 sq mi (148.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,096 |
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8,760 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-001-50672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979272 |
New Scotland is a town located in Albany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 9,096 people lived here.
The town is found southwest of Albany, which is the capital city of New York. New Scotland is located right in the middle of Albany County.
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History of New Scotland
The area where New Scotland is located was first settled around the year 1660. The town of New Scotland was officially created in 1832. It was formed from the western part of another town called Bethlehem.
Historic Places in New Scotland
Several important places in New Scotland are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Bennett Hill Farm, the Presbyterian Church in New Scotland and the New Scotland Cemetery, and the Onesquethaw Valley Historic District. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography of New Scotland
New Scotland covers a total area of about 58.4 square miles (150.14 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 58.1 square miles (148.92 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.3 square miles (1.21 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The population of New Scotland has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,912 | — | |
| 1850 | 3,459 | 18.8% | |
| 1860 | 3,304 | −4.5% | |
| 1870 | 3,411 | 3.2% | |
| 1880 | 3,251 | −4.7% | |
| 1890 | 3,207 | −1.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,058 | −4.6% | |
| 1910 | 2,834 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,470 | −12.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,841 | 15.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,302 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,956 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 5,818 | 47.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,481 | 45.8% | |
| 1980 | 8,976 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,139 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,626 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 8,648 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,096 | 5.2% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 8,626 people living in New Scotland. These people lived in 3,341 households. About 33.7% of these households had children under 18 years old living with them.
The average age of people in New Scotland in 2000 was 41 years old. About 24.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities and Locations in New Scotland
New Scotland is made up of several smaller communities and places:
- Camp Pinnacle – This is a specific spot in the northwestern part of the town.
- Clarksville – A small community, called a hamlet, located in the southwestern part of the town.
- Feura Bush – Another hamlet found in the southeastern section of the town.
- Meads Corner – A location southeast of Clarksville.
- New Salem – A hamlet situated west of the main New Scotland village.
- New Scotland – This is the main hamlet that shares the town's name. It is south of Voorheesville.
- Tarrytown (also known as "Onesquethaw") – A hamlet located south of Clarksville.
- Unionville – A hamlet near the eastern border of the town, next to Bethlehem.
- Vly Creek Reservoir – A reservoir (a place where water is stored) south of New Salem.
- Voorheesville – An official village located in the northern part of the town.
- Wolf Hill – A hamlet found at the western edge of the town.
Town Government: The Town Board
The town of New Scotland is run by a group of elected officials called the Town Board. This board makes decisions for the community.
Who is on the Town Board?
- Supervisor, Douglas LaGrange: The Supervisor is like the chief executive of the town. Their term ends on December 31, 2025.
- Councilperson, Daniel Leinung: A member of the Town Board. Their term ends on December 31, 2025.
- Councilperson, Adam Greenberg: Another member of the Town Board. Their term ends on December 31, 2025.
- Councilperson, Bridget Burke: A member of the Town Board. Their term ends on December 31, 2027.
- Councilperson, William Hennessy, Jr.: A member of the Town Board. Their term ends on December 31, 2027.
See also
In Spanish: New Scotland (Nueva York) para niños
