Poestenkill (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Poestenkill, New York
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Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
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 Poestenkill (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.94 sq mi (15.39 km2) |
| • Land | 5.88 sq mi (15.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,020 |
| • Density | 173.59/sq mi (67.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12140
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-58794 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0960804 |
Poestenkill is a small community in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place, which means it's a recognized community without its own local government. In 2020, about 1,020 people lived here. The community gets its name from the Poesten Kill, a stream that flows through the area. Poestenkill is located in the southern part of the larger Town of Poestenkill.
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Exploring Poestenkill's Location
Poestenkill is found at these coordinates: 42°41′44″N 73°33′50″W / 42.69556°N 73.56389°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Features
The community is named after the Poesten Kill stream, which flows right through it. This stream is a key natural feature of the area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Poestenkill covers about 5.9 square miles (15.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.8 square miles (15.1 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Poestenkill?
This section shares details about the people who call Poestenkill home.
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| 2020 | 1,020 | — | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,024 people living in Poestenkill. These people lived in 396 households, and 291 of these were families. The community had about 175 people per square mile.
Diversity in Poestenkill
Most residents, about 98.54%, identified as White. A small number of people identified as Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 0.68% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 396 households, about 35.4% had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 60.9%, were married couples living together. About 10.1% had a female head of household without a husband present. The average household had about 2.59 people, and the average family had about 3.02 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Poestenkill is spread across different age groups. About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 39 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Poestenkill was $54,219 per year. For families, the average income was $62,885. The per capita income for the community was $21,946. A very small number of people, about 1.2% of the population, lived below the poverty line.
Images for kids
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A view of Poestenkill along Route 351.
