Rhinebeck (town), New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rhinebeck, New York
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Rhinebeck Town Hall
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Location of Rhinebeck, New York
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| County | Dutchess | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Town Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km2) | |
| • Land | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km2) | |
| • Water | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2) | |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,596 | |
| • Density | 213/sq mi (82.1/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
12572
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| Area code(s) | 845 | |
| FIPS code | 36-61357 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962436 | |
Rhinebeck is a town in Dutchess County, New York. It is located in the Hudson Valley region of the United States. In 2020, about 7,596 people lived there. Rhinebeck is part of the larger New York metropolitan area.
The town of Rhinebeck is in the northwestern part of Dutchess County. There is also a smaller village of Rhinebeck inside the town. People living in the village are also citizens of the town. However, people living outside the village limits are not part of the village.
U.S. Route 9 goes through the town. Rhinebeck also includes a small area called Rhinecliff. Rhinecliff has an Amtrak train station. You can take trains from here to places like Burlington, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City.
Rhinebeck is famous for hosting the Dutchess County Fair. This is a big event that many people enjoy.
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Exploring Rhinebeck's Geography
Rhinebeck covers a total area of about 103.1 square kilometers (40 square miles). Most of this area, about 92.5 square kilometers (35.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 10.6 square kilometers (4.1 square miles), is water.
The western edge of the town is along the Hudson River. This river forms the border with Ulster County. Other towns near Rhinebeck in Dutchess County include Red Hook to the north and Hyde Park to the south. To the east, you'll find the towns of Milan and Clinton.
Rhinebeck's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Rhinebeck has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 7,762 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,548 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,596 | 0.6% | |
In 2000, there were 7,762 people living in Rhinebeck. By 2020, the population was 7,596. People from many different backgrounds live in Rhinebeck. The town has a mix of families and individuals. Many households include children under 18. The average age of people in Rhinebeck is around 44 years old.
Famous People from Rhinebeck
Many interesting people have connections to Rhinebeck. Some were born here, and others chose to live here.
- John Jacob Astor IV (1864–1912) was a rich businessman and builder. He was born in Rhinebeck. He sadly died when the RMS Titanic sank.
- Hilarie Burton is an actress known for the TV show One Tree Hill. She lives in Rhinebeck with her husband.
- Alyssa Mastromonaco grew up in Rhinebeck. She worked for President Barack Obama as a top staff member.
- Joseph Mazzello (born 1983) is an actor who was born in Rhinebeck.
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan (born 1966) is an actor who built his home in Rhinebeck.
- Charles B. Wessler (born 1955) is a movie producer. He worked on films like Dumb & Dumber. He also lives in Rhinebeck.
- Cole Palen (1925–1993) started the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. This is a museum with old airplanes that still fly.
- Steve Rikert (born 1969) is a racing car driver who was born in Rhinebeck.
- Emma Roberts (born 1991) is an actress who was born in Rhinebeck.
- Paul Rudd (born 1969) is an actor. He lives in Rhinebeck and owns a sweet shop there with his friend Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
- Oliver Sacks (1933-2015) was a famous doctor and writer. He had a second home in Rhinebeck.
- Lorraine Toussaint is an actress.
- Rufus Wainwright is a singer and songwriter who was born in Rhinebeck.
Areas and Places in the Town of Rhinebeck
The town of Rhinebeck includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Eighmyville—This area is located northeast of the main Rhinebeck village.
- Ellerslie—You can find Ellerslie in the southwestern part of the town. It is close to the Hudson River.
- Rhinebeck—This is the main village that shares the town's name.
- Rhinecliff—This is a small area right on the east bank of the Hudson River. It's where the Amtrak train station is.
- Weys Corners—This location is in the northeastern part of the town.
- Württemberg—This is a small area in the southeastern part of the town.
Images for kids
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The Methodist Church and Academy at Rhinebeck, N.Y. (around 1856-1860) by John Warner Barber.
In 1941, an interesting discovery was made in Rhinebeck. Four old pictures of London from around 1810 were found. They were used to line a barrel of pistols! These pictures are now called the Rhinebeck panorama. The Museum of London bought them in 1998.
See also
In Spanish: Rhinebeck para niños
