Salt Point, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salt Point, New York
Census-designated place
Location of Salt Point, New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Dutchess County
Town	Pleasant Valley
Area
• Total	0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
• Land	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	250 ft (80 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	202
• Density	243.67/sq mi (94.05/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
FIPS code	36-64892

Salt Point is a small community, sometimes called a "hamlet," located in New York State. It's in a larger area called Pleasant Valley, which is part of Dutchess County. In 2020, about 202 people lived there.

Salt Point is northeast of a bigger city called Poughkeepsie. You can get there by following New York Route 115, also known as the Salt Point Turnpike. If you travel east from Salt Point, you can use the Taconic State Parkway. This parkway makes it easy to visit many nearby towns and even travel to New York City. The phone area code for Salt Point is 845.

People Living in Salt Point

This section tells us about the number of people who live in Salt Point.

According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Salt Point was 202 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country, and it happens every ten years.

Fun Parks and Recreation Areas

There are several parks and places to have fun near Salt Point. These parks are great for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.

• [Helen Aldrich Park]: This park is part of the Pleasant Valley town park system. It's a nice place for local residents to relax and play.
• Frances J. Mark Memorial Park: You can find this park in a nearby community called Clinton.
• Friends' Park: This park is also located in Clinton, offering more green space for people to enjoy.

Nearby Communities and Places

Salt Point is surrounded by several other small communities and interesting locations. Here are a few of them:

• Netherwood: This place is located southwest of Salt Point.
• Pleasant Valley: This is another hamlet, also southwest of Salt Point.
• Washington Hollow: This hamlet is near the southeastern border of the town. It used to be where the Dutchess County Fair was held.
• Hibernia: You can find Hibernia to the east of Salt Point.

This table shows you the communities that are around Salt Point in different directions:

See also

In Spanish: Salt Point (Nueva York) para niños