Westerlo, New York facts for kids
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Westerlo
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State Route 32 - Westerlo
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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 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.54 sq mi (151.61 km2) |
| • Land | 57.79 sq mi (149.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,194 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
12055, 12193
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-001-79851 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979619 |
Westerlo is a town located in Albany County, New York, United States. It's a small community with a population of 3,194 people, according to the 2020 census.
This town is situated on the southern edge of Albany County. You can reach it by using New York State Route 143.
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History of Westerlo
Westerlo was officially created in 1815. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Coeymans and Rensselaerville.
The town gets its name from a special person, Reverend Eilardus Westerlo. He was a minister at a church in Albany, New York, from 1760 to 1790.
Geography of Westerlo
Westerlo covers a total area of about 58.5 square miles (151.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 57.9 square miles (149.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes in Westerlo
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,458 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,321 | −4.0% | |
| 1840 | 3,096 | −6.8% | |
| 1850 | 2,860 | −7.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,692 | −5.9% | |
| 1870 | 2,384 | −11.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,324 | −2.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,949 | −16.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,632 | −16.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,307 | −19.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,240 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,220 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,338 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,536 | 14.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,681 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,242 | 33.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,929 | 30.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,325 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,466 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,361 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,194 | −5.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
In 2000, there were 3,466 people living in Westerlo. The population density was about 59.9 people per square mile. There were 1,326 households, and many of them (33.9%) had children under 18 living there.
The population of Westerlo includes people of various backgrounds. Most residents identify as White.
The age groups in Westerlo are spread out. About 26.5% of the population is under 18 years old. About 12.6% are 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old in 2000.
A notable business in Westerlo is Hannay Reels. It is the largest company in the country that makes hose reels.
Communities and Locations in Westerlo
Westerlo is made up of several smaller communities and locations:
- Basic Estates – This is a neighborhood located off County Route 401. It has great views of the Basic Creek Reservoir.
- Bramans Corners – You can find this spot at the very northern edge of the town.
- Dormansville – This is a small village, also known as a hamlet, located near the eastern border of the town.
- Ford Corners – This location is just north of the main Westerlo hamlet.
- Lambs Corner – Another hamlet, found in the southwestern part of the town.
- Newry – This hamlet is right on the southern border of Westerlo.
- Snyder's Corners – A location northwest of the main Westerlo village area.
- South Westerlo – This hamlet is also near the southern border of the town.
- Westerlo – This is the main hamlet, located near the center of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Westerlo (Nueva York) para niños
