Wynantskill, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wynantskill, New York
CDP
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
Wynantskill, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Rensselaer
Area
• Total	3.43 sq mi (8.87 km2)
• Land	3.42 sq mi (8.85 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	335 ft (102 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,050
• Density	1,184.56/sq mi (457.37/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	12198
Area code(s)	518
FIPS code	36-83349
GNIS feature ID	0971770

Wynantskill is a small community in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.

In 2020, about 4,050 people lived in Wynantskill. This community is located in the northern part of the town of North Greenbush. It's also a suburb of the nearby city of Troy.

The main road through Wynantskill is State Route 66. This road is called Pawling Avenue in Troy and Main Avenue in Wynantskill. Along Main Avenue, you'll find a large grocery store, several banks, and places to eat. There's also a craft beverage store, convenience stores, a post office, and a bowling alley. Most of the homes in Wynantskill are on smaller side streets that branch off Main Avenue. Other important roads include Whiteview Road (NY 136) and West Sand Lake Road (NY 150).

Geography of Wynantskill

Wynantskill is located at 42°41′32″N 73°38′40″W / 42.69222°N 73.64444°W / 42.69222; -73.64444. This means it's in the eastern part of New York State.

Land Area and Size

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wynantskill covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (or 8.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.

Where Wynantskill is Located

Wynantskill is surrounded by other towns and areas.

	City of Troy Neighborhood of Albia	Town of Brunswick Neighborhood of Mountain View
			Town of Poestenkill
		hamlet of Wynantskill
		Snyders Lake

• To the north, you'll find the Town of Brunswick.
• To the east, it borders the Town of Poestenkill.
• To the south, there's Snyders Lake.
• To the northwest, it's close to the city of Troy.

Population and People

In 2020, the population of Wynantskill was 4,050 people.

Population Details

In 2000, there were 3,018 people living in Wynantskill. There were 1,246 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

The people living in Wynantskill were mostly White (about 97.8%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more races. About 0.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups

The population of Wynantskill includes people of all ages:

• About 21.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
• About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 27.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 18.9% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Wynantskill was 42 years old.

Schools in Wynantskill

Wynantskill has its own school district called the Wynantskill Union Free School District. This district is home to the K-8 Gardner-Dickinson Elementary/Middle School, which teaches students from kindergarten up to eighth grade.

However, Wynantskill does not have its own high school. Most students from Wynantskill go to high school in nearby areas. Some attend Troy High School. Others go to schools in the Averill Park Central School District, the Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District, or the East Greenbush Central School District. Students also have the choice to attend Tech Valley High School.

The Wynantskill school district is currently doing well both academically and financially.