Nassau, New York
Nassau: Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
About
Nassau is a town located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,789 and a population density of 106 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,743 inhabitants.
The town was created 219 years ago in 1805.
Quick Facts about Nassau
| Population : | 4,743 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Different from : | Nassau County |
| Postal code : | 12123 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 45.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1806 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:30:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nassau is located at 42°30'57"N 73°36'36"W (42.5159100, -73.6101200).
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Official website of Nassau
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nassau decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,789 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,794 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,799 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,794 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,802 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,804 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,796 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,783 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,793 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,777 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,743 | -0.72% | estimation process |
People born in Nassau (1)
American politician John Augustus Griswold was born in Nassau
Schools in Nassau
College & universities near Nassau, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188526 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Albany (NY) | 12208-3492 |
| 448974 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Albany Campus | Albany (NY) | 12210 |
| 188535 | Albany Law School | Albany (NY) | 12208 |
| 188580 | Albany Medical College | Albany (NY) | 12208-3479 |
| 191719 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nassau, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Nassau
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau Post Office | Nassau (NY) | 12123 |
| North Chatham Post Office | North Chatham (NY) | 12132 |
| Malden Bridg Post Office | Malden Bridge (NY) | 12115 |
| Brainard Post Office | Brainard (NY) | 12024 |
| East Nassau Post Office | East Nassau (NY) | 12062 |
Other cities in Rensselaer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rensselaer County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 48,804 | The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York. |
| East Greenbush | 16,127 | Town in New York state |
| Stony Point | 15,289 | Town in Rockland County, New York, United States |
| Brunswick | 13,048 | Town in New York |
| Rensselaer | 9,142 | City in Indiana |
| Sand Lake | 8,422 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Schaghticoke | 7,454 | Village in New York, USA |
| Hoosick | 6,711 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pittstown | 5,144 | Town in New York |
| Poestenkill | 4,479 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,336 | Town |
| Wynantskill | 3,276 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Stephentown | 2,861 | City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America |
| West Sand Lake | 2,660 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Hampton Manor | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Grafton | 2,151 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Nassau distances to largest New York cities
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Manhattan
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Buffalo
- Babylon
- Jamaica
- Yonkers
- East Flatbush
- Syracuse
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