Princetown, New York
Princetown: City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America
About
Princetown is a city located in the county of Schenectady in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,115 and a population density of 87 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,105 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Princetown
| Population : | 2,105 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Schenectady County |
| Postal code : | 12056 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 24.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:50:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Princetown is located at 42°46'44"N 74°3'52"W (42.7789600, -74.0645700).
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Official website of Princetown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Princetown decreased by 0.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,115 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,120 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,121 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,120 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,122 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,114 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,099 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,090 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,093 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,099 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,105 | 0.29% | estimation process |
People born in Princetown (1)
American English professor Neilson C. Hannay was born in Princetown
Schools in Princetown
College & universities near Princetown, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Princetown, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Princetown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Duanesburg Post Office | Duanesburg (NY) | 12056 |
Other cities in Schenectady County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schenectady County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | 65,231 | The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York. |
| Rotterdam | 30,080 | Located in the county of New York |
| Niskayuna | 22,330 | Town of New York, USA |
| Scotia | 7,618 | Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States |
| East Glenville | 6,616 | Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York |
| Duanesburg | 5,942 | Town of New York, USA |
| Delanson | 383 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Duane | 175 | City in Franklin County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Princetown distances to largest New York cities
