Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer: City in Indiana
About
Rensselaer is a city located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,392 and a population density of 546 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,142 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Rensselaer
| Population : | 9,142 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Postal code : | 47978 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 17.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
| Capital city : | Rensselaer is capital of Jasper County |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1839 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:41:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rensselaer is located at 42°38'33"N 73°44'34"W (42.6425800, -73.7429000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rensselaer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rensselaer decreased by 2.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,511 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,529 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,475 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,423 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,315 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,289 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,221 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,230 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,171 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,142 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Other Places in Rensselaer
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People born in Rensselaer (9)
People born in Rensselaer, including politician Steve Buyer, politician George W. Faris, football player, announcer Tom Harmon, .
List
- Augustus Phillips (American actor) he was born in 01/08/1874
- Michael Stephen Kanne (United States federal judge) he was born in 21/12/1938
- Dan Brandenburg (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 16/02/1973
- Damon R. Leichty (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1971
- Mary Virginia S. Hammond (American manager) she was born in 12/03/1847
- Richard Boehning he was born in 02/07/1937
Schools in Rensselaer
College & universities near Rensselaer, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448974 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Albany Campus | Albany (NY) | 12210 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rensselaer, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Rensselaer
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Post Office | Rensselaer (NY) | 12144 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rensselaer , Indiana city in Indiana with a population of 5,780 people.
- Rensselaer , Missouri village in Missouri, United States with a population of 229 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Nassau | 4,743 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| 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
Rensselaer distances to largest New York cities
