Rensselaerville, New York
Rensselaerville: City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
About
Rensselaerville is a city located in the county of Albany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,843 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,805 inhabitants.
The city was created 235 years ago in 1789.
Quick Facts about Rensselaerville
| Population : | 1,805 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Albany County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 61.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,243 feet / 1598 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1790 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:04:36 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 12147 |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rensselaerville is located at 42°30'58"N 74°8'16"W (42.5161900, -74.1379100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rensselaerville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rensselaerville decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,843 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,845 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,847 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,849 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,848 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,846 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,838 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,832 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,822 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,811 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,805 | -0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Rensselaerville (6)
People born in Rensselaerville, including politician Rufus H. King, judge Addison Niles, novelist, feminist, abolitionist, and activist for prison reform Eliza Farnham, .
List
- Mortimer M. Jackson (Judge on Wisconsin Supreme Court and Consul to Canada) he was born in 05/03/1809
- Sunderland P. Gardner (Quaker minister and memoirist) he was born in 04/07/1802
- Norman A. Beecher he was born in 22/04/1830
Schools in Rensselaerville
College & universities near Rensselaerville, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192785 | Maria College of Albany | Albany (NY) | 12208 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rensselaerville, 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 |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Rensselaerville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaervill Post Office | Rensselaerville (NY) | 12147 |
Other cities in Albany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albany County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 95,429 | The capital of New York State. |
| Guilderland | 34,083 | Town in Albany County, New York, United States |
| West Albany | 22,000 | A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York. |
| Cohoes | 16,583 | City in New York, USA |
| Tarrytown | 11,285 | Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Watervliet | 9,807 | City in New York, USA |
| New Scotland | 8,588 | Town in New York |
| Delmar | 8,195 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Colonie | 7,564 | Town in Albany County, New York, United States |
| Westmere | 7,284 | Human settlement in New York, United States of America |
| Coeymans | 7,227 | Town in New York, USA |
| Menands | 3,832 | Village in Albany County, New York, United States |
| Westerlo | 3,257 | Town in New York state, United States |
| Ravena | 3,154 | City in Albany County, New York, United States of America |
| Green Island | 2,879 | Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America |
| Voorheesville | 2,750 | City in Albany County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rensselaerville distances to largest New York cities
