Sand Lake, New York
Sand Lake: Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States
About
Sand Lake is a town located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,530 and a population density of 236 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,422 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sand Lake
| Population : | 8,422 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Postal code : | 12153 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 36.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 823 feet / 251 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:44:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 233 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sand Lake is located at 42°38'14"N 73°32'26"W (42.6373000, -73.5406700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sand Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sand Lake decreased by 1.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,530 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,523 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,494 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,507 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,485 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,448 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,415 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,443 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,460 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,425 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,422 | -0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Sand Lake (3)
People born in Sand Lake, including U.S. mycologist Charles Horton Peck, male hammer thrower Rudy Winkler, financier Levancia Holcomb Plumb, .
List
Schools in Sand Lake
College & universities near Sand Lake, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191719 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sand Lake, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Sand Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Lak Post Office | Sand Lake (NY) | 12153 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sand Lake , Wisconsin human settlement in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 827 people.
- Sand Lake , Michigan village in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 537 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 |
| Rensselaer | 9,142 | City in Indiana |
| 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
Sand Lake distances to largest New York cities
