Schodack, New York 2025
Schodack, New York, is a Town in Rensselaer County, New York, US. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,218.
Location and Geography
Schodack is located in the eastern part of Rensselaer County, southeast of Albany, the state capital. It is bordered by the city of Albany to the north, the town of Bethlehem to the east, the town of Nassau to the southeast, the town of Sand Lake to the south, and the town of Rotterdam to the west.
The town has a total area of 35.8 square miles (93 km2), of which 34.7 square miles (90 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 2.69%, is water.
The Hudson River forms the western boundary of the town, and the city of Albany is located across the river.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,044 people, 2,436 households, and 1,868 families residing in the town. The population density was 203.1 people per square mile (78.6/km²). There were 2,602 housing units at an average density of 74.4 per square mile (28.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.10% White, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 3.32% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.
There were 2,436 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.
The town's population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,474, and the median income for a family was $56,447. Males had a median income of $39,757 versus $29,911 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,817. About 4.0% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The town of Schodack is governed by a town council, with four council members and a supervisor. The town hall is located at 265 Schaeffer Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033.
The town is served by the Schodack Police Department, located at 1797 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033.
Communities and locations in Schodack
* Alps – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town.
* Castleton-on-Hudson – A hamlet located near the south town line, located on Route 9J.castletononhudson.org
* East Schodack – A hamlet east of Schodack village on Route 150.
* Nassau Lake – A lake located north of the town.
* Schodack Center – A hamlet centered on Route 9 and Route 20, in the southeastern part of the town.
* Schodack Landing – A hamlet located on the Hudson River, east of Schodack Center.
* Victory – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
* Wyoming – A hamlet on the southwestern town line.
Historical markers
There are four historical markers in the town:
* The Bronze Age – Located on Schodack Island in Schodack Center, this marker is one of the oldest authenticated artifacts from pre-Columbian America, dating from between 900 and 1100 AD.
* The Schodack Standard – Located on Schodack Center Road, this marker was used to measure altitudes of celestial bodies using a telescope.
* The Old Nause House – Located on Nassau Road, this marker is the remains of a house built in 1663.
* The site of The Oldest House – Located on Columbia Turnpike, this marker is the remains of a house built in 1663.
The town has a number of other historical buildings and sites, including:
* The Schodack Center Cemetery – Located on Schodack Center Road, this cemetery has graves dating back to the early 19th century.
* The Castleton-on-Hudson Cemetery – Located on Cayuga Street, this cemetery has graves dating back to the early 19th century.
* The Nassau Reformed Church – Located on Church Street, this church was built in 1832.
* The Schodack Bank – Located on Main Street, this bank was built in 1901.
* The Schodack Post Office – Located on Main Street, this post office has been in operation since 1827.
Notable people
* Joel M. Briel, former New York State Senator and Assembly member.
* Caleb J. McMullen, former New York State Assembly member.
* Peter R. Wood, former New York State Senator.
Education
Schodack is served by the Schodack Central School District.
History
The area now known as Schodack was first settled in 1652 by Dutch colonists. The town was formed in 1795 from part of the town of Watervliet.
The name "Schodack" comes from the Iroquoian word for "fireplace" or "furnace".
In 1802, the town was reduced to form part of the new town of Bethlehem.
In 1807, the town was further reduced to form the town of Nassau.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the stone quarry was a major industry in Schodack.
On July 12, 1924, lightning struck the steeple of the Schodack Reformed Church, causing it to collapse.
Sites of interest
* Schodack Center is a state-designated historic district.
* The Castleton-on-Hudson Historic District is a state- and federally-designated historic district.
* The Schodack Island State Historic Site is located on Schodack Island.
* The Schodack Island Nature Center is located on Schodack Island.
* The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is located along the Hudson River and has views of the river and the surrounding area.
* The Schodack Bicentennial Park is located on Schodack Center Road.
Transportation
The town is served by the Schodack area Ambulance service and the Castleton-on-Hudson Volunteer Fire Company.
The Schodack Center Volunteer Fire Department is located on Schodack Center Road.
The Castleton-on-Hudson Post Office is located on Main Street.
Telephone exchange
The town is served by the Castleton-on-Hudson telephone exchange and the Schodack telephone exchange.
ZIP codes
The ZIP code for Schodack is 12033.