Colonie is a town in Albany County, New York, USA (IPA pronunciation: [ˌkɑləˈni]). As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 79,258. The name is derived from the Dutch Colonye or "Colonie," derived from the Colonie of Rensselaerswyck. All the land outside the Village of Beverwyck (now Albany) was referred to as the "Colonie." Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Location in the state of New York Formed November 1, 1683 Seat Albany Area  - Total  - Water 1,381 km² (533 mi²) 25 km² (10 mi²) 1. ... NY redirects here. ... For information on how to read IPA transcriptions of English words see here. ...

The Town of Colonie is north of Albany, New York, and is at the northern border of the county. Within the Town of Colonie is a village, also known as Colonie. Location in Albany County and the State of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York County Albany Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 Government  - Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - City  21. ... Colonie is a village located in Albany County, New York. ...

History

This area was once part of the Rensselaerwyck manor. The Town of Colonie was formed in 1895 from most of what remained of the former "Town of Watervliet," leaving only the City of Watervliet, New York. The original Town of Watervliet was the "mother of towns" in Albany County, and Colonie is its historical successor. In October 2006, the Town of Colonie was ranked the sixth safest place to live in a Morgan Quitno Publishing study of crime rates across the United States. Rensselaerwyck is the name of a colonial estate that was located in what is now New York, USA. The estate was land purchased by Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, a Dutch merchant and investor in the Dutch West India Company. ... 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Watervliet is a city located in Albany County, New York. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 149.9 km² (57.9 mi²). 145.2 km² (56.1 mi²) of it is land and 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it (3.11%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

The north town line is the border of Schenectady County, partly marked by the Mohawk River. The east town line is the border of Rensselaer County, marked by the Hudson River. The town lies near the junction of the Hudson and the Mohawk. Location in the state of New York Formed 1809 Seat Schenectady Area  - Total  - Water 543 km² (210 mi²) 9 km² (4 mi²) 1. ... The Mohawk River is a major waterway in north-central New York, United States. ... Rensselaer County is a county in the state of New York. ... The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river that runs through the eastern portion of New York State and, along its southern terminus, demarcates the border between the states of New York and New Jersey. ...

Interstate 87 and US Route 9 pass through the town. State Routes 5 and 7 also carry a tremendous amount of traffic. The presence of these highways, along with Colonie Center (a large mall), Albany International Airport, and the Albany County Jail mean that Colonie Town Court is one of the busiest courts in the Albany area. Interstate 87 (abbreviated I-87) is a 346 mile (558 km) intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of New York. ... United States Highway 9 is a north-south United States highway in the states of Delaware, New Jersey, and New York in the United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 79,258 people, 30,980 households, and 20,539 families residing in the town. The population density was 545.8/km² (1,413.6/mi²). There were 32,280 housing units at an average density of 222.3/km² (575.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.55% White, 3.96% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 3.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 30,980 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not include all significant viewpoints. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,817, and the median income for a family was $62,649. Males had a median income of $41,453 versus $30,763 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,231. About 3.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

There are two public school districts that serve the Town of Colonie, the South Colonie Central School District and North Colonie Central Schools. South Colonie (Colonie Central High School) actually serves much of the western part of the town, including West Albany, the Village of Colonie, and a small part of the adjoining Town of Niskayuna. North Colonie (Shaker High School) serves Latham and the smaller, rural hamlets to the north of Latham, as well as most of Loudonville and Newtonville. Siena College, a liberal arts college, is located in the hamlet of Loudonville. South Colonie Central School District is a school district in New York State. ... A public school district located in Colonie, New York containing the following schools: Southgate Elementary Latham Ridge Elementary Loudonville Elementary Forts Ferry Elementary Boght Hills Elementary Blue Creek Elementary Shaker Junior High School Shaker High School External Links North Colonie Central Schools ... Colonie Central High School is a public high school in Albany, New York. ... Niskayuna is a town in Schenectady County, New York, USA. The population was 20,295 at the 2000 census. ... Shaker High School is a high school in Latham, Albany County, New York. ... Siena College is a nationally recognized independent Catholic Liberal Arts College situated in the suburban community of Loudonville, New York, two miles north of the states capital (Albany). ... A liberal arts college is an institution of higher education found in the United States, offering programs in the liberal arts at the post-secondary level. ...

Media

There are two dedicated newspapers for parts of the town, the Colonie Spotlight and Loudonville Spotlight. Also, Channel 17 on Time Warner Cable in the town is a community station devoted to Town news, programming, and events. The studios are located inside the town library TU Story. Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) is an American national cable television company that operates in 27 states and has 31 operating divisions. ...

Communities and locations in or near Town of Colonie

• Albany -- The City of Albany is at the south border of the town.
• Albany International Airport (ALB) -- An airport servicing Albany and the region.
• Boght Corners -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.
• Cohoes -- The City of Cohoes is at the northeast corner of the town.
• Colonie -- The Village of Colonie.
• Crescent Station -- A hamlet at the northernmost point of the Town of Colonie.
• Green Island, New York -- A town and village east of the Town of Colonie.
• Karner -- A hamlet northwest of Colonie village.
• Dunsbach Ferry -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town at the Mohawk River.
• Latham -- A hamlet near the center of the town.
• Loudonville -- A suburban community near the city line of Albany.
• Mansville -- A hamlet west of Watervliet.
• Maplewood -- A small community adjacent to Cohoes, Watervliet and Green Island with its own K-8 school system.
• Maywood -- A hamlet northwest of Colonie village on Route 5.
• Menands -- The Village of Menands is in the south-eastern part of town.
• Newtonville -- A hamlet between Latham and Loudonville.
• Roessleville -- A suburban community near the city line of Albany
• Shakers -- A hamlet southwest of the Albany airport.
• Stanford Heights -- A hamlet on the north town line.
• Verdoy -- A hamlet north of Albany airport.
• Watervliet -- The City of Watervliet is at the east town line.

Location in Albany County and the State of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York County Albany Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 Government  - Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Area  - City  21. ... FAA diagram of Albany International Airport (ALB) Albany International Airport (IATA: ALB, ICAO: KALB) is an airport of entry [1] serving Albany, New York. ... Boght Corners is an Upstate New York hamlet in northern Albany County that straddles U.S. Route 9. ... Cohoes is a city located at the northeast corner Albany County, New York, USA. It is called the Spindle City because of the importance of textile production to its growth. ... Colonie is a village located in Albany County, New York. ... Crescent Station is an Upstate New York hamlet in northern Albany County that straddles U.S. Route 9. ... Green Island is a village and a town located in Albany County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,278. ... Dunsbach Ferry is an Upstate New York hamlet in northern Albany County that now stands in the shadows of the Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge (also known as The Twin Bridges, where Interstate 87 crosses the Mohawk River. ... Latham is a hamlet in Upstate New York, north of Albany, along U.S. Route 9. ... Loudonville is a hamlet located in the town of Colonie, Albany County, New York, in the USA. Siena College, a liberal arts college, is located in the hamlet. ... Menands is a village located in Albany County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,910. ... Verdoy is an Upstate New York hamlet in northern Albany County at the northwest corner of the Town of Colonie. ... Watervliet is a city located in Albany County, New York. ...

External links

• Town of Colonie, New York, webpage
• Early history of Colonie region
• Colonie Town Court information