East Greenbush (town), New York
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East Greenbush is a town located in Rensselaer County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 15,560. The name is derived from the Dutch "Green Bosch," referring to the pine woods in the area.
The Town of East Greenbush is located in the western edge of the county.
Interstate 90 passes through the town. It contains the west end of US Route 4 as well as US Route 9 and US Route 20.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 63.1 km² (24.4 mi²). 62.4 km² (24.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.03% water.
The west town line is partly defined by the Hudson River with Albany County, New York on the opposite shore. The town partly encloses the City of Rensselaer, and many of the communities located there are suburbs of that city.
Adjacent towns and areas
The Town of North Greenbush is to the north, the Town of Schodack is to the south, and the city of Rensselaer is to the west.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 15,560 people, 6,084 households, and 4,185 families residing in the town. The population density was 249.4/km² (645.8/mi²). There were 6,281 housing units at an average density of 100.7/km² (260.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.01% White, 2.85% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,084 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $53,822, and the median income for a family was $62,917. Males had a median income of $43,028 versus $31,777 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,503. 3.0% of the population and 1.7% of families were below the poverty line. 2.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in East Greenbush
- Best -- A hamlet in the northeast part of the town by the east town line on Routes 53 and 55.
- Clinton Heights -- A suburban hamlet in the west part of the town.
- Clinton Park -- A suburban hamlet in the west part of the town.
- Couse Corners -- A "Stewart's" convenience store, "Mobil" gas station, and not much else located on Route 4 north of East Greenbush village.
- East Greenbush, -- The hamlet of East Greenbush is by the south town line, located on Routes 9 and 20.
- East Greenbush Station -- A location west of East Greenbush village.
- Hampton Manor -- A suburban community in the west part of the town.
- Luther -- A hamlet on Route 151 and northeast of Greenbush village near the east town line.
- Prospect Heights -- A suburban hamlet in the west part of the town.
- Sherwood Park -- A hamlet northwest of Greenbush village on Routes 9 and 20.