Watervliet, New York
Watervliet: City in New York, USA
About
Watervliet is a city located in the county of Albany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,254 and a population density of 6,928 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,807 inhabitants.
The city was created 128 years ago in 1895.
Watervliet is a city in Albany County, New York. The population was 10,375 as of the 2020 census. Watervliet is north of Albany, the capital of the state, and is bordered on the north, west, and south by the town of Colonie.
The city is also known as "the Arsenal City", because it has more than 100 years of history in manufacturing weapons.
It is home to the Watervliet Arsenal, a historic industrial facility which was used during World War II to manufacture components for some of the nation's first nuclear weapons.
Quick Facts about Watervliet
| Population : | 9,807 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Albany County |
| Postal code : | 12189 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 1.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1896 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:51:56 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 6,626 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watervliet is located at 42°43'48"N 73°42'4"W (42.7300800, -73.7012300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Watervliet
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watervliet decreased by 4.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,254 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,236 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,246 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,241 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,220 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,179 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,114 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,061 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,978 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,900 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,807 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Other Places in Watervliet
1 City Clerk
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People born in Watervliet (12)
People born in Watervliet, including Surrealist artist and poet Kay Sage, football player Butch Byrd, politician Charles Stanford, .
List
- George May Phelps (American inventor of automated telegraphy devices.) he was born in 19/03/1820
- Tom Donovan (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1873
- Isaac J. Lansing (theologian) he was born in 01/01/1846
- N. D. Fratt (American politician) he was born in 25/01/1825
- Pat Simmons (American baseball player) he was born in 29/11/1908
- Peter J. Dalessandro (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 18/05/1918
- Wallace Shaw (American golfer) he was born in 02/02/1870
- Jack O'Brien (American baseball player) he was born in 05/02/1873
- Francis W. Martin he was born in 03/10/1878
Schools in Watervliet
College & universities near Watervliet, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195128 | Russell Sage College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watervliet, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Watervliet
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watervl Post Office | Watervliet (NY) | 12189 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Watervliet , Michigan township in Berrien County, Michigan with a population of 3,084 people.
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 |
| 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 |
| Berne | 2,748 | Town in Albany County, New York, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Watervliet distances to largest New York cities
