Kinderhook, New York
Kinderhook: City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
About
Kinderhook is a city located in the county of Columbia in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,211 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,121 inhabitants.
The city was created 274 years ago in 1749.
Quick Facts about Kinderhook
| Population : | 1,121 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Columbia County |
| Postal code : | 12106 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 32.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 240 feet / 73 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1750 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:47:48 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kinderhook is located at 42°23'43"N 73°41'52"W (42.3953600, -73.6979000).
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Official website of Kinderhook
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kinderhook decreased by 8.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,211 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,193 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,191 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,182 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,179 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,168 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,151 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,141 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,130 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,122 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,121 | -0.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,679 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,294 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,495 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,295 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 502 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,650 |
Kinderhook zip code is 12106.
County name: Columbia, County
fips: 36021
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,650 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $88,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $895 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $420 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $607 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 13 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,503 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,862 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 83,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,167 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,830 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,715 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 203 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,603 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 54,966 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -4.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 604 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 613 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 516 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 13.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 694.62 |
People born in Kinderhook (21)
People born in Kinderhook, including first lady Hannah Van Buren, United States Attorney General Benjamin Franklin Butler, politician Cornelius P. Van Ness, .
List
- John Evert Van Alen (American politician (1749-1807)) he was born in 01/01/1749
- Nicholas Sickles (American politician (1801-1845)) he was born in 11/09/1801
- James Isaac Van Alen (American politician) he was born in 31/12/1772
- Aaron Vanderpoel (American politician (1799-1870)) he was born in 05/02/1799
- John F. Driggs (Union Army officer, politician (1813-1877)) he was born in 08/03/1813
- William S. Groesbeck (United States politician (1815-1897)) he was born in 24/07/1815
- Abraham Van Buren (United States Army paymaster, eldest son of US President Martin Van Buren) he was born in 27/11/1807
- Cornelius Van Alen Van Dyck (American missionary) he was born in 13/08/1818
- Donald L. Rutherford (American Army officer and a Roman Catholic priest) he was born in 04/08/1955
- John P. Beekman (American physician, farmer, banker and politician) he was born in 13/03/1788
- John Woodward Philip (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 26/08/1840
- Peter van Schaack (American lawyer) he was born in 01/03/1747
- Thomas Beekman (American politician) he was born in 04/07/1790
- Isaac V. Vanderpoel (New York lawyer and politician) he was born in 01/07/1814
- William L. Heermance he was born in 28/02/1837
- James Henry Van Alen (Union Army general) he was born in 17/08/1819
- Henry Mandeville (American clergyman) he was born in 06/03/1804
- James Vanderpoel ((1787-1843)) he was born in 10/01/1787
Schools in Kinderhook
College & universities near Kinderhook, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190169 | Columbia-Greene Community College | Hudson (NY) | 12534 |
| 188526 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Albany (NY) | 12208-3492 |
| 188535 | Albany Law School | Albany (NY) | 12208 |
| 188580 | Albany Medical College | Albany (NY) | 12208-3479 |
| 448974 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Albany Campus | Albany (NY) | 12210 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kinderhook, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD | Hudson | 69 South Front St. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| RHI | Rhinecliff–Kingston station | Hutton and Charles Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Kinderhook
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Post Office | Kinderhook (NY) | 12106 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Kinderhook , Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,501 people.
- Kinderhook , Illinois township in Pike County, Illinois with a population of 204 people.
Other cities in Columbia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbia County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson | 6,017 | City in New York, USA |
| Claverack | 5,648 | Town in New York |
| Ghent | 5,083 | Town in New York state |
| Chatham | 3,819 | Town in Columbia County, New York, United States |
| Livingston | 3,458 | Town in New York, USA |
| Copake | 3,405 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stockport | 2,620 | Town in New York, USA |
| New Lebanon | 2,159 | Town in New York |
| Lorenz Park | 2,053 | Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York |
| Clermont | 1,873 | Town in New York |
| Valatie | 1,853 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Stuyvesant | 1,847 | Town in New York |
| Hillsdale | 1,813 | Town in Columbia County, New York, United States |
| Canaan | 1,607 | City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America |
| Austerlitz | 1,587 | Town in New York |
| Ancram | 1,495 | Town in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Kinderhook distances to largest New York cities
