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|official_name = West Sand Lake, New York
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'''West Sand Lake''' is a [[Hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] (and [[census-designated place]]) in [[Rensselaer County, New York|Rensselaer County]], [[New York]], [[United States]]. The population was 3,369 people at the 2010 census. The community is located in the northwest corner of the [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] of [[Sand Lake, New York|Sand Lake]].
'''West Sand Lake''' is a [[hamlet (New York)|hamlet]] and [[census-designated place]] within the town of [[Sand Lake, New York|Sand Lake]] in [[Rensselaer County, New York|Rensselaer County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 2,616 people in 2020.<ref>United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, West Sand Lake CDP, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=West%20Sand%20Lake%20CDP,%20New%20York</ref> The community is located in the northwestern corner of the [[Administrative divisions of New York#Town|town]] of [[Sand Lake, New York|Sand Lake]].

== Past and present residents of note ==
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* [[Douglas Marland]], writer of daytime drama
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* [[Edward W. Pattison]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] 1975–1979
*David Halpin-professional golfer, originally from Guyana.


==Geography==
==Geography==
West Sand Lake is located at {{Coord|42|38|40|N|73|36|21|W|type:city}} (42.644579, -73.605928).{{GR|1}}
West Sand Lake is located at {{Coord|42|38|40|N|73|36|21|W|type:city}} (42.644579, -73.605928).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|4.7|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.84%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|4.7|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.84%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2010, there were 3,369 people, 1,007 households, and 721 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 739.1 per square mile (198.7/km²). There were 944 housing units at an average density of 199.0/sq&nbsp;mi (76.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.89% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.11% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.32% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.01% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.67% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.78% of the population .There were 907 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.
|2020= 2616
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
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As of 2015, there were 2,845 people living in the town. The [[population density]] was 592.71 per square mile. The racial makeup of West Sand Lake was 95.8% Non Hispanic [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.08% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], .6 % [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] were 1.7% of the population. There were 907 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.


In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,000, and the median income for a family was $49,367. Males had a median income of $35,909 versus $28,890 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $27,226. About 5.0% of families and 12.8 of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in West Sand Lake was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $92,367. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $36,235 About 5.0% of families and 7.8 of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

The area has a population density of 592.71 people per sq. mile.

==Notable people==
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* [[Douglas Marland]], writer of daytime drama
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* [[Edward W. Pattison]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] 1975–1979


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Latest revision as of 01:48, 19 October 2024

West Sand Lake, New York
Hamlet and CDP
Intersection of NY 43 and NY 150 in West Sand Lake
Intersection of NY 43 and NY 150 in West Sand Lake
Nickname: 
Old Best
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
West Sand Lake, New York is located in New York
West Sand Lake, New York
West Sand Lake, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°38′40″N 73°36′21″W / 42.64444°N 73.60583°W / 42.64444; -73.60583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
TownSand Lake
Government
 • TypeTown Board and Council
 • Town SupervisorFlora Fasoldt (D)
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2)
 • Land4.77 sq mi (12.35 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,616
 • Density548.54/sq mi (211.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12196
Area code518
FIPS code36-80863[2]
GNIS feature ID0970858[3]
Websitewww.TownofSandLake.us

West Sand Lake is a hamlet and census-designated place within the town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,616 people in 2020.[4] The community is located in the northwestern corner of the town of Sand Lake.

Geography

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West Sand Lake is located at 42°38′40″N 73°36′21″W / 42.64444°N 73.60583°W / 42.64444; -73.60583 (42.644579, -73.605928).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.84%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20202,616—
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of 2015, there were 2,845 people living in the town. The population density was 592.71 per square mile. The racial makeup of West Sand Lake was 95.8% Non Hispanic White, 0.2% African American, 0.08% Native American, .6 % Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino were 1.7% of the population. There were 907 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in West Sand Lake was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $92,367. The per capita income for the town was $36,235 About 5.0% of families and 7.8 of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

The area has a population density of 592.71 people per sq. mile.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ United States Census Bureau, 2020 U.S. Census Results, West Sand Lake CDP, New York https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=West%20Sand%20Lake%20CDP,%20New%20York
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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