Germantown

Census-designated place in Columbia County, New York

Aerial view of Germantown, New York
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Germantown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, New York, with 1,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 135 ft (41 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cementon, 1.6 miles W.

About Germantown

Germantown is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Germantown in Columbia County, New York, United States, on the east side of the Hudson River. The population of the CDP was 1,121 at the 2020 census, out of a total town population of 1,936.

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Median home value
$445,900
Median age
56.4
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Germantown, NY population

Germantown had 1,121 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,121
Density308 per sq mi (119 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Germantown at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,121 (2020)
Land area3.64 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates42.1359° N, 73.8880° W
ZIP code12526
Census code (GEOID)3628761

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Germantown

What county is Germantown in?

Germantown is in Columbia County, New York.

What is the population of Germantown, NY?

1,121 people lived in Germantown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Germantown, NY?

The ZIP code of Germantown is 12526.

What is the elevation of Germantown?

135 feet (41 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Germantown?

Cementon (1.6 mi), Malden-on-Hudson (3.9 mi), Saugerties (5.1 mi), Catskill (5.8 mi), Tivoli (5.8 mi).

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