Watervliet
City in Albany County, New York
Watervliet is a city in Albany County, New York, with 10,375 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Island, 1.8 miles NE.
- 10,375residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 7,733 / sq mipopulation density
- 12189ZIP code
About Watervliet
Watervliet ( waw-tər-VLEET or waw-tər-və-LEET) is a city in northeastern Albany County, New York, United States. 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".
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Living in Watervliet
- Median household income
- $57,919
- Median home value
- $179,700
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Watervliet had 10,375 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,375 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,733 per sq mi (2,986 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watervliet at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,375 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7249° N, 73.7070° W |
| ZIP code | 12189 |
| Official website | watervliet.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watervliet
- Green Island1.8 mi NE
- Troy1.8 mi NE
- Siena College2.2 mi W
- Latham2.5 mi NW
- Menands2.6 mi S
- Loudonville3.0 mi W
- Cohoes3.3 mi N
- Wynantskill4.0 mi SE
- Waterford4.9 mi N
- Roessleville4.9 mi SW
- Rensselaer5.4 mi S
- Albany6.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Watervliet
What county is Watervliet in?
Watervliet is in Albany County, New York.
What is the population of Watervliet, NY?
10,375 people lived in Watervliet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watervliet, NY?
The ZIP code of Watervliet is 12189.
What is the elevation of Watervliet?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watervliet?
Green Island (1.8 mi), Troy (1.8 mi), Siena College (2.2 mi), Latham (2.5 mi), Menands (2.6 mi).
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