Colonie, New York

This article is about the town. For the village, see Colonie (village), New York. For the original municipality named "Colonie", see Arbor Hill, Albany, New York.
Colonie
Town
Town of Colonie
Colonie Memorial Town Hall, Newtonville, New York
Colonie Memorial Town Hall, Newtonville, New York
Official seal of Colonie
Seal
Etymology: From Dutch Colonie meaning a colony, referring to the Colony of Rensselaerswyck surrounding Albany
Location in Albany County and the state of New York.
Location in Albany County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°43′10″N 73°45′22″W / 42.71944°N 73.75611°W / 42.71944; -73.75611
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Incorporation as town1895
Government
 • Town SupervisorPeter G. Crummey (R)
  • Frederick J. Field (R)
  • Kristen Blais (R)
  • Alvin Gamble (D)
  • Melissa Jeffers (D)
  • Jeff Madden (R)
  • Mark McCumber (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total57.84 sq mi (149.81 km2)
 • Land55.95 sq mi (144.90 km2)
 • Water1.89 sq mi (4.91 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Highest elevation
(Locust Lane Loudonville)
413 ft (126 m)
Lowest elevation
(sea level)
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total85,590
 • Density1,529.76/sq mi (590.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
12047, 12110, 12189, 12204, 12205, 12211, 12303, 12304, 12309
Area code(s)518, 838
FIPS code36-001-17343
FIPS code36-17343[2]
GNIS feature ID0978853[3]
Wikimedia CommonsColonie, New York
Websitewww.colonie.org

Colonie /ˌkɒləˈniː/ is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. It is the most-populous suburb of Albany, and is the third-largest town in area in Albany County, occupying approximately 11% of the county. Several hamlets exist within the town. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 85,590.

The name is derived from the Dutch Colonye or "Colonie", derived from the Colonie of Rensselaerswyck. All the land outside the Village of Beverwyck (now Albany) was referred to as the "Colonie". The town of Colonie is north of Albany and is at the northern border of the county. Within the town of Colonie are two villages, one also known as Colonie and the other known as Menands.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  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.