Pine Plains (town), New York

Pine Plains, New York
Town of Pine Plains
Central Pine Plains from the Stissing Mountain fire tower
Central Pine Plains from the Stissing Mountain fire tower
Official seal of Pine Plains, New York
Location of Pine Plains, New York
Location of Pine Plains, New York
Coordinates: 41°58′N 73°39′W / 41.967°N 73.650°W / 41.967; -73.650
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • Town SupervisorBrian Walsh (R)
 • Town Council
Members' List
Area
 • Total
31.17 sq mi (80.74 km2)
 • Land30.59 sq mi (79.21 km2)
 • Water0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
Elevation
474 ft (144 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,218
Time zoneEastern (EST)
ZIP code
12567
FIPS code36-027-58156
Websitepineplains-ny.gov

Pine Plains is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was 2,218 at the 2020 census.[2]

The name is derived from the geographic character of the region. The hamlet of Pine Plains is on the northern border of the county.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ US Census Bureau, 2020 Report, Pine Plains, Columbia County, NY https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Pine%20Plains%20town,%20New%20York