Schaghticoke (village), New York

Schaghticoke, New York
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York.
USGS topographical map with the village
USGS topographical map with the village
Schaghticoke, New York is located in New York
Schaghticoke, New York
Schaghticoke, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°53′58″N 73°35′10″W / 42.89944°N 73.58611°W / 42.89944; -73.58611
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
Area
 • Total0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2)
 • Land0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
Elevation
358 ft (109 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total527
 • Density695.25/sq mi (268.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12154
Area code518
FIPS code36-65475
GNIS feature ID0964566

Schaghticoke is a village in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The population was 592 at the 2010 census.

During the colonial period of 1640-1750, this area was occupied by a mixed group of Native AmericansMohicans, who were local, and remnants of numerous New England tribes who had migrated west away from European encroachment and warfare.

The Village of Schaghticoke is in the Town of Schaghticoke, near the eastern town line. Schaghticoke is west of the Village of Valley Falls.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.