Amenia town, New York
Amenia town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Amenia town is a geographic entity located in Dutchess County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,052. The land area covers 43.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,052 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,481 | ±180 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,722 | ±230 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,481 | ±180 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 241 | ±135 |
| Median Home Value | $309,500 | ±$35,454 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,423 | ±$292 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,426 | ±$14,922 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,178 | ±$16,968 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 339 | ±223 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,862 | ±222 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±14.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 3,971 (2024)
ID: 109631
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
4988 RT 22, AMENIA NY 12501
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GUS Population: 299,963 (2024)
ID: 170418
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
27 HIGH ST, POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MILLBROOK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | STANFORDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Cornwall, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | DOVER PLAINS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | DOVER PLAINS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | DOVER PLAINS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | MILLBROOK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | AMENIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Falls Village, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601-6599 |
8454868001
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AMENIA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 3309 ROUTE 343, AMENIA, NY, 12501 |
(845) 373-8273
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Dutchess Community College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601-1595 |
8454318000
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HOTCHKISS LIBRARY OF SHARON
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 10 UPPER MAIN ST., SHARON, CT, 06069 |
(860) 364-5041
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Vassar College
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College | 19.9 mi away | 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604 |
8454377000
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MILLBROOK LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 3 FRIENDLY LANE, MILLBROOK, NY, 12545 |
(845) 677-3611
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Culinary Institute of America
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College | 20.3 mi away | 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY, 12538-1499 |
8454529600
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KENT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 32 NORTH MAIN STREET, KENT, CT, 06757 |
(860) 927-3761
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Marist University
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College | 20.9 mi away | 3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601 |
8455753000
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STANFORD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 6035 ROUTE 82, STANFORDVILLE, NY, 12581 |
(845) 868-1341
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MILLBROOK 3 W, NY US, located 10.0 miles from Amenia town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 15.8° | 25.1° | 3.31" | — |
| February | 37.7° | 18.3° | 28.0° | 3.07" | — |
| March | 46.8° | 25.7° | 36.2° | 3.68" | — |
| April | 59.5° | 35.2° | 47.4° | 3.49" | — |
| May | 70.1° | 45.5° | 57.8° | 3.45" | — |
| June | 77.6° | 53.7° | 65.7° | 4.06" | — |
| July | 82.5° | 59.0° | 70.7° | 3.78" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 57.5° | 68.8° | 4.59" | — |
| September | 73.6° | 50.4° | 62.0° | 4.61" | — |
| October | 61.7° | 39.2° | 50.5° | 4.20" | — |
| November | 50.2° | 30.7° | 40.4° | 3.46" | — |
| December | 39.5° | 22.5° | 31.0° | 4.05" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wassaic CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Amenia CDP | CDP | 1.7 mi | — |
| Dover Plains CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Sharon CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Millbrook village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Cornwall Bridge CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602701693. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.