New Scotland town, New York
New Scotland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
New Scotland town is a geographic entity located in Albany County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,299. The land area covers 57.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,299 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,543 | ±167 | 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 | 3,677 | ±182 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,543 | ±167 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 | ±79 |
| Median Home Value | $348,500 | ±$18,992 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,127 | ±$108 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,659 | ±$9,607 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,557 | ±$5,807 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 582 | ±194 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,818 | ±275 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±2.3% |
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: 9,250 (2024)
ID: 109598
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE SUPERV
2029 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SLINGERLANDS NY 12159-3652
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GUS Population: 319,964 (2024)
ID: 109457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
112 STATE ST, 610, ALBANY NY 12207-1684
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | COHOES, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SELKIRK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALTAMONT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | TROY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BERNE, NY |
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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St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
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College | 7.7 mi away | 714 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5185256850
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VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 51 SCHOOL ROAD, VOORHEESVILLE, NY, 12186 |
(518) 765-2791
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Maria College of Albany
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College | 7.7 mi away | 700 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5184383111
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BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 451 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR, NY, 12054 |
(518) 439-9314
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Excelsior University
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College | 8.0 mi away | 7 Columbia Cir, Albany, NY, 12203-5159 |
5184648500
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GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 2228 WESTERN AVENUE, GUILDERLAND, NY, 12084 |
(518) 456-2400
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University at Albany
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College | 8.1 mi away | 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222 |
5184423300
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JOHN J. BACH BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 455 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, ALBANY, NY, 12208 |
(518) 427-4300
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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College | 8.8 mi away | 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208-3492 |
5186947200
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TOWN OF WESTERLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 604 STATE ROUTE 143, WESTERLO, NY, 12193 |
(518) 797-3415
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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 ALCOVE DAM, NY US, located 9.3 miles from New Scotland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 12.6° | 22.1° | 2.63" | 11.4" |
| February | 33.9° | 13.3° | 23.6° | 2.22" | 11.6" |
| March | 42.6° | 21.8° | 32.2° | 3.28" | 9.8" |
| April | 56.2° | 33.7° | 44.9° | 3.56" | 0.8" |
| May | 67.7° | 45.1° | 56.4° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.1° | 54.4° | 64.8° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.3° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 57.5° | 67.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.9° | 49.8° | 60.3° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.8° | 38.9° | 48.9° | 4.63" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.4° | 29.3° | 38.3° | 2.87" | 0.6" |
| December | 36.6° | 20.6° | 28.6° | 3.45" | 11.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voorheesville village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Westmere CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Albany city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Altamont village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Roessleville CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Colonie village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3600150672. • 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.