12501 Amenia, NY is a small town located in Dutchess County. With a population of 2,880 and a population density of 97 people per square mile, it is a quiet and rural community. Located near the Connecticut and Massachusetts borders, it has easy access to the outdoors year-round. Local businesses include the Amenia Country Market which offers local produce and other goods, as well as KJ's Bar & Grill for good food and drinks. There are many outdoor activities available such as fishing in Lake Taghkanic State Park or skiing at Catamount Ski Resort. Other organizations in the area include the Amenia Free Library and ECHO Inc., which provides support to individuals with disabilities and their families. The town also hosts local sporting events like the annual 5K run hosted by The Friends Of Amenia Recreation (FAR).
The population in Amenia (zip 12501) is 2,880. There are 94 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Amenia (zip 12501) is 45, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Amenia (zip 12501) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Amenia (zip 12501)
- 52.6% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 42.4% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Amenia (zip 12501)
- 87.4% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander