The hamlet of Buskirk, located in Rensselaer County, New York, has a population of 945 people and a population density of 41 per square mile. As part of the larger United States population, which stands at more than 329 million people with a population density of 93 people per square mile, Buskirk is a small but vibrant town full of life.
Businesses in the area include Buskirk Mart for groceries and Washington Street Market for home goods and decor. For outdoor activities, residents can visit nearby Washington Park to enjoy hiking trails or take their boat out on Poestenkill Creek, which runs through the town. There are also many clubs in the community such as the Buskirk Gun Club and The Business & Professional Association. Additionally, there are many sports teams in the local school district that compete against other schools throughout the county.
The population in Buskirk (zip 12028) is 945. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buskirk (zip 12028) is 51.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buskirk (zip 12028) is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buskirk (zip 12028)
- 40.7% are married
- 5.0% are divorced
- 35.0% are married with children
- 3.4% have children, but are single
Race in Buskirk (zip 12028)
- 94.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander