Brunswick, New York
Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The municipality was originally settled in the early 18th century. During its history, it had been part of Albany County, Rensselaerswyck, and Troy, before its incorporation in 1807. It is bordered on the west by the city of Troy; on the north by Schaghticoke and Pittstown; on the east by Grafton; and on the south by Poestenkill and North Greenbush. The population was 12,581 at the 2020 census. The source of the town's name is not certain, though some claim it comes from the source of its first inhabitants from the province of Brunswick-Lüneburg in Germany.
Brunswick | |
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Skyline of Brunswick from Pinewoods Avenue | |
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Flag Seal | |
Map of Brunswick and its major thoroughfares | |
Location in Rensselaer County and the state of New York. | |
Brunswick Location within New York | |
| Coordinates: 42°44′57″N 73°35′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Settled | 1715 |
| Incorporated | 1807 |
| Government | |
| • Supervisor | Philip H. Herrington (Republican) |
| • Town Board | Members' List |
| • Town Justices | Members' List |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.63 sq mi (115.58 km2) |
| • Land | 44.35 sq mi (114.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,581 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 12180 |
| Area code | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-10275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978762 |
| Website | townofbrunswick.org |
The town was historically agricultural, but began experiencing suburban sprawl in the later decades of the 20th century, which continues currently. Historically, most of the developments have occurred around the town's two major thoroughfares: New York Route 7 and New York Route 2, known locally as Hoosick Road and Brunswick Road, respectively. Brunswick became a popular place to settle in upon the completion of the local highway system in the Capital District, especially the upgrade of Route 7 into a four-lane highway in the 1980s.