Black River, New York
Black River: Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
About
Black River is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,348 and a population density of 276 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,217 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Black River
| Population : | 1,217 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 13612 |
| Area : | 4.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 571 feet / 174 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:15:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Black River is located at 44°0'45"N 75°47'40"W (44.0125600, -75.7943700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Black River decreased by 10.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,375 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,400 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,374 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,355 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,325 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,283 | -3.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,286 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,266 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,241 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,217 | -1.97% | estimation process |
Schools in Black River
College & universities near Black River, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192022 | Jefferson Community College | Watertown (NY) | 13601-1897 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Black River, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Black River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Post Office | Black River (NY) | 13612 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownville | 5,876 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Adams | 4,847 | Town in New York, United States |
| Clayton | 4,647 | Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Watertown | 4,426 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Champion | 4,236 | Town in Jefferson County, New York |
| Calcium | 3,491 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Ellisburg | 3,284 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Carthage | 3,256 | Village in the United States |
| Cape Vincent | 2,661 | Town in New York |
| West Carthage | 1,901 | Village in New York, USA |
| Philadelphia | 1,759 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Adams Center | 1,568 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York |
| Waterville | 1,502 | Village in New York, United States |
| Sackets Harbor | 1,376 | City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America |
| Henderson | 1,287 | Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States |
| Smithville | 1,257 | Town in New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Black River distances to largest New York cities
