Essex, New York

Essex: town in Essex County, New York.

About

Essex is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 671 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 630 inhabitants.

The town was created 221 years ago in 1805.

Essex locator map
Location of Essex on New York map.

Quick Facts about Essex

Population 630 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Essex County
Postal code 12936
Phone Area Codes 518
Area 37.6 km2
Latitude & Longitude 44.3101,-73.3526
Altitude 266 feet / 81 meters
Establishment April 04, 1805 (221 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 02:22:26 (16th September 2026)
Density 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.11% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Octagonal Schoolhouse  north-western face image
Octagonal Schoolhouse north-western face image

Geography

Essex is located at 44°18'36"N 73°21'9"W (44.3100500, -73.3526300).

Essex map

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Weather

78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
5 to 12 mph S Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 12 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Essex decreased by 6.11% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 671 - census
2011 668 -0.45% estimation process
2012 659 -1.35% estimation process
2013 652 -1.06% estimation process
2014 648 -0.61% estimation process
2015 646 -0.31% estimation process
2016 638 -1.24% estimation process
2017 635 -0.47% estimation process
2018 635 0% estimation process
2019 630 -0.79% estimation process
2020 630 0% estimation process
Essex zip code is 12936. County name: Essex, County fips: 36031
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People born in Essex (7)

People born in Essex, including bobsledder Howard Crossett, politician Henry H. Ross, pioneer Eugene Skinner, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Essex, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
230852 Champlain College Burlington (VT) 05401

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

Rail and bus stations connected to Essex, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WSP Westport station Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd RAIL
ESX Essex Junction station 29 Railroad Ave. RAIL
PRK Port Kent station Hwy 373 & Back Rd RAIL
POH Port Henry station 20 Park Place RAIL
PLB Plattsburgh station Bridge and Dock Sts. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Essex.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Essex Post Office Essex (NY) 12936

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Essex, Maryland This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. with a population of 1,832,752 people.
  • Essex, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 6,634 people.
  • Essex, Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York. with a population of 3,824 people.

Other cities in Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NY.

City Name Population Title
Rome 32,145 City in New York, United States
Stillwater 9,092 Town in New York, United States
North Elba 8,118 Town in New York
Ticonderoga 4,728 Town in New York
Moriah 4,453 Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
Jay 2,397 Town in New York, United States
Lake Placid 2,356 Town in Essex County, New York, United States
Willsboro 1,963 Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
Crown Point 1,875 Town in New York
Keeseville 1,750 Village in both Clinton County as Essex County, New York, United States of America
Port Henry 1,148 Village in New York, USA