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 220 years ago in 1805.
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 |
| Altitude : | 266 feet / 81 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1805 (220 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:16:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Essex is located at 44°18'36"N 73°21'9"W (44.3100500, -73.3526300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Essex decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 671 | - | census |
| 2011 | 668 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 659 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 652 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 648 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 646 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 638 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 635 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 635 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 630 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 630 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Essex (7)
People born in Essex, including bobsledder Howard Crossett, politician Henry H. Ross, pioneer Eugene Skinner, .
List
- John L. Merriam (American politician) he was born in 06/02/1825
- George Hosmer (actor) he was born in 04/09/1941
- Millicent Kittredge Blake she was born in 11/01/1822
- Henry W. Putnam he was born in 01/09/1825
Schools in Essex
College & universities near Essex, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230852 | Champlain College | Burlington (VT) | 05401 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Essex, NY
| 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 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Essex , Maryland Census-designated place in Maryland, United States 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.
- Essex , Iowa city in Page County, Iowa, United States with a population of 737 people.
- Essex , Illinois village in Kankakee County, Illinois with a population of 548 people.
- Essex , Missouri city in Stoddard County, Missouri with a population of 447 people.
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NY. (more)
| 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 |
| Wilmington | 1,269 | Town in New York, USA |
| Westport | 1,239 | Town in New York, USA |
| Port Henry | 1,148 | Village in New York, USA |
| Elizabethtown | 1,093 | Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America |
| Keene | 1,060 | Town in New York |
| Schroon Lake | 833 | Town in Essex County, New York |
