Minerva, New York
Minerva: Town in Essex County, New York
About
Minerva is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 809 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 767 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Minerva
| Population : | 767 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 12851 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 160.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,499 feet / 457 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:26:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Minerva is located at 43°47'29"N 73°59'3"W (43.7914500, -73.9843000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Minerva decreased by 5.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 809 | - | census |
| 2011 | 811 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 805 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 798 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 793 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 790 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 782 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 779 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 779 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 768 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 767 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Other Places in Minerva
1 Minerva Town Hall
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People born in Minerva (1)
free-born African American kidnapped by slave-traders Solomon Northup was born in Minerva
Schools in Minerva
College & universities near Minerva, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197531 | Word of Life Bible Institute | Pottersville (NY) | 12860-0129 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Minerva, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTC | Ticonderoga station | NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt | RAIL |
| POH | Port Henry station | 20 Park Place | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
| LPD | Lake Placid, New York | 1 Mirror Lake Drive | BUS |
| WSP | Westport station | Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd | RAIL |
Post offices near Minerva
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Minerva Post Office | Minerva (NY) | 12851 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Minerva , Ohio village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U.S. state of Ohio with a population of 3,619 people.
- Minerva , Minnesota township in Clearwater County, Minnesota with a population of 267 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 |
