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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.7915,-73.9843 |
| Altitude | 1,499 feet / 457 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:40:10 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 40℉ Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Minerva is located at 43°47'29"N 73°59'3"W (43.7914500, -73.9843000).
Minerva map
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Weather
Rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 m...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Minerva
1Minerva Town Hall
5 Morse Memorial Hwy, Minerva, NY 12851 View details
Phone: +15182512869 | Website available
People born in Minerva (1)
free-born African American kidnapped by slave-traders Solomon Northup was born in Minerva
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Minerva, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197531 | Word of Life Bible Institute | Pottersville (NY) | 12860-0129 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Minerva, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Minerva.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Minerva Post Office | Minerva (NY) | 12851 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Minerva, Ohio village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U. 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 |