Persia, New York
Persia: Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
About
Persia is a city located in the county of Cattaraugus in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,404 and a population density of 115 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,228 inhabitants.
The city was created 190 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Persia
| Population : | 2,228 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Cattaraugus County |
| Area : | 20.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,339 feet / 408 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (190 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:34:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 106 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Persia is located at 42°23'7"N 78°56'10"W (42.3853400, -78.9361500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Persia decreased by 7.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,404 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,403 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,383 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,372 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,353 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,332 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,322 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,305 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,271 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,240 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,228 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Schools in Persia
College & universities near Persia, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196158 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia (NY) | 14063-1136 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Persia, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Persia , Iowa city in state of Iowa, USA with a population of 281 people.
Other cities in Cattaraugus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cattaraugus County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 7,512 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Yorkshire | 3,672 | Town in New York, United States |
| Portville | 3,504 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA |
| Carroll | 3,311 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Franklinville | 2,807 | Town in North Carolina |
| Gowanda | 2,524 | Town in New York |
| Randolph | 2,456 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Machias | 2,267 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Freedom | 2,264 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Saint Bonaventure | 2,044 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Hinsdale | 2,037 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States |
| Ashford | 2,025 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Great Valley | 1,946 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Cold Spring | 1,944 | Town in New York, USA |
| Olean | 1,865 | City in New York, USA |
| New Albion | 1,860 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Persia distances to largest New York cities
