Minerva, New York

town in Essex County, New York

Minerva is a town in Essex County, New York, United States. The population was 773 at the 2020 census.[2] The town is named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva.

Minerva, New York
St. Mary's Church at Irishtown, a hamlet in Minerva
St. Mary's Church at Irishtown, a hamlet in Minerva
Location in Essex County and the state of New York
Location in Essex County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 43°50′29″N 74°2′15″W / 43.84139°N 74.03750°W / 43.84139; -74.03750
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyEssex
Area
 • Total160.27 sq mi (415.11 km2)
 • Land156.74 sq mi (405.96 km2)
 • Water3.53 sq mi (9.14 km2)
Elevation
1,499 ft (457 m)
Population
 • Total773
 • Density4.93/sq mi (1.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
12851
Area code518
FIPS code36-031-47669
GNIS feature ID0979224
Websitetownofminervany.gov

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Minerva town, Essex County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 8, 2024.