Mineville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mineville, New York
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Location in Essex County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Town | Moriah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) |
| • Land | 3.70 sq mi (9.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,327 |
| • Density | 358.45/sq mi (138.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
12956
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| FIPS code | 36-47707 |
Mineville is a small community called a hamlet in New York. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area the government uses to collect information about people. Mineville is located in a larger area called the town of Moriah. This town is part of Essex County.
In 2010, about 1,269 people lived in Mineville. Before that, Mineville was part of a bigger CDP called Mineville-Witherbee. Mineville and another community called Witherbee are in the northern part of Moriah. They are northwest of a town called Port Henry. Mineville got its name because of the iron ore mines that used to be there.
Where is Mineville Located?
Mineville is found at specific coordinates: 44 degrees, 5 minutes, 35 seconds North and 73 degrees, 31 minutes, 6 seconds West. The U.S. Census Bureau says that Mineville covers about 9.6 square kilometers (or 3.7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.007 square miles), is water.
The community is located along County Road 7. This road meets County Road 6 in Mineville. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Port Henry.
How Many People Live Here?
Mineville has a population that changes over time. The government counts the number of people every ten years. This is called a census.
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| 2020 | 1,327 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Mineville was 1,327 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.
Learning and Schools
Children and teens in Mineville go to schools that are part of the Moriah Central School District. This school district serves the community and helps students get a good education.
