Minerva town is located in Essex County New York. Minerva town has a 2024 population of 746. Minerva town is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 768 in 2020.
The average household income in Minerva town is $79,420 with a poverty rate of 10.59%. The median age in Minerva town is 56.9 years: 59.2 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Minerva town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 873 | 95.72% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 430 | 2.11 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 212 | 2.4 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.31 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 25 | 3.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 22 | 3.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.54
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 4.86% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 116 | 14.45% |
| High School Graduate | 226 | 28.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 4.23% |
| Some College | 192 | 23.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 773 | 707 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $80,313 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,515 | $76,875 | $60,294 |
| High School Graduate | $37,813 | $38,594 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,719 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,375 | $50,481 | $29,659 |
| Some College | $34,167 | $54,750 | $29,728 |
$34,375
Average Earnings
$50,481
Average Male
$29,659
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Minerva town residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 856 | 93 | 10.86% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
10.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
11.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Minerva town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Minerva town is White, with 10.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.5% |
| Some College | 11.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Employed | 4.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,031 | $94,552 |
| Households | $64,531 | $79,420 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,583 | $50,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 10.66% |
| Asian | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.03%
Born in Minerva town
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
98.9% of Minerva town residents were born in the United States, with 81.03% having been born in New York. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 731 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 734 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 737 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 740 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 743 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 746 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 749 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 752 | -15 | -1.96% |
| 2021 | 767 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 768 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 771 | -9 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 780 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 781 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 783 | -7 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 790 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 793 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 799 | -7 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 806 | -5 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 811 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 812 | 0 | 0% |