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 189 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 (189 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 08:54:41 (17th November 2024)
Density : 106 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.9% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Persia is located at 42°23'7"N 78°56'10"W (42.3853400, -78.9361500).

Persia map

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

Post offices near Persia

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dayton Post Office Dayton (NY) 14041

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