Ravena, New York
| Ravena | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): The Friendship Community | |
 Location in Albany County and the state of New York. |
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| Coordinates: 42°28′35″N 73°48′51″W / 42.47639°N 73.81417°WCoordinates: 42°28′35″N 73°48′51″W / 42.47639°N 73.81417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Town | Coeymans |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | William Misuraca |
| • Deputy Mayor | Keith E. Mahler |
| • Trustee | William Bailey |
| • Trustee | Joel Coye |
| • Trustee | Nancy Warner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,268 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 12143 |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-60675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0962229 |
| Website | http://www.villageofravena.com |
Ravena is a village in Albany County, New York, United States. United States. The population was 3,268 at the 2010 census. The village is in the southeast part of the town of Coeymans.
The village of Ravena incorporated in 1914. Prior to its incorporation, it was known as "Coeymans Junction," but the name was changed to "Ravena" to avoid confusion with another hamlet in the town, "Coeymans Landing."
In 1894, a post office was established in Coeymans Junction bearing the name Ravena. The name source of the post office (and ultimately the village) is unclear. Some believe that the village's proximity to cliffs on its western boundary lent to the area being referred to as the ravine. Others feel that a brand of flour, Raven, was the inspiration behind the name.
The Israel Shear House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 3,369 people, 1,380 households, and 892 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,515.7 people per square mile (970.7/km²). There were 1,487 housing units at an average density of 1,110.4 per square mile (428.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 92.82% White, 2.91% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.16% of the population.
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