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Gouverneur

New York · 3,560 residents (2025 est.) · 2.192 sq mi
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Gouverneur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,752. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 648 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,615
−15%since 2000
from 4,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,649 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+22%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,560 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Gouverneur
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,752
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,174 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,639
+226%since 2000
from $12,482 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.646
+58%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+65%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,985)
Black1.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(97)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(3,025)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(350)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(231)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,294)
Diversity Score
36
+228%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gouverneur, New York?

Gouverneur, New York has about 3,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gouverneur, New York?

The typical household in Gouverneur, New York earns about $35,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gouverneur, New York expensive?

In Gouverneur, New York, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Gouverneur, New York?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gouverneur, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gouverneur, New York?

About 27.3% of people in Gouverneur, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gouverneur, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gouverneur, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 989 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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