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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gouverneur

New York · 4,604 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Gouverneur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,604
+8%vs 2000
vs 4,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,100 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Gouverneur
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,601
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,174 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,205
−26%vs 2000
vs $12,482 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$340
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
52.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.3% in 2000
47.9% rent
2.2
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,429)
Black3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score11.2%(517)
11
+3%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gouverneur, New York?

Gouverneur, New York has about 4,604 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Gouverneur, New York earns about $19,601 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Gouverneur, New York?

About 11.0% 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 22.0% of people in Gouverneur, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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