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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gouverneur

New York · 4,263 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 $25,174. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,800. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,263
−7%since 1990
from 4,604 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,945 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,100 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+9%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Gouverneur
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,174
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,601 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,482
+36%since 1990
from $9,205 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
47.7% rent
1.8
−16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,429)
Black3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(517)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,985)
Black1.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(97)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score10.9%(465)
11
−3%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gouverneur, New York?

Gouverneur, New York has about 4,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gouverneur, New York earns about $25,174 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 $45,800, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Gouverneur, New York?

About 10.7% 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 18.3% 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 341 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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