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Gouverneur

New York · 3,526 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 $31,019. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 737 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,600. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,526
−17%since 2000
from 4,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+23%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Gouverneur
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,019
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,174 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,693
+58%since 2000
from $12,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,315)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(58)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other4.7%(167)
Diversity Score16.7%(590)
Diversity Score
17
+53%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gouverneur, New York?

Gouverneur, New York has about 3,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gouverneur, New York earns about $31,019 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Gouverneur, New York?

About 11.9% 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 23.7% 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 1,078 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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