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St. Lawrence County

New York · 111,944 residents · 2,679.526 sq mi
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St. Lawrence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $79,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,944
Unchangedsince 2000
from 111,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
107K108K110K111K113K1990201020202024St. Lawrence County
2024107K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,303
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,356 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,143
+28%since 2000
from $15,728 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(104,777)
Black2.3%(2,531)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,008)
Asian0.7%(793)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(13,095)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(103,943)
Black2%(2,259)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2,146)
Asian1%(1,074)
Other1.5%(1,666)
Diversity Score15.4%(17,268)
Diversity Score
15
+32%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Lawrence County, New York?

St. Lawrence County, New York has about 111,944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Lawrence County, New York?

The typical household in St. Lawrence County, New York earns about $42,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Lawrence County, New York expensive?

In St. Lawrence County, New York, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in St. Lawrence County, New York?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Lawrence County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Lawrence County, New York?

About 16.9% of people in St. Lawrence County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Lawrence County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Lawrence County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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