Gouverneur town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Gouverneur town has a 2024 population of 6,561. Gouverneur town is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,485 in 2020.
The average household income in Gouverneur town is $62,250 with a poverty rate of 23.35%. The median age in Gouverneur town is 38.8 years: 33.8 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gouverneur town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,502 | 84.86% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 5.61% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 5.14% |
| Other race | 206 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 71 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,405 | 2.4 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 1,101 | 3.23 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 981 | 1.02 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 171 | 3.73 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 152 | 3.9 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 648 | 14.18% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 13.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 347 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,540 | 33.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 842 | 18.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,721 | 3,254 | 766 |
| Black | 313 | 136 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 281 | 183 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 154 | 62 |
| Other Race | 176 | 80 | 16 |
| Native American | 71 | 60 | 6 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 54.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,658 | $58,750 | $41,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,717 | $0 | $58,203 |
| High School Graduate | $47,855 | $27,704 | $50,945 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,671 | $48,469 | $18,355 |
| Overall | $46,563 | $53,309 | $43,347 |
| Some College | $39,637 | $0 | $0 |
$46,563
Average Earnings
$53,309
Average Male
$43,347
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Gouverneur town residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,011 | 1,120 | 22.35% |
| Multiple | 303 | 179 | 59.08% |
23.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.14%
Male Poverty Rate
24.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gouverneur town is Multiple, with 59.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gouverneur town is White, with 22.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.48% |
| Some College | 32.34% |
| High School | 17.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,091 | $78,073 |
| Households | $44,933 | $62,250 |
| Married Families | $85,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,969 | $36,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
382
Number of Veterans
382
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 335 | 8.02% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 15.02% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.68% |
| Black | 4 | 1.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.31%
Born in Gouverneur town
97.19%
Native Born
2.81%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
97.19% of Gouverneur town residents were born in the United States, with 88.31% having been born in New York. 0.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,806 | 49 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 6,757 | 49 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 6,708 | 49 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 6,659 | 49 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 6,610 | 49 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 6,561 | 49 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 6,512 | 49 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 6,463 | 36 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 6,427 | -58 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 6,485 | -466 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 6,951 | -143 | -2.02% |
| 2018 | 7,094 | -38 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 7,132 | 118 | 1.68% |
| 2016 | 7,014 | 69 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 6,945 | -59 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 7,004 | -29 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 7,033 | -16 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 7,049 | 28 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 7,021 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,024 | 0 | 0% |