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St. Lawrence County, New York Demographics 2026

St. Lawrence County, New York has a population of 107,226, the 27th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $62,850 and the median home value is $121,900. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. Lawrence County Quick Facts

Population 107,226
Median Household Income $62,850
Median Home Value $121,900
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 39.3 years
Homeownership Rate 71.9%
Affordability Ratio 1.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%
High School Graduation 89.9%
Cities/Places 26
Population 107,226 27th of 62
Median Income $62,850 27% lower than state
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Unemployment 5.3%

How St. Lawrence County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population107,796107,226-0.5%
Median household income$61,900$62,850+1.5%
Median home value$119,800$121,900+1.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%
$25K-$50K 18.8%
$50K-$100K 31.1%
$100K+ 28.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.7%
$10K-$15K
5.6%
$15K-$20K
4.7%
$20K-$25K
5.3%
$25K-$30K
4.1%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
3.7%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
10.0%
$75K-$100K
13.5%
$100K-$125K
9.1%
$125K-$150K
7.0%
$150K-$200K
7.2%
$200K+
5.6%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
53.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $818/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in St. Lawrence County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Massena10,238$51,45824.3%$94,400
Ogdensburg9,455$61,82416.1%$85,400
Potsdam8,427$34,54629.0%$146,400
Canton7,167$62,05419.8%$183,800
Akwesasne4,089$51,86832.0%$177,800
Gouverneur3,615$35,75227.3%$107,200
Norwood1,374$54,37517.3%$100,800
Norfolk1,204$59,49114.2%$88,700
Waddington1,062$73,7506.3%$182,300
Brasher Falls776$52,86813.2%$98,000
Hannawa Falls744$98,4506.3%$180,800
Star Lake713$57,91724.0%$104,200
Madrid641$68,33320.6%$139,100
Hermon636$89,0917.5%$93,200
Parishville634$76,71919.6%$96,800
Hailesboro583$64,37525.9%$153,000
Heuvelton546$63,54210.1%$99,800
Winthrop530$138,23114.9%$119,900
DeKalb Junction511$56,4067.6%$76,700
Edwards490$61,78613.5%$82,600
Rensselaer Falls483$82,1095.2%$87,100
Morristown384$78,75025.8%$163,600
Hammond320$56,91726.6%$81,900
Richville311$55,00010.3%$92,500
Colton260$69,6051.9%$116,300
Cranberry Lake219$89,0636.4%$292,900

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Population Overview

St. Lawrence County is located in New York with a total population of 107,226. It is the 27th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Lawrence County is 39.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Lawrence County is $62,850. This is 27% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $121,900. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, St. Lawrence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Lawrence County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.2% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Lawrence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of St. Lawrence County, New York?

St. Lawrence County has a population of 107,226, making it the 27th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in St. Lawrence County?

The median household income in St. Lawrence County is $62,850 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.

How many cities are in St. Lawrence County, New York?

St. Lawrence County contains 26 Census-designated places.