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Population Review

St. Lawrence County, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in New York

The population of St. Lawrence County, New York is 107,796 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in New York. The median household income is $61,900, the median home value is $119,800, and the median age is 39.0.

The population of St. Lawrence County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (111,821 → 106,198), a -0.37% annualized rate.

St. Lawrence County within New York · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

107,796

Population

-0.37%

Annual growth

40

People / sq mi

$61,900

Median Income

$119,800

Median Home Value

St. Lawrence County covers 2,680 sq mi of land at 40.2 people per square mile.

About St. Lawrence County, NY

St. Lawrence County is a county in New York with a population of 107,796. It ranks #27 among counties in New York by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in St. Lawrence County is $61,900, below the US median of $74,580. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,800, with monthly rent averaging $799. The homeownership rate of 71.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Lawrence County reflects 24.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.

St. Lawrence County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of St. Lawrence County had a population of 111,821 in 2010 and 106,198 in 2024, a -5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 112,388 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.37%.

2012 · 112K20102024

106,198

Population (2024)

111,821

Population (2010)

112,388

Peak (2012)

-0.37%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010111,821
2011112,290
2012112,388
2013111,967
2014111,476
2015110,399
2016109,506
2017108,768
2018108,534
2019107,766
2020108,327
2021107,835
2022107,043
2023106,727
2024106,198

Race & Ethnicity

White92.1%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.0

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
9.0%
20–24
8.6%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
11.5%
55–59
6.8%
60–64
7.2%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
5.2%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$61,900$-22,678 vs state
Mean household income$78,890
Per-capita income$31,574
Poverty rate11.9%+2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate3.0%
Employment-to-population50.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
35.3%
Education & health care
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Public administration
6.8%
Construction
5.5%
Retail trade
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.6%

The largest employment sector in St. Lawrence County is professional & business services, accounting for 35.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

6.7%

Carpool

75.0%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

21.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,800$-283,200 vs state

Median home value

$799

Median rent

71.5%

Homeownership rate

51,884

Total housing units

80.4%

Occupied

19.6%

Vacant

28.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

90.5%

With broadband internet

14.5%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

93.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.1%

High School+

24.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Lawrence County, New York has a population of 107,796 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in New York. Population density is 40 people per square mile.

The population of St. Lawrence County has declined 5.0% since 2010 (111,821 → 106,198), a -0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in St. Lawrence County, New York is $61,900, with mean (average) household income of $78,890 and per-capita income of $31,574. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In St. Lawrence County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.1%), Black or African American (2.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in St. Lawrence County, New York is 39.0 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in St. Lawrence County is $119,800 and median monthly rent is $799. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 51,884 total housing units, 19.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in St. Lawrence County, New York is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 35.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

New York is among the largest cities associated with St. Lawrence County, New York, with a population of 8,516,202.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.