The 2010 Census records 7,085 people as the population of Gouverneur, New York, which is 6.33% of the total Saint Lawrence County population and 0.04% of the total state population. Gouverneur is also the 340th most populous community in New York. The 2010 Census population was down 4.49% from the 2000 Census, when 7,418 people lived there. Gouverneur City is composed of 10 communities.
The Town of Gouverneur is located in Saint Lawrence County and has a population of 6,951. It is situated at an elevation of 300 feet above sea level. The town is located in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone, five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. The Town of Gouverneur was established in 1805, and was named after state-author Gouverneur Morris.
Within 55 miles of Gouverneur City, you will find the centers of several large cities. These cities are great for road trips and flight bookings. Gouverneur is centrally located in New York. You can easily find nearby attractions, places to eat, and places to visit. And you'll have the option to explore the state in an affordable way! There are plenty of attractions in Gouverneur, including the renowned 10th Mountain Infantry Division.
The median property value in Gouverneur, NY was $92,100 in 2019. This is lower than the national average of $102,000 and is 0.383 times smaller than the national average. However, the homeownership rate in Gouverneur is 59.3%, which is lower than the national average of 61.4%. Also, there are few people who live alone in Gouverneur. The average commute time to work is 23.5 minutes and the average household has two vehicles.