Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gouverneur, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,615population

39.9median age

This community is a community of 3,615 with a median age of 39.9. The population is predominantly White (83.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.7%). Median household income is $35,752. 87.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 43.7%, with a median home value of $107,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%3,025

Hispanic/Latino

9.7%350

Two or More

5.6%202

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%29

Black

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%139

High School Diploma

18.6%497

Some College (<1 yr)

18.3%489

Some College (1+ yr)

11%293

Associate's Degree

11.9%317

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%335

Master's Degree

9.2%244

Professional Degree

0.5%13

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

22.2%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

$107,200median home value

$872median rent

43.7%homeownership

2,025total units

14.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 43.7%

Renter 56.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%51

$50K–$100K

39.2%297

$100K–$150K

21%159

$150K–$200K

24%182

$200K–$300K

2.5%19

$300K–$500K

2.4%18

$1M+

4.2%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

183

$750–$1,000

414

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

142

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

9.1%184

2000–2009

3.3%66

1980–1989

4.4%90

1970–1979

11.2%226

1960–1969

1.9%38

1950–1959

5.8%117

1940–1949

16.5%334

1939 or earlier

47.9%970

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.2%991

Fuel Oil

17.5%304

Bottled/LP Gas

13.3%231

Electricity

9.3%161

No Fuel

2.7%46

Household Economyi

$35,752median household income

$40,639per capita income

25.4%poverty rate

12%unemployment

1,446labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%59

$10K–$15K

16.5%286

$15K–$20K

8%139

$20K–$25K

6.1%105

$25K–$30K

5.3%92

$30K–$35K

8.1%141

$35K–$40K

8.5%148

$40K–$45K

2.1%36

$50K–$60K

4.3%74

$60K–$75K

9.1%157

$75K–$100K

12.9%224

$100K–$125K

9.9%172

$125K–$150K

3.2%55

$200K+

2.6%45

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2186%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,218

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

210(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured