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County St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence

Massive northern borderlands and majestic river.

St. Lawrence

Location Profile Data

Core Stats

Population
108,000
Established
1802
Seat / Hub
Canton

Demographics & Economy

Median Income
$55,000
Home Price
$135,000
Median Age
39 yrs
Households
40,000

Geography & Climate

Land Area
2,680 mi²
Water Area
141 mi²
Highest Elevation
2,700 ft
Snowfall
110" / yr

Infrastructure & Key Industries

Key Industries
  • • Higher Education
  • • Agriculture
  • • Manufacturing
  • • Healthcare
Major Highways
  • US Route 11
  • NYS Route 37
Universities
  • • St. Lawrence University
  • • Clarkson University
  • • SUNY Potsdam
  • • SUNY Canton
Airports
Ogdensburg International (OGS)

Welcome to St. Lawrence County. From its defining natural landscapes to its deep regional history, St. Lawrence is an essential part of the 315 area code.


Towns & Villages in St. Lawrence

Brasher ->

Featuring dense state forests and the St. Regis River.

Canton ->

Home to St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton.

Clare ->

The smallest town by population, entirely immersed in wilderness.

Clifton ->

A pristine Adirondack town defined by Cranberry Lake.

Colton ->

A majestic, heavily forested township defined by sprawling lakes.

De Kalb ->

Rolling hills scattered with Amish farms and dairy operations.

De Peyster ->

A fiercely independent rural farming community.

Edwards ->

An old pioneer town located on the Oswegatchie River.

Fine ->

Extensive state forests and Adirondack timberings.

Fowler ->

A geologically rich town famous for zinc mining.

Gouverneur ->

Known as the marble village due to local quarries.

Hammond ->

The absolute heart of majestic St. Lawrence River scenery.

Hermon ->

A tight-knit, quintessential North Country farming village.

Hopkinton ->

Sprawling wilderness bridging the Adirondack barrier.

Lawrence ->

An expansive northern rural town.

Louisville ->

A tranquil town bordering the international St. Lawrence river.

Macomb ->

An incredibly peaceful, isolated agricultural valley.

Madrid ->

A deeply historic and perfectly preserved agricultural town.

Massena ->

Northern town defined by the massive St. Lawrence Seaway lock system.

Morristown ->

Brilliant riverfront town facing Brockville, Ontario.

Norfolk ->

An enduring, historic paper milling community.

Ogdensburg ->

The only American port city located on the St. Lawrence River.

Parishville ->

A quiet, idyllic North Country haven.

Piercefield ->

A microscopic town engulfed by Adirondack peaks.

Pitcairn ->

A rugged town defined by rocky outcrops and pine forests.

Potsdam ->

A bustling college town hosting Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam.

Rossie ->

Legendary among rockhounds for spectacular mineral deposits.

Russell ->

An isolated, beautifully rugged township.

Stockholm ->

Dominated by vast, pristine agricultural expanses.

Waddington ->

Renowned for world-class bass fishing.

* Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Wikipedia aggregation as of their most recent publication dates. We attempt to keep data as accurate as possible, but offer no guarantees.