St. Lawrence
Massive northern borderlands and majestic river.
Location Profile Data
Core Stats
- Population
- 108,000
- Established
- 1802
- Seat / Hub
- Canton
- Coordinates
- 44.4974, -75.0657 ↗
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
- • Higher Education
- • Agriculture
- • Manufacturing
- • Healthcare
- US Route 11
- NYS Route 37
- • St. Lawrence University
- • Clarkson University
- • SUNY Potsdam
- • SUNY Canton
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.