St. Lawrence County, New York
St. Lawrence County: county in New York, United States
About
St. Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 111,944 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 county had an estimated population of 111,007 inhabitants. Its county seat is Canton. The county was created 224 years ago in 1802.
County Snapshot
St. Lawrence County at a glance
St. Lawrence County currently has 33 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
33
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New York counties
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CantonPopulation 11,024
Top linked places
Quick Facts about St. Lawrence County
| Population | 111,007 (2015) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| Area | 7308 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5% |
| Land as percent of area | 95% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5006,-75.1163 |
| Named for | Saint Lawrence River |
| Altitude | 620 feet / 189 meters |
| Capital | Canton |
| Establishment | March 03, 1802 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:19:09 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth | -0.84% (2010-2015) |
| Weather | 66℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
St. Lawrence County is located at 44°30'2"N 75°6'59"W (44.5006200, -75.1163100). It has 5 neighbors: Hamilton County, Franklin County, Herkimer County, Jefferson County and Lewis County.
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The largest city of St. Lawrence County is Canton with a population of 11,024. Other cities include, Ogdensburg population 10,388, Massena population 10,122, Potsdam population 8,796 and Norfolk population 4,397. See all St. Lawrence County cities & populated places.
St. Lawrence County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in St. Lawrence County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 11,024 | Village in St. |
| Ogdensburg | 10,388 | City in New York, USA |
| Massena | 10,122 | City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Potsdam | 8,796 | Village in New York |
| Norfolk | 4,397 | Town in New York USA |
| Oswegatchie | 4,250 | Human settlement in St. |
| Lisbon | 4,041 | Town in New York, USA |
| Gouverneur | 3,644 | Town in New York, USA |
| Louisville | 3,001 | Human settlement in St. |
| Pierrepont | 2,472 | Human settlement in St. |
| De Kalb | 2,309 | Town in St. |
| Fowler | 2,111 | Town in New York, United States |
| Parishville | 2,034 | Human settlement in St. |
| Russell | 1,767 | Town in New York, USA |
| Madrid | 1,633 | City in New York, United States |
| Norwood | 1,550 | Village in St. |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of St. Lawrence County decreased by 0.84% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 111,944 | - | census |
| 2011 | 112,273 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 112,303 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 111,963 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 111,007 | -0.86% | demographic balance |
People born in St. Lawrence County (8)
People born in St. Lawrence County, including United States Marine David O'Brien Martin, politician F. B. Willis, jurist William Henry Stilwell, .
More notable people
- Lawrence Kamarck he was born in 06/06/1927
- Oliver Hall (American politician from the state of Washington) he was born in 17/02/1852
- Orlando C. Merriman (American lawyer, politician and businessman) he was born in 27/07/1827
- Henry B. Sanborn he was born in 10/09/1845
- William R. Rowley he was born in 08/02/1824
New York Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,398,748 | The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. |
| Brooklyn | 2,577,000 | A borough of New York City. |
| Queens | 2,339,150 | The most populous borough of New York City. |
| Queens County | 2,225,821 | County in New York, United States |
| Manhattan | 1,644,518 | The most densely populated borough of New York City. |
| New York County | 1,611,989 | County in New York state, United States of America |
| Suffolk County | 1,474,273 | County in New York, United States |
| The Bronx | 1,455,720 | The fourth most populous borough of New York City. |
| Bronx County | 1,401,142 | Borough of New York City, United States |
| Nassau County | 1,351,334 | County in New York, United States |
| Westchester County | 965,802 | County in New York, United States. |
| Erie County | 917,241 | County in New York, United States |
| Hempstead | 764,055 | Located in Nassau County, New York, this hamlet and village is a major commercial and transportation hub. |
| Monroe County | 740,900 | County in Florida, United States |
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state. |
| Richmond County | 475,327 | County in Georgia, United States |