St. Lawrence County: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Lawrence County is $62,850 (about the same as St. Lawrence County median $62,850; 1.4× below New York median $89,955), with homes at a median value of $114,700.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,850 — below the New York median ($89,954). Poverty rate 17.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $43,110 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,723,247 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $63,170 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $62,850 (vs New York $89,955) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 34,764 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,172,812,904 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $62,502 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,392,830 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% (vs New York 5.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 80 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 669 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 8.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Milk, Crop Totals, Grain, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,845 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 25,190 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,328,857 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 19 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 17 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 42 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 82 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 62 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 32 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 18 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 120 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $687,482,950 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,335.96 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 108,505 people |
Sources: USAspending API