Gouverneur, New York
Village · Population 3,587 · #212 in New York
About Gouverneur
Gouverneur, NY is a small town located in northern New York with an estimated population of 3,587.
Gouverneur holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,638 residents per square mile.
📰 Gouverneur News Today
- Jennifer Rose Macaulay Free, 51, Gouverneur North Country Now · Aug 17
- Hilda E. Hartle Obituary | French Funeral Home Inc | Gouverneur, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Two arrested in Gouverneur business theft; suspect found hiding under blankets WWNY · Jul 9
- Gouverneur Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- State Police investigate a burglary complaint in the village of Gouverneur New York State Police (.gov) · Nov 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gouverneur Unique
- The only place in America named Gouverneur — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gouverneur
- Casablanca Restaurant — regional
- Greg's Italian-American Restaurant — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gouverneur
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gouverneur
- GOUVERNEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- GOUVERNEUR HIGH SCHOOL
- GOUVERNEUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Gouverneur Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,587
Rank in state#212 of 595
Land area2.19 sq mi
Density1,638/sq mi
Coordinates44.3366, -75.4660