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Ogdensburg, New York
Ogdensburg, city, in St. Lawrence County, New York. Ogdensburg had 9,123 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 9.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,064 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,455 (±38). GEOID 3654485.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,123
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,064 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,455 ±38
Median household income
$61,824
±$8,463 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$85,400
±$6,579 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$778
±$77 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Ogdensburg and what county is it in?
Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County, New York. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 2,031 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ogdensburg is in the Massena-Ogdensburg, NY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ogdensburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,123 people lived in Ogdensburg on July 1, 2025, down 9.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 10,064 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,455 (±38).
| Measure | Ogdensburg | St. Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,455 ±38 | 107,226 | −1,180 |
| Households | 4,012 ±250 | 41,666 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.13 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,387 ±244 | 51,970 | no clear change |
Ogdensburg's population since 2000
From 12,364 in 2000 to 9,123 in 2025: down 26.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ogdensburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ogdensburg?
The median resident of Ogdensburg is 42.5 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.5%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ogdensburg | St. Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±2.1 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.1% ±2.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±2.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 56.9% ±2.6 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | −2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±1.6 pts | 91.2% | +3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 23.1% ±3.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±2.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±2.4 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±3.8 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ogdensburg earn?
Half of Ogdensburg's 4,012 households earn less than $61,824 a year (±$8,463), against $62,850 in St. Lawrence County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,646 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,178 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ogdensburg | St. Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,824 ±$8,463 | $62,850 | +$10,178 |
| Mean household income | $74,409 ±$7,351 | $82,664 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,806 ±$3,117 | $33,177 | +$5,365 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±3.7 pts | 16.9% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.7% ±7.6 pts | 20.9% | −15.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.8% ±5.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±3.7 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±3.8 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ogdensburg?
Owners occupy 66.5% of Ogdensburg's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 by its owner (±$6,579). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ogdensburg | St. Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,400 ±$6,579 | $121,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $778 ±$77 | $818 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8% ±11.6 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,136 ±$66 | $1,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5% ±5.1 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.5% ±5.1 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,387 ±244 | 51,970 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.2% ±4.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 62.0% ±5.1 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.8% ±4.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ogdensburg building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Ogdensburg in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ogdensburg work and get to work?
70.1% of Ogdensburg's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Ogdensburg | St. Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.8% ±3.1 pts | 53.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% ±3.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.1% ±5.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±4.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.4% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min ±2.9 | 21.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ogdensburg?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Ogdensburg (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,088 (Tract 4916) to $63,808 (Tract 4915).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4914St. Lawrence County | 4,062 | $62,188 |
| Tract 4915St. Lawrence County | 3,324 | $63,808 |
| Tract 4916St. Lawrence County | 2,069 | $58,088 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ogdensburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Ogdensburg compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ogdensburg is the 3,430th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Ogdensburg ranks 1,343rd of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,216th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 425th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,343rd | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,395th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,625th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,355th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 296th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,451st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 941st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,270th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,302nd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,541st | 1,652 |
Ogdensburg's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Ogdensburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ogdensburg?
10 of the 57 figures for Ogdensburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ogdensburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ogdensburg.