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Winthrop, NY

Census-designated place in St. Lawrence County, New York.

Population

530

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

191

ZIP codes

0

Winthrop and its ZIP codes

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Winthrop at a glance

  • Winthrop is 55% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $138,231, 61% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,900 (72% below New York).

Local data for Winthrop, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winthrop, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$138,231

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$119,900

Homeownership

88.6%

Bachelor's or higher

28.8%

Median age

58.1

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (191), French Americans (13).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Winthrop.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,558

34,712 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,912

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$750M

FY 2026, $6,915 per person

St. Lawrence County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winthrop, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.3%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Winthrop, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

1,290

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

109

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 8°F

39.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winthrop, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.1%

U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Winthrop

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Brasher FallsCensus-designated place1.4 mi1.6
NorfolkCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.7
MassenaVillage9.6 mi4.5
NorwoodVillage10 mi2.1
ParishvilleCensus-designated place12 mi3.3
PotsdamVillage13 mi4.9
AkwesasneCensus-designated place13 mi41.6
BrushtonVillage14 mi0.3
St. Regis FallsCensus-designated place16 mi1.3
Hannawa FallsCensus-designated place16 mi5.1
MadridCensus-designated place17 mi3.7
ColtonCensus-designated place18 mi1.7
Fort CovingtonCensus-designated place18 mi19.4
WaddingtonVillage20 mi2.2
CantonVillage23 mi4.1
MaloneVillage25 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winthrop, NY in?
Winthrop is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
What is the population of Winthrop, NY?
About 530 people live in Winthrop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winthrop?
Nearby places include Brasher Falls (1.4 mi), Norfolk (9.1 mi), Massena (9.6 mi), Norwood (10 mi), Parishville (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023