Theresa town, New York
Theresa town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Theresa town is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,572. The land area covers 65.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,572 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,000 | ±72 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,615 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,000 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 615 | ±96 |
| Median Home Value | $173,800 | ±$18,626 |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | ±$48 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,500 | ±$18,120 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,305 | ±$3,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 288 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,319 | ±160 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,622 (2024)
ID: 170860
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
215 RIVERSIDE AVE, THERESA NY 13691-2116
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GUS Population: 113,140 (2024)
ID: 170423
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
195 ARSENAL ST, WATERTOWN NY 13601-2591
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | ANTWERP, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | EVANS MILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | GOUVERNEUR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | HAMMOND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PHILADELPHIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | PHILADELPHIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PHILADELPHIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | LA FARGEVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jefferson Community College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY, 13601-1897 |
3157862200
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THERESA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 301 MAIN STREET, THERESA, NY, 13691 |
(315) 628-5972
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Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 22.4 mi away | 20104 State Route 3, Watertown, NY, 13601-9509 |
31577970007230
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BODMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 8 ALDRICH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, NY, 13673 |
(315) 642-3323
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MACSHERRY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 112 WALTON STREET, ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY, 13607 |
(315) 482-2241
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CROSBY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 59 MAIN STREET, ANTWERP, NY, 13608 |
(315) 659-8564
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ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 36263 NYS ROUTE 180, LAFARGEVILLE, NY, 13656 |
(315) 658-2271
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EVANS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 8706 NOBLE STREET, EVANS MILLS, NY, 13637 |
(315) 629-4483
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THOUSAND ISLAND PARK LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 42743 ST. LAWRENCE AVENUE, THOUSAND ISLAND PARK, NY, 13692 |
(315) 215-4133
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HAMMOND FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 21 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HAMMOND, NY, 13646 |
(315) 324-5139
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GOUVERNEUR 3 NW, NY US, located 14.4 miles from Theresa town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5° | 5.1° | 15.8° | 2.76" | 23.7" |
| February | 29.2° | 5.8° | 17.5° | 2.12" | 23.0" |
| March | 38.5° | 17.0° | 27.8° | 2.29" | 15.1" |
| April | 53.2° | 31.2° | 42.2° | 3.15" | 4.2" |
| May | 66.0° | 42.1° | 54.1° | 3.26" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.9° | 52.5° | 63.7° | 3.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 57.3° | 68.3° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 55.2° | 66.7° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 46.5° | 58.8° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.6° | 36.4° | 47.0° | 4.66" | 0.8" |
| November | 45.1° | 26.7° | 35.9° | 3.57" | 7.2" |
| December | 32.6° | 15.0° | 23.8° | 2.95" | 18.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Theresa village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| Plessis CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Oxbow CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Philadelphia village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Alexandria Bay village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604573528. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.