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Champlain

New York · 1,170 residents · 1.457 sq mi
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Champlain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,787. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,900. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,170
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−2%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8439601K1K1K1990201020202024Champlain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,787
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,045
+17%since 2000
from $18,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,131)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,066)
Black1.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(30)
Asian1%(12)
Other3.9%(46)
Diversity Score20.9%(245)
Diversity Score
21
+264%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Champlain, New York?

Champlain, New York has about 1,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Champlain, New York?

The typical household in Champlain, New York earns about $34,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Champlain, New York expensive?

In Champlain, New York, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Champlain, New York?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Champlain, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Champlain, New York?

About 12.4% of people in Champlain, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Champlain, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Champlain, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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