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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plattsburgh West

New York · 1,289 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Plattsburgh West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,294. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,500. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,289
−2%since 1990
from 1,317 in 1990
1990 – 2024
680 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 695 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+19%since 1990
from 28.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Plattsburgh West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,294
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,810
+23%since 1990
from $9,586 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$622
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
81.6%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 87.1% in 1990
18.4% rent
1.2
−33%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,228)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.6%(8)
Diversity Score7.7%(99)
8
+109%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh West, New York?

Plattsburgh West, New York has about 1,289 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plattsburgh West, New York?

The typical household in Plattsburgh West, New York earns about $25,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plattsburgh West, New York expensive?

In Plattsburgh West, New York, the median home is worth about $29,500, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh West, New York?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plattsburgh West, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plattsburgh West, New York?

About 25.9% of people in Plattsburgh West, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plattsburgh West, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Plattsburgh West, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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