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Plattsburgh West

New York · 1,364 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 $34,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,364
+6%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
720 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Plattsburgh West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,861
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,907
+35%since 2000
from $11,810 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−20%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,228)
Black1.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(99)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,287)
Black1.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.7%(78)
Diversity Score20.9%(286)
Diversity Score
21
+171%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+94%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.4%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh West, New York?

Plattsburgh West, New York has about 1,364 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plattsburgh West, New York earns about $34,861 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 $32,600, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh West, New York?

About 6.7% 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 21.3% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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