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Plattsburgh West

New York · 1,382 residents · 1.895 sq mi
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Plattsburgh West has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,950. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,382
+7%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
729 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+23%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Plattsburgh West
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,950
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,294 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,946
+145%since 2000
from $11,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,212)
Black2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(35)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other4.9%(67)
Diversity Score24.4%(338)
Diversity Score
24
+217%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh West, New York?

Plattsburgh West, New York has about 1,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plattsburgh West, New York earns about $54,950 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 $74,700, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh West, New York?

About 12.3% 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 15.3% 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 65 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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