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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plattsburgh

New York · 18,816 residents · 5.369 sq mi
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Plattsburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,846. Population has declined 11% since 1990. Median home value is $96,000. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,816
−11%since 1990
from 21,255 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,505 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 3,959 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.6
+8%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,846
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,691 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,127
+45%since 1990
from $11,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$459
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372 in 1990
US average: $602
37.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
62.7% rent
3.3
−12%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(20,173)
Black2.8%(601)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(349)
Asian1.4%(297)
Diversity Score15.8%(3,369)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(17,334)
Black2.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(399)
Asian1.5%(278)
Diversity Score14.5%(2,725)
14
−9%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 11.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh, New York?

Plattsburgh, New York has about 18,816 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Plattsburgh, New York earns about $28,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plattsburgh, New York expensive?

In Plattsburgh, New York, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh, New York?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Plattsburgh, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plattsburgh, New York?

About 23.1% of people in Plattsburgh, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plattsburgh, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Plattsburgh, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,439 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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