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Plattsburgh

New York · 19,989 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 $37,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $142,000. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,989
+6%since 2000
from 18,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,723 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K21K21K1990201020202024Plattsburgh
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,638
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,846 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,842
+22%since 2000
from $17,127 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+13%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(17,334)
Black2.3%(437)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(399)
Asian1.5%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(2,725)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(17,631)
Black3.2%(643)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(679)
Asian2.8%(550)
Other2.2%(439)
Diversity Score26.9%(5,370)
Diversity Score
27
+85%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh, New York?

Plattsburgh, New York has about 19,989 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plattsburgh, New York earns about $37,638 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 $142,000, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh, New York?

About 31.5% 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 21.0% 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 1,266 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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