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Plattsburgh Micro

Plattsburgh, NY · 1 counties · 79,843 residents · 1,037.751 sq mi
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Plattsburgh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,843
Unchangedsince 2000
from 79,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K80K82K84K87K1990201020202024Plattsburgh
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,510
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,960
+67%since 2000
from $17,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(73,729)
Black3.4%(2,694)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,964)
Asian0.7%(527)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(12,510)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(69,251)
Black3.4%(2,753)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2,856)
Asian1.2%(957)
Other2.1%(1,645)
Diversity Score24.7%(19,715)
Segregation Score42.5%(33,942)
Diversity Score
25
+58%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

PlattsburghCENTRAL19,744
What's inside

1 component county

Clinton CountyCENTRAL78,138
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plattsburgh, NY?

Plattsburgh, NY has about 79,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plattsburgh, NY?

The typical household in Plattsburgh, NY earns about $59,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plattsburgh, NY expensive?

In Plattsburgh, NY, the median home is worth about $139,600, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Plattsburgh, NY?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plattsburgh, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plattsburgh, NY?

About 12.3% of people in Plattsburgh, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plattsburgh, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Plattsburgh, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,126 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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