Plattsburgh West is a CDP located in Clinton County New York. Plattsburgh West has a 2024 population of 1,298. Plattsburgh West is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 5.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,230 in 2020.
The average household income in Plattsburgh West is $66,823 with a poverty rate of 19.94%. The median age in Plattsburgh West is 43.5 years: 45.9 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plattsburgh West was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,257 | 96.17% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 596 | 2.16 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.19 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Married | 224 | 2.72 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 107 | 3.3 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 19 | 1.84 | 100 | 0 |
2.51
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 15.06% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 18.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 5.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.98% |
| High School Graduate | 286 | 32.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 8.04% |
| Some College | 138 | 15.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 849 | 661 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,964 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,875 | $58,419 | $53,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,833 | $34,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,625 | $53,884 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $25,294 | $48,958 | $0 |
$38,625
Average Earnings
$53,884
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Plattsburgh West residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 240 | 19.8% |
| Multiple | 43 | 8 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
19.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.01%
Male Poverty Rate
25.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plattsburgh West is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plattsburgh West is Multiple, with 18.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.1% |
| High School | 12.24% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.46% |
| Male Employed | 1.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,227 | $82,547 |
| Households | $51,196 | $66,823 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,385 | $26,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
66
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 6.43% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
13.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.56%
Born in Plattsburgh West
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.23% of Plattsburgh West residents were born in the United States, with 81.56% having been born in New York. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,298 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,302 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 1,307 | 99 | 8.2% |
| 2021 | 1,208 | -22 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 1,230 | -66 | -5.09% |
| 2019 | 1,296 | -74 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 1,370 | -58 | -4.06% |
| 2017 | 1,428 | -28 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 1,456 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 1,458 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,462 | -74 | -4.82% |
| 2013 | 1,536 | 71 | 4.85% |
| 2012 | 1,465 | 45 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 1,420 | 56 | 4.11% |
| 2010 | 1,364 | 0 | 0% |