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19,907
TOTAL POPULATION
9,382
MALE POPULATION
10,525
FEMALE POPULATION
89.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,862
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,789
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,049
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,991
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Plattsburgh Zip Codes

Plattsburgh Area Codes

Race in Plattsburgh

The most populous races in Plattsburgh are White / Caucasian (17,230 | 86.6%), Black / African American (828 | 4.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (778 | 3.9%).
Race in Plattsburgh
Race# Population% Population
Asian6283.2%
Black / African American8284.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific220.1%
Hispanic or Latino7783.9%
Native / Alaskan1520.8%
White / Caucasian17,23086.6%
Two or more Races7673.8%
Some other Race2801.4%
Total19,907100.0%

Ancestry in Plattsburgh

The most populous ancestries reported in Plattsburgh are Irish (3,442 | 17.3%), French (2,475 | 12.4%), Italian (1,905 | 9.6%), English (1,762 | 8.8%), and German (1,696 | 8.5%), together accounting for 56.7% of all Plattsburgh residents.
Ancestry in Plattsburgh
Ancestry# Population% Population
African120.1%
American7773.9%
Arab1190.6%
Armenian70.0%
Australian180.1%
Austrian1000.5%
Bhutanese860.4%
Blackfeet80.0%
British570.3%
Burmese370.2%
Cajun280.1%
Canadian960.5%
Celtic230.1%
Central American1090.5%
Chilean150.1%
Colombian10.0%
Croatian140.1%
Cuban250.1%
Czech200.1%
Czechoslovakian80.0%
Danish270.1%
Dominican3061.5%
Dutch3491.8%
Eastern European1000.5%
Ecuadorian270.1%
English1,7628.8%
European3421.7%
Filipino50.0%
Finnish230.1%
French2,47512.4%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian1,1355.7%
German1,6968.5%
Ghanaian80.0%
Greek1050.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro220.1%
Guatemalan260.1%
Guyanese120.1%
Haitian190.1%
Honduran240.1%
Hungarian1120.6%
Indian (Asian)2381.2%
Irish3,44217.3%
Iroquois190.1%
Israeli250.1%
Italian1,9059.6%
Jamaican140.1%
Kenyan70.0%
Korean1810.9%
Latvian70.0%
Lebanese290.2%
Lithuanian320.2%
Luxembourger420.2%
Macedonian340.2%
Mexican620.3%
Mongolian190.1%
Moroccan680.3%
Nigerian1770.9%
Northern European170.1%
Norwegian1530.8%
Pakistani30.0%
Panamanian330.2%
Peruvian130.1%
Polish7703.9%
Portuguese580.3%
Puerto Rican1050.5%
Romanian280.1%
Russian1590.8%
Salvadoran260.1%
Scandinavian530.3%
Scotch-Irish1490.7%
Scottish3881.9%
Sioux30.0%
Slavic120.1%
Slovak340.2%
South American580.3%
South American Indian20.0%
Spaniard270.1%
Spanish190.1%
Sri Lankan220.1%
Subsaharan African2211.1%
Swedish2181.1%
Swiss230.1%
Thai2151.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian40.0%
Turkish200.1%
Ukrainian330.2%
Venezuelan20.0%
Vietnamese340.2%
Welsh940.5%
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Immigrants in Plattsburgh

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plattsburgh came from Asia (481 | 2.4%), Europe (231 | 1.2%), Canada (226 | 1.1%), Africa (205 | 1.0%), and Eastern Asia (202 | 1.0%), together accounting for 6.8% of all Plattsburgh residents.
Immigrants in Plattsburgh
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2051.0%
Asia4812.4%
Bangladesh340.2%
Canada2261.1%
Caribbean1120.6%
Central America190.1%
China1280.6%
Cuba250.1%
Dominican Republic630.3%
Eastern Africa240.1%
Eastern Asia2021.0%
Eastern Europe920.5%
England380.2%
Europe2311.2%
France170.1%
Germany470.2%
Greece60.0%
Guatemala90.1%
Honduras100.1%
India1170.6%
Jamaica200.1%
Japan560.3%
Kenya70.0%
Korea180.1%
Latin America1330.7%
Lebanon70.0%
Morocco230.1%
Nepal270.1%
Nigeria1580.8%
Northern Africa230.1%
Northern Europe650.3%
Norway160.1%
Philippines520.3%
Poland690.4%
Russia230.1%
South America20.0%
South Central Asia1951.0%
South Eastern Asia550.3%
Southern Europe100.1%
Spain40.0%
Sri Lanka170.1%
Syria220.1%
Taiwan50.0%
Thailand30.0%
Trinidad and Tobago40.0%
Venezuela20.0%
Western Africa1580.8%
Western Asia290.2%
Western Europe640.3%
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Sex and Age in Plattsburgh

Sex and Age in Plattsburgh

The most populous age groups in Plattsburgh are 20 to 24 Years (1,475 | 15.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,932 | 18.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years427 (4.5%)328 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years454 (4.8%)306 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years403 (4.3%)498 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years994 (10.6%)1,605 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,475 (15.7%)1,932 (18.4%)
25 to 29 Years788 (8.4%)633 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years533 (5.7%)334 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Years401 (4.3%)606 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years616 (6.6%)430 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years336 (3.6%)383 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years862 (9.2%)599 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years349 (3.7%)398 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years368 (3.9%)662 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years468 (5.0%)369 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years421 (4.5%)400 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years184 (2.0%)357 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years111 (1.2%)227 (2.2%)
85 Years and over192 (2.1%)458 (4.3%)
Total9,382 (100.0%)10,525 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plattsburgh

Median Family Size in Plattsburgh

The median family size in Plattsburgh is 2.68 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,339 | 64.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.73 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (826 | 22.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plattsburgh
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,339 (64.6%)2.73
Single Male/Father453 (12.5%)2.66
Single Female/Mother826 (22.8%)2.54
Total Families3,618 (100.0%)2.68

Median Household Size in Plattsburgh

The median household size in Plattsburgh is 1.94 persons per household, with single male/father households (453 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (5,143 | 58.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plattsburgh
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,339 (26.7%)2.75
Single Male/Father453 (5.2%)3.03
Single Female/Mother826 (9.4%)2.77
Non-family5,143 (58.7%)1.34
Total Households8,761 (100.0%)1.94

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh

Out of a total of 8,761 households in Plattsburgh, 3,618 (41.3%) are family households, while 5,143 (58.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,676, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,842.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,842 (43.9%)
2-Person Households1,676 (19.1%)1,070 (12.2%)
3-Person Households1,017 (11.6%)102 (1.2%)
4-Person Households683 (7.8%)110 (1.3%)
5-Person Households218 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)19 (0.2%)
Total3,618 (41.3%)5,143 (58.7%)

Female Fertility in Plattsburgh

Fertility by Age in Plattsburgh

Average fertility rate in Plattsburgh is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years22 (11.2%)14.0
20 to 34 years148 (75.1%)51.0
35 to 50 years27 (13.7%)18.0
Total197 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh

24.9% of women with births (197) in Plattsburgh are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 59.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years38 (25.7%)110 (74.3%)
35 to 50 years11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Total49 (24.9%)148 (75.1%)

Fertility by Education in Plattsburgh

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plattsburgh
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma39 (19.8%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree128 (65.0%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (4.6%)9.0
Graduate Degree21 (10.7%)37.0
Total197 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh

75.1% of women with births in Plattsburgh are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plattsburgh
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (14.8%)109 (85.2%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (24.9%)148 (75.1%)

Income in Plattsburgh

Income Overview in Plattsburgh

Per Capita Income in Plattsburgh is $31,862, while median incomes of families and households are $74,789 and $55,049 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income19,907$31,862
Median Family Income3,618$74,789
Mean Family Income3,618$95,488
Median Household Income8,761$55,049
Mean Household Income8,761$70,587
Income Deficit3,618$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)19,90743.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)19,90756.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index19,9070.47

Earnings by Sex in Plattsburgh

Average Earnings in Plattsburgh are $28,767, $37,821 for men and $21,365 for women, a difference of 43.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Plattsburgh
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,824 (50.4%)$37,821
Female5,727 (49.6%)$21,365
Total11,551 (100.0%)$28,767

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plattsburgh

The most common earnings brackets in Plattsburgh are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (777 | 13.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (761 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plattsburgh
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less343 (5.9%)761 (13.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999513 (8.8%)449 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499343 (5.9%)540 (9.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999130 (2.2%)188 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499318 (5.5%)186 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99987 (1.5%)259 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499219 (3.8%)150 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99985 (1.5%)230 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499145 (2.5%)184 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999148 (2.5%)117 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999178 (3.1%)346 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999318 (5.5%)149 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999207 (3.5%)253 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999203 (3.5%)209 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999233 (4.0%)226 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999294 (5.1%)136 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999777 (13.3%)234 (4.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999248 (4.3%)298 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999476 (8.2%)515 (9.0%)
$100,000+559 (9.6%)297 (5.2%)
Total5,824 (100.0%)5,727 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh

Average earnings in Plattsburgh are $54,190 for men and $46,094 for women, a difference of 14.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,763. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,277, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,603.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,763$0
High School Diploma$39,907$23,603
College or Associate's Degree$55,314$30,489
Bachelor's Degree$59,382$48,448
Graduate Degree$97,333$76,277
Total$54,190$46,094

Family Income in Plattsburgh

Family Income Brackets in Plattsburgh

According to the Plattsburgh family income data, there are 637 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 112 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Plattsburgh
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001925.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991123.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992577.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991373.8%
$35,000 to $49,99950714.0%
$50,000 to $74,99960816.8%
$75,000 to $99,99950313.9%
$100,000 to $149,99963717.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992898.0%
$200,000+37610.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plattsburgh

4-person families (606 | 16.8%) account for the highest median family income in Plattsburgh with $100,319 per family, while 2-person families (2,030 | 56.1%) have the highest median income of $36,378 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plattsburgh
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,030 (56.1%)$72,755
3-Person Families748 (20.7%)$82,778
4-Person Families606 (16.8%)$100,319
5-Person Families228 (6.3%)$0
6-Person Families6 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,618 (100.0%)$74,789

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plattsburgh

The median family income in Plattsburgh is $74,789, with families comprising 3+ earners (179) having the highest median family income of $170,972, while families with no earners (806) have the lowest median family income of $41,250, accounting for 5.0% and 22.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Plattsburgh
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners806 (22.3%)$41,250
1 Earner1,397 (38.6%)$55,773
2 Earners1,236 (34.2%)$124,167
3+ Earners179 (5.0%)$170,972
Total3,618 (100.0%)$74,789

Household Income in Plattsburgh

Household Income Brackets in Plattsburgh

With 1,717 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Plattsburgh, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 412 households (4.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Plattsburgh
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,01611.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994995.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997889.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995966.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,13012.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991,71719.6%
$75,000 to $99,99992910.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,23514.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994124.7%
$200,000+4294.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plattsburgh

The median household income in Plattsburgh is $55,049, with the highest median household income of $65,634 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,633 households (30.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 1,282 households (14.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plattsburgh
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,282 (14.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,884 (32.9%)$57,484
45 to 64 Years2,633 (30.0%)$65,634
65+ Years1,962 (22.4%)$49,675
Total8,761 (100.0%)$55,049

Poverty in Plattsburgh

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plattsburgh

With 19.2% poverty level for males and 24.1% for females among the residents of Plattsburgh, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 536 males (40.8%) and 100 females (64.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (17.5%)67 (20.4%)
5 Years16 (16.7%)13 (43.3%)
6 to 11 Years157 (25.0%)81 (20.7%)
12 to 14 Years16 (12.3%)57 (15.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)100 (64.9%)
18 to 24 Years536 (40.8%)831 (46.2%)
25 to 34 Years273 (20.9%)295 (31.3%)
35 to 44 Years120 (11.8%)257 (24.9%)
45 to 54 Years259 (21.7%)133 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years73 (10.5%)125 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years57 (6.6%)65 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)105 (12.3%)
Total1,580 (19.2%)2,129 (24.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plattsburgh

According to the poverty statistics in Plattsburgh, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years344 (82.5%)261 (79.6%)
5 Years80 (83.3%)17 (56.7%)
6 to 11 Years472 (75.0%)311 (79.3%)
12 to 14 Years114 (87.7%)301 (84.1%)
15 Years22 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years196 (100.0%)54 (35.1%)
18 to 24 Years779 (59.2%)968 (53.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,036 (79.1%)647 (68.7%)
35 to 44 Years897 (88.2%)774 (75.1%)
45 to 54 Years936 (78.3%)849 (86.5%)
55 to 64 Years624 (89.5%)935 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years806 (93.4%)692 (91.4%)
75 Years and over365 (100.0%)745 (87.6%)
Total6,671 (80.8%)6,707 (75.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plattsburgh

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Plattsburgh show that 5.6% or 130 of the total 2,339 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 42.6%, comprising of 63 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 44 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plattsburgh
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,485 (97.1%)44 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children639 (96.5%)23 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children85 (57.4%)63 (42.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,209 (94.4%)130 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plattsburgh

According to the poverty data in Plattsburgh, 6.2% or 28 single-father households and 38.0% or 314 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (18.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 275 households (48.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plattsburgh
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children28 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)275 (48.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)39 (36.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (6.2%)314 (38.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plattsburgh

The poverty data for Plattsburgh shows that 130 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 342 of the single-parent households (26.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (42.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 275 household (34.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plattsburgh
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children44 (2.9%)28 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children23 (3.5%)275 (34.4%)
3 or 4 Children63 (42.6%)39 (21.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (5.6%)342 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Plattsburgh

Employment by Class of Employer in Plattsburgh

Among the 9,183 employed individuals in Plattsburgh, private company employees (5,550 | 60.4%), state government employees (1,109 | 12.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (889 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plattsburgh
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,55060.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3654.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4384.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations8899.7%
Local Government Employees7217.9%
State Government Employees1,10912.1%
Federal Government Employees991.1%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total9,183100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plattsburgh

According to the labor force statistics for Plattsburgh, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,316), 57.7% or 9,991 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 599 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.0% or 1,179 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 132 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years967 (39.9%)132 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,109 (61.9%)46 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,179 (83.0%)136 (11.5%)
30 to 34 Years681 (78.5%)37 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,671 (81.4%)55 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,798 (82.5%)138 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years463 (62.0%)22 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years602 (58.4%)33 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years487 (29.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over37 (2.4%)3 (8.1%)
Total9,991 (57.7%)599 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh

According to labor force statistics for Plattsburgh, 77.1% of individuals (6,398) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,298) are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 422 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.9% or 3,157 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.6% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School187 (49.5%)123 (32.6%)
High School Diploma1,094 (63.7%)117 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,960 (73.9%)156 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,157 (88.9%)192 (5.4%)
Total6,398 (77.1%)548 (6.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plattsburgh are Community & Social Service (1,426 | 15.2%), Education Instruction & Library (974 | 10.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (807 | 8.6%), Health Technologists (726 | 7.7%), and Management (638 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plattsburgh

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plattsburgh, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.0%), Education Instruction & Library (69.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (69.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Management317 (49.7%)321 (50.3%)
Business & Financial209 (51.1%)200 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science397 (80.0%)99 (20.0%)
Computers & Mathematics115 (78.8%)31 (21.2%)
Architecture & Engineering201 (90.1%)22 (9.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science81 (63.8%)46 (36.2%)
Community & Social Service 456 (32.0%)970 (68.0%)
Education, Arts & Media82 (30.9%)183 (69.1%)
Legal Services & Support56 (64.4%)31 (35.6%)
Education Instruction & Library299 (30.7%)675 (69.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (19.0%)81 (81.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating256 (31.7%)551 (68.3%)
Health Technologists245 (33.8%)481 (66.2%)
Total (Category)1,635 (43.3%)2,141 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plattsburgh are Food Preparation & Serving (961 | 10.3%), Security & Protection (433 | 4.6%), Law Enforcement (313 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (229 | 2.4%), and Healthcare Support (224 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Plattsburgh

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Plattsburgh, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (90.0%), Security & Protection (88.4%), and Law Enforcement (87.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (77.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support51 (22.8%)173 (77.2%)
Security & Protection383 (88.4%)50 (11.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention108 (90.0%)12 (10.0%)
Law Enforcement275 (87.9%)38 (12.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving453 (47.1%)508 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance113 (49.3%)116 (50.7%)
Personal Care & Service105 (53.8%)90 (46.2%)
Total (Category)1,105 (54.1%)937 (45.9%)
Total (Overall)4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plattsburgh are Sales & Related (933 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (868 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plattsburgh

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related397 (42.5%)536 (57.5%)
Office & Administration315 (36.3%)553 (63.7%)
Total (Category)712 (39.5%)1,089 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plattsburgh are Construction & Extraction (334 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (99 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plattsburgh

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction327 (97.9%)7 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)426 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plattsburgh are Production (678 | 7.2%), Material Moving (353 | 3.8%), and Transportation (286 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plattsburgh

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plattsburgh
OccupationMaleFemale
Production541 (79.8%)137 (20.2%)
Transportation269 (94.1%)17 (5.9%)
Material Moving250 (70.8%)103 (29.2%)
Total (Category)1,060 (80.5%)257 (19.5%)
Total (Overall)4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plattsburgh

Employment Industries in Plattsburgh

The major employment industries in Plattsburgh include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,378 | 14.7%), Educational Services (1,364 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (1,314 | 14.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,064 | 11.4%), and Manufacturing (1,043 | 11.1%).
Employment Industries in Plattsburgh

Employment Industries by Sex in Plattsburgh

The Plattsburgh industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (91.5%), and Construction (90.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plattsburgh
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (12.7%)48 (87.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Construction352 (90.0%)39 (10.0%)
Manufacturing873 (83.7%)170 (16.3%)
Wholesale Trade109 (85.2%)19 (14.8%)
Retail Trade713 (54.3%)601 (45.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing346 (91.5%)32 (8.5%)
Utilities72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information46 (49.5%)47 (50.5%)
Finance & Insurance53 (33.8%)104 (66.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing80 (73.4%)29 (26.6%)
Professional & Scientific262 (65.5%)138 (34.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support132 (50.2%)131 (49.8%)
Educational Services391 (28.7%)973 (71.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance299 (21.7%)1,079 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation166 (65.1%)89 (34.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services478 (44.9%)586 (55.1%)
Public Administration404 (64.5%)222 (35.5%)
Total4,938 (52.7%)4,431 (47.3%)

Education in Plattsburgh

School Enrollment in Plattsburgh

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,509 students in Plattsburgh are college / undergraduate (3,740 | 57.5%), high school (1,045 | 16.1%), and middle school (681 | 10.5%).
School Enrollment in Plattsburgh
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool931.4%
Kindergarten2223.4%
Elementary School5368.2%
Middle School68110.5%
High School1,04516.1%
College / Undergraduate3,74057.5%
Graduate / Professional1922.9%
Total6,509100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plattsburgh

Out of a total of 6,509 students who are enrolled in schools in Plattsburgh, 631 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,878 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 63 (36.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,883 (95.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plattsburgh
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds60 (65.2%)32 (34.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old542 (77.1%)161 (22.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds783 (88.8%)99 (11.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds518 (92.3%)43 (7.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,883 (95.3%)94 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,787 (94.6%)103 (5.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds194 (84.4%)36 (15.7%)
35 Years and over111 (63.8%)63 (36.2%)
Total5,878 (90.3%)631 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plattsburgh

Business (784 | 15.8%), education (656 | 13.2%), science & technology (588 | 11.8%), social sciences (456 | 9.2%), and literature & languages (455 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 4,963 individuals in Plattsburgh who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plattsburgh
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics871.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3817.7%
Physical & Health Sciences961.9%
Psychology2945.9%
Social Sciences4569.2%
Engineering1432.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies340.7%
Science & Technology58811.8%
Business78415.8%
Education65613.2%
Literature & Languages4559.2%
Liberal Arts & History1833.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2334.7%
Communications1883.8%
Arts & Humanities3857.8%
Total4,963100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plattsburgh

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plattsburgh

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plattsburgh are males with 2 vehicles (2,056, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,716, making up 51.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plattsburgh
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle232 (5.1%)338 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle1,747 (38.2%)1,303 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles2,056 (44.9%)1,716 (42.6%)
3 Vehicles509 (11.1%)574 (14.3%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)70 (1.7%)
5 or more Vehicles32 (0.7%)23 (0.6%)
Total4,576 (100.0%)4,024 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plattsburgh

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plattsburgh are 5 to 9 minutes (2,425 commuters, 28.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,161 commuters, 25.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,179 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Plattsburgh
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes93010.8%
5 to 9 Minutes2,42528.2%
10 to 14 Minutes2,16125.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,17913.7%
20 to 24 Minutes7298.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2543.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2583.0%
35 to 39 Minutes560.6%
40 to 44 Minutes700.8%
45 to 59 Minutes1892.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2643.1%
90 or more Minutes750.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Plattsburgh

The most common commute times in Plattsburgh are 5 to 9 minutes (1,238 commuters, 27.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,187 commuters, 29.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plattsburgh
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes455 (9.9%)475 (11.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,238 (27.0%)1,187 (29.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,079 (23.6%)1,082 (27.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes650 (14.2%)529 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes458 (10.0%)271 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes63 (1.4%)191 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes200 (4.4%)58 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes48 (1.1%)8 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes63 (1.4%)7 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes96 (2.1%)93 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes183 (4.0%)81 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes45 (1.0%)30 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plattsburgh

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plattsburgh are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (743, 16.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (918, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plattsburgh
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM316 (6.9%)84 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM73 (1.6%)36 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM139 (3.0%)58 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM304 (6.6%)91 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM280 (6.1%)291 (7.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM501 (10.9%)453 (11.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM743 (16.2%)918 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM285 (6.2%)314 (7.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM253 (5.5%)353 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM285 (6.2%)282 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM121 (2.6%)130 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM143 (3.1%)70 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM732 (16.0%)447 (11.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM403 (8.8%)485 (12.1%)
Total4,578 (100.0%)4,012 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Ownership in Plattsburgh

Of the total 8,761 dwellings in Plattsburgh, owner-occupied units account for 3,463 (39.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,298 (60.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plattsburgh
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,46339.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,29860.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,761100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Household Size in Plattsburgh
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,84243.9%
2-Person Household2,74631.3%
3-Person Household1,11912.8%
4+ Person Household1,05412.0%
Total Housing Units8,761100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plattsburgh
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,081 (28.1%)2,761 (71.9%)
2-Person Household1,207 (44.0%)1,539 (56.0%)
3-Person Household640 (57.2%)479 (42.8%)
4+ Person Household535 (50.8%)519 (49.2%)
Total Housing Units3,463 (39.5%)5,298 (60.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plattsburgh
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School100 (15.9%)528 (84.1%)
High School Diploma469 (27.6%)1,229 (72.4%)
College/Associate Degree861 (29.1%)2,098 (70.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,033 (58.5%)1,443 (41.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plattsburgh
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,78731.8%
35 to 44 Years1,37915.7%
45 to 54 Years1,56117.8%
55 to 64 Years1,07212.2%
65 to 74 Years1,17313.4%
75 to 84 Years4665.3%
85 Years and Over3233.7%
Total8,761100.0%

Housing Finances in Plattsburgh

Median Income by Occupancy in Plattsburgh

Median Income by Occupancy in Plattsburgh
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,463 (39.5%)$89,078
Renter-Occupied5,298 (60.5%)$37,788
Average8,761 (100.0%)$55,049

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plattsburgh

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plattsburgh
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00041 (1.2%)497 (9.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (0.2%)474 (8.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99967 (1.9%)430 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99911 (0.3%)378 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99975 (2.2%)325 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999233 (6.7%)361 (6.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999292 (8.4%)838 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999707 (20.4%)1,013 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999481 (13.9%)450 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999819 (23.6%)417 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more730 (21.1%)115 (2.2%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)5,298 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plattsburgh

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plattsburgh
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300145 (4.2%)347 (6.6%)
$300 to $499350 (10.1%)260 (4.9%)
$500 to $799656 (18.9%)1,006 (19.0%)
$800 to $999330 (9.5%)1,382 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499915 (26.4%)1,749 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999532 (15.4%)231 (4.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499187 (5.4%)194 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999197 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more151 (4.4%)16 (0.3%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)5,298 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plattsburgh

Housing Structures in Plattsburgh

Housing Structures in Plattsburgh
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,72431.1%
Single Unit, Attached6547.5%
2 Unit Apartments95710.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,44016.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,22113.9%
10 or more Apartments1,60718.3%
Mobile Home / Other1581.8%
Total8,761100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plattsburgh

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plattsburgh
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,468 (90.6%)256 (9.4%)
Single Unit, Attached512 (78.3%)142 (21.7%)
2 Unit Apartments103 (10.8%)854 (89.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments168 (11.7%)1,272 (88.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16 (1.3%)1,205 (98.7%)
10 or more Apartments71 (4.4%)1,536 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other125 (79.1%)33 (20.9%)
Total3,463 (39.5%)5,298 (60.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plattsburgh

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plattsburgh
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (0.2%)372 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms26 (0.7%)1,269 (23.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms949 (27.4%)2,749 (51.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,244 (35.9%)786 (14.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,236 (35.7%)122 (2.3%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)5,298 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plattsburgh

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plattsburgh
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas291 (8.4%)395 (7.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas91 (2.6%)28 (0.5%)
Electricity2,868 (82.8%)4,519 (85.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene155 (4.5%)247 (4.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (0.4%)53 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used43 (1.2%)56 (1.1%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)5,298 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plattsburgh

Household Vehicle Usage in Plattsburgh
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle95 (2.7%)1,453 (27.4%)
1 Vehicle1,621 (46.8%)2,310 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles1,308 (37.8%)1,272 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles439 (12.7%)263 (5.0%)
Total3,463 (100.0%)5,298 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plattsburgh

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plattsburgh

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,4821,981
Median Property Value$164,000$191,000
Median Household Income$66,324$507
Monthly Housing Costs$665$151
Real Estate Taxes$4,348$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000110 (7.4%)39 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999203 (13.7%)136 (6.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,016 (68.6%)1,377 (69.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999136 (9.2%)423 (21.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99917 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)6 (0.3%)
Total1,482 (100.0%)1,981 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00041 (2.8%)25 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999130 (8.8%)7 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999102 (6.9%)23 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999194 (13.1%)131 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999367 (24.8%)98 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999154 (10.4%)340 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999271 (18.3%)327 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more223 (15.0%)548 (27.7%)
Total1,482 (100.0%)1,981 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plattsburgh

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plattsburgh
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x775 (52.3%)102,407 (5,169.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x252 (17.0%)1,163 (58.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x143 (9.7%)412 (20.8%)
4.0x or more312 (21.0%)241 (12.2%)
Total1,482 (100.0%)1,981 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plattsburgh
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80072 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499170 (11.5%)43 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,160 (78.3%)7 (0.4%)
Total1,482 (100.0%)1,981 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plattsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plattsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years842 (95.6%)39 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,061 (99.3%)22 (0.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,661 (96.6%)163 (3.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,744 (91.8%)155 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,950 (95.7%)87 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,084 (95.7%)93 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,724 (98.1%)33 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,620 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,901 (97.0%)592 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plattsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plattsburgh
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born842 (95.6%)39 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,061 (99.3%)22 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,661 (96.6%)163 (3.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plattsburgh

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plattsburgh
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,375 (94.3%)204 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,933 (94.2%)180 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,134 (96.2%)123 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,675 (98.3%)29 (1.7%)
$100,000 and over5,290 (99.8%)9 (0.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plattsburgh

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6553 (62.8%)439 (49.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,297 (42.1%)2,036 (66.0%)
19 to 25 Years941 (19.5%)3,879 (80.4%)
25 to 34 Years738 (38.9%)1,143 (60.2%)
35 to 44 Years417 (20.5%)1,542 (75.7%)
45 to 54 Years634 (29.1%)1,516 (69.6%)
55 to 64 Years468 (26.6%)1,363 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,597 (98.6%)975 (60.2%)
75 Years and over1,206 (99.3%)813 (66.9%)
Total7,851 (40.3%)13,706 (70.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plattsburgh

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plattsburgh
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years119 (10.9%)93 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years350 (9.9%)412 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years447 (15.4%)627 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years195 (22.6%)187 (24.7%)
75 Years and over232 (63.6%)610 (71.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plattsburgh

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plattsburgh: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years6 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years142 (4.9%)89 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years98 (11.4%)20 (2.6%)
75 Years and over108 (29.6%)219 (25.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plattsburgh: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years52 (1.5%)64 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years149 (5.1%)89 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years15 (1.7%)31 (4.1%)
75 Years and over70 (19.2%)139 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plattsburgh: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years119 (10.9%)77 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years284 (8.0%)275 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years158 (5.4%)327 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (6.4%)29 (3.8%)
75 Years and over86 (23.6%)161 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plattsburgh: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.9%)46 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years160 (5.5%)364 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years98 (11.4%)123 (16.3%)
75 Years and over145 (39.7%)468 (55.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plattsburgh: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (0.4%)17 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years35 (1.2%)80 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years44 (5.1%)36 (4.8%)
75 Years and over60 (16.4%)214 (25.2%)

Technology Access in Plattsburgh

Computing Device Access in Plattsburgh

Computing Device Access in Plattsburgh
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,11481.2%
Smartphone7,35784.0%
Tablet5,12558.5%
No Computing Device5346.1%
Total8,761100.0%

Internet Access in Plattsburgh

Internet Access in Plattsburgh
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.2%
Broadband Home6,58175.1%
Cellular Data Only96111.0%
Satellite Internet4365.0%
No Internet1,01311.6%
Total8,761100.0%

Plattsburgh Summary

Plattsburgh is a city located in Clinton County, New York, United States. It is situated on the western shore of Lake Champlain, near the Canada–United States border. The population was 19,989 at the 2010 census. The population of the unincorporated areas within the Town of Plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the population for the immediate Plattsburgh region 31,859.

History

The area of Plattsburgh was originally inhabited by the Iroquois Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1785, and the town was officially established in 1797. The town was named after Zephaniah Platt, an early settler.
Plattsburgh was an important military base during the War of 1812. The Battle of Plattsburgh was fought in 1814, and the city was the site of the Plattsburgh Barracks, which served as a major military base during the 19th century.

Geography

Plattsburgh is located at 44°42′N 73°25′W (44.7, -73.4). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 7.9 square miles (20.5 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) is water.

Economy

Plattsburgh is the economic center of the North Country region of New York. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The largest employers in the city are the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, the Plattsburgh Air Force Base, and the Plattsburgh City School District.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 19,989 people, 8,093 households, and 4,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,521.3 people per square mile (973.2/km2). There were 8,845 housing units at an average density of 1,118.3 per square mile (431.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 8,093 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 17.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $31,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plattsburgh?
Total Population of Plattsburgh is 19,907.
What is the Total Male Population of Plattsburgh?
Total Male Population of Plattsburgh is 9,382.
What is the Total Female Population of Plattsburgh?
Total Female Population of Plattsburgh is 10,525.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plattsburgh?
There are 89.14 Males per 100 Females in Plattsburgh.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plattsburgh?
There are 112.18 Females per 100 Males in Plattsburgh.
What is the Median Population Age in Plattsburgh?
Median Population Age in Plattsburgh is 30.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plattsburgh
Average Family Size in Plattsburgh is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plattsburgh
Average Household Size in Plattsburgh is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plattsburgh?
Per Capita income in Plattsburgh is $31,862.
What is the Median Family Income in Plattsburgh?
Median Family Income in Plattsburgh is $74,789.
What is the Median Household income in Plattsburgh?
Median Household Income in Plattsburgh is $55,049.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plattsburgh?
Income or Wage Gap in Plattsburgh is 43.5%.
Women in Plattsburgh earn 56.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plattsburgh?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plattsburgh is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plattsburgh?
There are 9,991 People in the Labor Forcein in Plattsburgh.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plattsburgh?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Plattsburgh.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plattsburgh?
Unemployment Rate in Plattsburgh is 6.0%.