Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plattsburgh, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,830

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83%16,462

Hispanic/Latino

5%997

Two or More

4.6%904

Asian

3.2%639

Black

3.2%634

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%117

Other

0.3%65

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%618

High School Diploma

16.1%1,906

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%954

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%1,310

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,336

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%2,787

Master's Degree

10.9%1,293

Professional Degree

2.7%324

Doctorate

3.3%386

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

40.4%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,900

Median Renti

$1,030

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.9%3,507

Renter-Occupied

62.1%5,743

Total Units

9,960

Homeownership

37.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%203

$50K–$100K

5%177

$100K–$150K

15.7%551

$150K–$200K

25.3%887

$200K–$300K

30.7%1,077

$300K–$500K

16.8%589

$500K–$1M

0.4%15

$1M+

0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

540

$500–$750

482

$750–$1,000

1,631

$1,000–$1,250

1,306

$1,250–$1,500

899

$1,500–$2,000

529

$2,000+

236

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%15

2010–2019

6.6%656

2000–2009

7.4%737

1990–1999

5.1%506

1980–1989

11.4%1,137

1970–1979

12.1%1,208

1960–1969

8.9%891

1950–1959

17.2%1,710

1940–1949

4.8%482

1939 or earlier

26.3%2,618

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.8%7,935

Utility Gas

7.8%719

Fuel Oil

4.1%376

No Fuel

1.1%106

Other

0.7%67

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%36

Wood

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,630

Mean Household Incomei

$76,326

Per Capita Incomei

$35,584

Poverty Ratei

19.7%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

10,766

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%943

$10K–$15K

4.2%384

$15K–$20K

6.5%598

$20K–$25K

4%374

$25K–$30K

2.5%230

$30K–$35K

3.9%361

$35K–$40K

3.3%303

$40K–$45K

4.9%457

$45K–$50K

4.3%394

$50K–$60K

9%836

$60K–$75K

10.7%987

$75K–$100K

11.6%1,069

$100K–$125K

9.1%842

$125K–$150K

4.6%430

$150K–$200K

5.7%527

$200K+

5.6%515

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,052

Residentsi

1,666

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing601 homes97% occupied$462/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8123 homes94% occupied$378/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,630/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

22.5%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

66.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.7% of subsidized households are minority

41.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,3726.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

196

India

106

Korea

106

United Kingdom

106

Poland

Philippines

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,815

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,115

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,158(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured