Demographics & People — Plattsburgh, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,878 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,700 |
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| Median Age | 31.9 |
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| Total Households | 8,973 |
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| Family Households | 3,665 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.9 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,945 |
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| Black or African American | 785 |
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| Asian | 595 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 974 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,899 |
| Irish | 3,442 |
| Other groups | 3,036 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,475 |
| Italian | 1,905 |
| English | 1,762 |
| German | 1,696 |
| French Canadian | 1,135 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 778 |
| American | 777 |
Language
| English Only | 17,327 |
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| Spanish | 546 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,155 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 977 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,903 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Plattsburgh, New York.
