County · New York
Clinton County, New York
Clinton County, New York. Clinton County had 78,138 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 32 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 14 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 36019.
Clinton County is the county of the Plattsburgh, NY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
78,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 79,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 78,493
Median household income
$71,224
±$2,611 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$180,600
±$6,729 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,003
±$37 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Clinton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 79,843 residents in Clinton County. The Census Bureau estimates 78,138 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 78,493 over 1,038 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clinton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 78,493 | 19,852,366 | −2,090 |
| Households | 33,556±442 | 7,722,646 | +2,255 |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 37,658±101 | 8,585,241 | +1,082 |
Clinton County's population since 2000
From 79,894 in 2000 to 78,138 in 2025: down 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clinton County?
Clinton County holds 32 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Plattsburgh with 19,744 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Plattsburgh | 19,841 | $57,630 |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh (town) | 11,886 | $71,546 |
| Peru (town) | 6,772 | $101,771 |
| Champlain (town) | 5,745 | $59,866 |
| Beekmantown (town) | 5,508 | $87,162 |
| Schuyler Falls (town) | 4,843 | $103,977 |
| Chazy (town) | 4,096 | $95,648 |
| Dannemora (town) | 4,037 | $77,829 |
| Saranac (town) | 3,852 | $82,500 |
| Mooers (town) | 3,467 | $61,361 |
| Dannemora | 3,287 | $62,411 |
| Au Sable (town) | 3,183 | $95,069 |
| Altona (town) | 2,666 | $51,367 |
| Rouses Point | 2,195 | $46,250 |
| Morrisonville | 1,893 | $90,430 |
| Peru | 1,843 | $66,812 |
| Ellenburg (town) | 1,842 | $73,125 |
| Cumberland Head | 1,735 | $108,182 |
| Keeseville | 2,931 | $62,063 |
| Black Brook (town) | 1,453 | $67,852 |
| Plattsburgh West | 1,382 | $49,904 |
| Champlain | 1,170 | $65,000 |
| AltonaGEOID 3601572 | 662 | $39,000 |
| Clinton (town), Clinton County | 652 | $50,556 |
| West ChazyGEOID 3679543 | 558 | $105,898 |
| ChazyGEOID 3614102 | 548 | $83,929 |
| Au Sable ForksGEOID 3603254 | 509 | $52,656 |
| CadyvilleGEOID 3611616 | 479 | $84,012 |
| MooersGEOID 3648241 | 451 | $108,162 |
| Lyon MountainGEOID 3643951 | 421 | $47,143 |
| RedfordGEOID 3660884 | 387 | $98,958 |
| ParcGEOID 3656291 | 197 | $16,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clinton County?
The median resident of Clinton County is 41.9 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.5%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clinton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.6 | 39.8 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 19.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2%±0.6 pts | 52.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±0.8 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1%±1.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6%±1.4 pts | 40.2% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±1.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clinton County earn?
Half of Clinton County's 33,556 households earn less than $71,224 a year (±$2,611), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $69,368 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clinton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,224±$2,611 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,254±$4,126 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,591±$1,647 | $50,712 | +$4,426 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±1.2 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3%±3.0 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±1.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clinton County?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Clinton County's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,600 by its owner (±$6,729). The median renter pays $1,003 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clinton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,600±$6,729 | $423,800 | +$15,564 |
| Median gross rent | $1,003±$37 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9%±4.2 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,573±$44 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±1.6 pts | 54.3% | +2.9 pts |
| Housing units | 37,658±101 | 8,585,241 | +1,082 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±1.8 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.3%±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.8%±1.6 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clinton County building?
Builders took permits for 189 new housing units across Clinton County in 2025 (113 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clinton County get to work?
76.5% of Clinton County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Clinton County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5%±2.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±1.2 pts | 14.9% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±0.9 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Clinton County's census tracts?
Clinton County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,526 (Tract 1031) to $109,896 (Tract 1019.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clinton County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 62 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 62 |
| Median home value | 37th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 62 |
| Median age | 34th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clinton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.