Plattsburgh West CDP, New York
CityPopulation: 1,306 (2023 estimate)
Census Bureau data for Plattsburgh West CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Plattsburgh West CDP
- What is the median household income in Plattsburgh West CDP?
- The median household income in Plattsburgh West CDP is $60,703 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Plattsburgh West CDP?
- The poverty rate in Plattsburgh West CDP is 21.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Plattsburgh West CDP?
- $55,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Plattsburgh West CDP?
- The median gross rent in Plattsburgh West CDP is $903 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Plattsburgh West CDP residents have a college degree?
- 8.3% of adults in Plattsburgh West CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,306
Median Income
$60,703
Median Home Value
$55,000
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.1%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,392 (+62.7%)
Home Value:
$-19,600 (-26.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.4 pp (+12.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.5 pp (-15.3%)
Unemployment:
+10.2 pp (+261.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,306
Median Age
45.0
Female
59.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 98.0%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$60,703
±$24,215
-$23,875 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$75,965
Median Family Income
$67,083
Poverty Rate
21.2%
+11.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
40.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
20.5%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
10.2%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
19.8%
$100–150k
8.8%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
627
Owner-Occupied
63.7%
Renter-Occupied
36.3%
Vacancy Rate
1.9%
Median Home Value
$55,000
-$348,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$903
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
47.7%
$50–100k
18.9%
$100–200k
8.2%
$200–300k
13.8%
$300–500k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3+
19.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
20.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
Mobile home
73.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
10.7%
2000–2009
14.5%
2010+
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.3%
-31.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.3%
Some College / Associate
17.8%
Less Than High School
6.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.1%
+7.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.9%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
10.8%
Private For-Profit
87.3%
Industry
Retail
18.1%
Edu/Health
14.9%
Transportation
13.2%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Construction
8.4%
Public Admin
7.4%
Wholesale
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
3.9%
Prof. Services
3.4%
Agriculture
2.8%
Finance
0.9%
Occupation
Production
37.4%
Sales
31.8%
Food Prep
11.5%
Management
11.2%
Construction
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
13.5 min
Drove Alone
81.6%
Carpool
13.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
615
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.4%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
12.4%
25–34
7.5%
35–44
8.9%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
9.9%
75–84
14.5%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 19.8%
Working age (18–64): 80.2%
65 and over: 22.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
80.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
80.0%
Asia
20.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
95.8%
Has a Computer
98.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023