Plattsburgh, NY is a city located in upstate New York along the western shores of Lake Champlain. It has a population of 19,969 and a population density of 3,814 people per square mile. Plattsburgh is known for its rich history and natural beauty with breathtaking views of the Adirondack Mountains and access to many year-round outdoor activities. Snow sports like skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating are popular during the winter months while swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and hiking are enjoyed during warmer weather. There are also plenty of local businesses such as the Strand Center for Arts & Culture which hosts a variety of performances throughout the year ranging from music concerts to theatre productions. The North Country Community College provides educational opportunities while there are a variety of other local organizations such as The Development Corporation. Sports fans can enjoy watching semi-professional sports teams play at the Crete Memorial Civic Center or follow the Plattsburgh North Stars who compete in amateur hockey games from December through March.
The population in Plattsburgh is 19,969. There are 3,963 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Plattsburgh is 29.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Plattsburgh is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Plattsburgh
- 32.2% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Plattsburgh
- 85.4% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 3.1% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander