As of 2025 the population of Plattsburgh is 19,027. The population is expected to shrink to 18,776 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.27%.
The median age of Plattsburgh residents is 36.
The diversity index of Plattsburgh is 38.7, meaning that there is a 39% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Plattsburgh is $72,922 and projected to be $77,438 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,234, projected to be $37,182 in 2030. 2.15% of households – 409 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $467,036 and the average disposable income is $55,200.
There are 9,787 housing units in Plattsburgh; 3,294 are owner-occupied, 5,631 are rented, and 862 are vacant. The average home value is $233,473, with 589 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,699 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 923 businesses in Plattsburgh, employing 15,435 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,472 age 16 and above. 426 workers commute into Plattsburgh from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,851 residents both live and work in/around Plattsburgh. The average travel time is 15.1 minutes. 8.09% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.15% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,443 drive alone, 1,048 carpool, and 16 take public transportation. 1,170 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 679 residents work from home.
3,054 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,449 have associates degrees, 2,948 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,100 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-12-04
