New York’s Clinton County is where Canadian companies land, U.S. manufacturers grow, and businesses find global access without global costs.
Clinton County, New York, is just 90 minutes from Montreal’s 4.2 million population. Our location along I-87 provides fast access to major population centers across the Northeastern United States, including New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, all of which are less than a day’s drive from Clinton County. Our local workforce is strong with a legacy of manufacturing, and established workforce training programs that are bolstered by Fort Drum soldiers transitioning out of the military and into civilian careers.
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As of 2026 the population of Clinton County, NY is 77,211. The population is expected to shrink to 76,253 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.25%.
The median age of Clinton County, NY residents is 42.
The diversity index of Clinton County, NY is 28.1, meaning that there is a 28% 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 Clinton County, NY is $93,584 and projected to be $103,081 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,760, projected to be $45,815 in 2031. 2.94% of households – 2,272 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $874,726 and the average disposable income is $70,350.
There are 38,601 housing units in Clinton County, NY; 22,329 are owner-occupied, 11,118 are rented, and 5,154 are vacant. The average home value is $280,386, with 2,814 homes built in 2010 or later, and 7,844 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,954 businesses in Clinton County, NY, employing 41,710 workers and pulling from a labor force of 35,660 age 16 and above. 2,482 workers commute into Clinton County, NY from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
32,146 residents both live and work in/around Clinton County, NY. The average travel time is 20.4 minutes. 5.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 27,289 drive alone, 3,475 carpool, and 47 take public transportation. 1,916 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,699 residents work from home.
17,871 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,368 have associates degrees, 9,374 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,778 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
