Clinton County, NY

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2022 Population

79,839

0.32% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

40.9

0.491% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13%

2.56% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$67,097

7.41% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$165,200

14.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

35,932

0.308% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Clinton County, NY had a population of 79.8k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $67,097. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clinton County, NY declined from 80,095 to 79,839, a −0.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,470 to $67,097, a 7.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clinton County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.25%).

None of the households in Clinton County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Clinton County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clinton County, NY are SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1,455 degrees awarded in 2022), Clinton Community College (140 degrees), and Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES (29 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Clinton County, NY was $165,200, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in Clinton County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Clinton County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Clinton County, NY borders Essex County, NY, Franklin County, NY, Chittenden County, VT, and Grand Isle County, VT.

United States New York Plattsburgh, NY

Population & Diversity

Clinton County, NY is home to a population of 79.8k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.84% of Clinton County, NY residents were born outside of the country (3.87k people).

In 2022, there were 26.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.6k people) in Clinton County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.2% of Clinton County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clinton County, NY was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clinton County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clinton County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.6k ± 226
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.69k ± 199
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 271

2.93%

Hispanic Population

2.34k people

2.93% of the people in Clinton County, NY are hispanic (2.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clinton County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

4.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.87k people

4.38%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.51k people

As of 2022, 4.84% of Clinton County, NY residents (3.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clinton County, NY was 4.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clinton County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,671 ± 246
Gulf War (2001-)
977 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
727 ± 164

Clinton County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clinton County, NY employs 35.9k people. The largest industries in Clinton County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,218 people), Retail Trade (4,669 people), and Educational Services (4,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,906), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,438), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,073).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.9k

2022 Value

± 1,502

−0.308%

1 Year decline

± 5.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clinton County, NY declined at a rate of −0.308%, from 36k employees to 35.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clinton County, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,651 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,533 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,144 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clinton County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.9k

2022 Value

± 1,502

−0.308%

1 Year decline

± 5.97%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clinton County, NY declined at a rate of −0.308%, from 36k employees to 35.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clinton County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,218 people), Retail Trade (4,669 people), and Educational Services (4,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clinton County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Clinton County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,250

Median earning men ± $1,720

$40,569

Median earning women ± $2,193

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($76,289), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,219), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,977).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,222), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,815), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,503).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

124
Construction
104
Retail Trade
97
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$326k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$318k
Manufacturing
$146k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clinton County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (1.35%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (51.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
Republican Party
Other (1.35%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clinton County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 51.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Other (1.35%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clinton County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clinton County, NY awarded 1,629 degrees. The student population of Clinton County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,150 male students and 3,375 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clinton County, NY are White (1,113 and 72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (156 and 10.1%), Black or African American (129 and 8.38%), and Unknown (80 and 5.2%).

The largest universities in Clinton County, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1,455 and 89.3%), Clinton Community College (140 and 8.59%), and Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES (29 and 1.78%).

The most popular majors in Clinton County, NY are Registered Nursing (135 and 8.29%), General Business Administration & Management (109 and 6.69%), and Accounting (108 and 6.63%).

The median tuition cost in Clinton County, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clinton County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,525 (38.9% men and 61.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,525 students enrolled in Clinton County, NY, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,591 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
107 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
104 degrees awarded
Accounting
108 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clinton County, NY was General Psychology with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clinton County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
1,455 degrees awarded
Clinton Community College
140 degrees awarded
Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY College at Plattsburgh with 1,455 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 596 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clinton County, NY, which is 0.577 times less than the 1,033 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,113 degrees mean that there were 7.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 156 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,811) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clinton County, NY was $165,200 in 2022, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $143,800 to $165,200, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Clinton County, NY is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clinton County, NY have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clinton County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clinton County, NY is $67,097. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clinton County, NY was Census Tract 1002 with a value of $90,665, followed by Census Tract 1010 and Census Tract 1006, with respective values of $87,601 and $81,831.

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clinton County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.54%.

Housing

Property

$165,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,761

$22,542

Median Property Taxes

±$1,060

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clinton County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clinton County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2022

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 69% of the housing units in Clinton County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clinton County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1002
Census Tract 1010
Census Tract 1006

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clinton County, NY was Census Tract 1002 with a value of $90,665, followed by Census Tract 1010 and Census Tract 1006, with respective values of $87,601 and $81,831.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clinton County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,097

Median Household Income

± $2,802

32.7k

Number of Households

± 1,304

In 2022, the median household income of the 32.7k households in Clinton County, NY grew to $67,097 from the previous year's value of $62,470.

The following chart displays the households in Clinton County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clinton County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.41%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2022, 78.6% of workers in Clinton County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.41%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clinton County, NY have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Clinton County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clinton County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clinton County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clinton County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clinton County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.54%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clinton County, NY (9.59k out of 73.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clinton County, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Clinton County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Clinton County, NY has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clinton County, NY see 1330 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.49% decrease from the previous year (1364 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1592 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 310 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,330 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clinton County, NY

Primary care physicians in Clinton County, NY see an average of 1,330 patients per year. This represents a 2.49% decrease from the previous year (1,364 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clinton County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.26%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clinton County, NY grew by 1.89% from 3.2% to 3.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clinton County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.3 in Clinton County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clinton County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Clinton County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clinton County, NY.