Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY

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2023 Population

168,206

0.882% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.8

0.459% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14%

1.99% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,864

3.87% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$171,600

4.89% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

70,730

0.655% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 168k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $67,864. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY declined from 169,702 to 168,206, a −0.882% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,335 to $67,864, a 3.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.01%).

5.66% of the households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, 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.

98% of the residents in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1,455 degrees awarded in 2022), North Country Community College (196 degrees), and Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (144 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was $171,600, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY borders St. Lawrence County PUMA, NY, Warren & Washington Counties PUMA, NY, Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, Fulton & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (Outer) PUMA, NY, Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT, and Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 168k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.01% of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (6.75k people).

In 2023, there were 31.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (148k people) in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (2,768 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,474 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (756 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,096

Women

48.4%

87,657

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 169,753 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
148k ± 370
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.67k ± 254
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.9k ± 432

3.07%

Hispanic Population

5.17k people

3.07% of the people in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (5.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,015 ± 1,096 people
Dominican Republic
393 ± 486 people
England
239 ± 379 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was Canada, the natal country of 2,015 Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 393 and England with 239.

Foreign-Born Population

4.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.75k people

4.31%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.32k people

As of 2023, 4.01% of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY residents (6.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was 4.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,768 households (1.72%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,474 households (0.917%)
Other Native Languages of North America
756 households (0.47%)

5.66% of the households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 1.72% of the households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,745 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,890 ± 333
Gulf War (1990s)
1,736 ± 296

Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY employs 70.7k people. The largest industries in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (6,572 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,793 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (4,202 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($183,996), Computer Systems Design ($132,744), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($126,645).

Males in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,529. The income inequality in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,370

Women

48.6%

36,422

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 70,792 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

70.7k

2022 Value

0.655%

1 Year growth

± 0.655%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.655%, from 70.3k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, are Correctional officers and jailers (2,072 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,048 people), and Registered nurses (2,006 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.7k

2022 Value

0.655%

1 Year growth

± 0.655%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.655%, from 70.3k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,572 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,793 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (4,202 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,091

Median earning men ± $1,654

$41,281

Median earning women ± $1,068

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($75,638), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,391), and Wholesale Trade ($55,944).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,450), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,088), and Construction ($50,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY awarded 1,969 degrees. The student population of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,177 male students and 4,638 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are White (1,370 and 72.9%), followed by Black or African American (167 and 8.89%), Hispanic or Latino (165 and 8.78%), and Unknown (103 and 5.48%).

The largest universities in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1,455 and 73.9%), North Country Community College (196 and 9.95%), and Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (144 and 7.31%).

The most popular majors in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (162 and 8.23%), General Business Administration & Management (124 and 6.3%), and General Psychology (111 and 5.64%).

The median tuition costs in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY are $32,012 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,815 (40.7% men and 59.3% 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 7,815 students enrolled in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,430 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

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

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was General Psychology with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY College at Plattsburgh
1,455 degrees awarded
North Country Community College
196 degrees awarded
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
144 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, 784 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.662 times less than the 1,185 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 1,370 degrees mean that there were 8.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 167 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,012) 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, 2-year ($1,400) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.827% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.728% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.9k), Some college (26.5k), and Secondary Education (21.1k).

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, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was $171,600 in 2023, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,600 to $171,600, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY is $67,864. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

Housing

Property

$171,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,971

$50,864

Median Property Taxes

±$1,493

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, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72% of the housing units in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, 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.

$67,864

Median Household Income

± $1,618

70.7k

Number of Households

± 1,736

In 2023, the median household income of the 70.7k households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY grew to $67,864 from the previous year's value of $65,335.

The following chart displays the households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, 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

0.423

2022 Wage GINI in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY

0.423

2021 Wage GINI in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0464% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (9.78%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2023, 75.9% of workers in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.78%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, 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, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY (21.9k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

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

95.7% of the population of Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% 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

4.35%

Uninsured

44%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY grew by 2.19% from 4.25% to 4.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.