Plattsburgh, NY Demographics

A map of Plattsburgh's Population by Race

Plattsburgh, New York has an estimated population of 19,830, a less than 1% change from the 19,841 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 3.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plattsburgh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plattsburgh has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plattsburgh, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 30.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plattsburgh is ranked the 89th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Plattsburgh was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plattsburgh's White Population

16,462 residents of Plattsburgh, or 83.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plattsburgh is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Plattsburgh ranks 800th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has increased from 80.8% to 83.0%.

Plattsburgh is less White than neighboring Parc (85.7% White), Plattsburgh West (97.6% White), Cumberland Head (95.4% White), Morrisonville (95.6% White), and West Chazy (95.7% White).

Plattsburgh's Black Population

634 residents of Plattsburgh, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plattsburgh is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Plattsburgh ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Black residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.2%.

Plattsburgh is more Black than neighboring Parc (0% Black), Plattsburgh West (0.2% Black), Cumberland Head (0.7% Black), and Morrisonville (0.2% Black). Plattsburgh is less Black than neighboring West Chazy (3.6% Black).

Plattsburgh's Asian Population

639 residents of Plattsburgh, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plattsburgh is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Plattsburgh ranks 398th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Asian residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Plattsburgh is more Asian than neighboring Parc (0% Asian), Plattsburgh West (0.2% Asian), Cumberland Head (0.1% Asian), Morrisonville (0% Asian), and West Chazy (0% Asian).

Plattsburgh's Hispanic Population

997 residents of Plattsburgh, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plattsburgh is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Plattsburgh ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.0%.

Plattsburgh is more Hispanic than neighboring Parc (0% Hispanic), Plattsburgh West (0.2% Hispanic), Cumberland Head (1% Hispanic), Morrisonville (0.2% Hispanic), and West Chazy (0% Hispanic).

Plattsburgh's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Plattsburgh, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plattsburgh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Plattsburgh ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Plattsburgh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsburgh West (0% Native American/Other), Morrisonville (0% Native American/Other), and West Chazy (0% Native American/Other). Plattsburgh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parc (10.2% Native American/Other), and Cumberland Head (1.2% Native American/Other).

Plattsburgh's Multiracial Population

904 residents of Plattsburgh, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plattsburgh is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Plattsburgh ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Plattsburgh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Plattsburgh is more Multiracial than neighboring Parc (4.1% Multiracial), Plattsburgh West (1.8% Multiracial), Cumberland Head (1.8% Multiracial), Morrisonville (4.1% Multiracial), and West Chazy (0.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.