Plattsburgh West, NY Demographics

A map of Plattsburgh West's Population by Race

Plattsburgh West, New York has an estimated population of 1,328, a decrease from the 1,382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.6% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plattsburgh West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plattsburgh West has become considerably 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 West, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 4.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plattsburgh West is ranked the 765th 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 West was ranked the 751st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plattsburgh West's White Population

1,296 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 97.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plattsburgh West is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Plattsburgh West ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has increased from 87.7% to 97.6%.

Plattsburgh West is more White than neighboring Plattsburgh (83% White), Morrisonville (95.6% White), Parc (85.7% White), Peru (85.4% White), and Cumberland Head (95.4% White).

Plattsburgh West's Black Population

3 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plattsburgh West is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Plattsburgh West ranks 508th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's Black population has declined by an estimated 89.3%. Black residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

Plattsburgh West is more Black than neighboring Parc (0% Black). Plattsburgh West is less Black than neighboring Plattsburgh (3.2% Black), Peru (7.3% Black), and Cumberland Head (0.7% Black).

Plattsburgh West's Asian Population

2 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plattsburgh West is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Plattsburgh West ranks 807th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Asian residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Plattsburgh West is more Asian than neighboring Morrisonville (0% Asian), Parc (0% Asian), Peru (0% Asian), and Cumberland Head (0.1% Asian). Plattsburgh West is less Asian than neighboring Plattsburgh (3.2% Asian).

Plattsburgh West's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plattsburgh West is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Plattsburgh West ranks 935th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.2%.

Plattsburgh West is more Hispanic than neighboring Parc (0% Hispanic). Plattsburgh West is less Hispanic than neighboring Plattsburgh (5% Hispanic), Peru (5.5% Hispanic), and Cumberland Head (1% Hispanic).

Plattsburgh West's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plattsburgh West is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Plattsburgh West ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Plattsburgh West is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsburgh (1% Native American/Other), Parc (10.2% Native American/Other), and Cumberland Head (1.2% Native American/Other).

Plattsburgh West's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Plattsburgh West, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plattsburgh West is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Plattsburgh West ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plattsburgh West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Plattsburgh West's population has decreased from 6.2% to 1.8%.

Plattsburgh West is less Multiracial than neighboring Plattsburgh (4.6% Multiracial), Morrisonville (4.1% Multiracial), and Parc (4.1% 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.