Plattsburgh, NY Demographics

A map of Plattsburgh's Population by Race

Plattsburgh, New York had a population of 19,841 in 2020. It was 80.8% White, 5.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Plattsburgh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is the 89th most populous. 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's White Population

16,028 residents of Plattsburgh identify as White, or 80.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Plattsburgh considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #798 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more White than neighboring Parc (78.7% White). Plattsburgh is less White than neighboring Plattsburgh West (87.7% White), Cumberland Head (92% White), Morrisonville (93.4% White), and West Chazy (93.5% White).

Plattsburgh's Black Population

996 residents of Plattsburgh identify as Black, or 5.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Plattsburgh slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #255 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more Black than neighboring Parc (4.1% Black), Plattsburgh West (2% Black), Cumberland Head (0.7% Black), Morrisonville (0.6% Black), and West Chazy (0.7% Black).

Plattsburgh's Asian Population

547 residents of Plattsburgh identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Plattsburgh slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #385 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more Asian than neighboring Parc (1.5% Asian), Plattsburgh West (0.9% Asian), Cumberland Head (1.1% Asian), Morrisonville (0.8% Asian), and West Chazy (0.7% Asian).

Plattsburgh's Hispanic Population

1,107 residents of Plattsburgh identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Plattsburgh less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #584 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more Hispanic than neighboring Plattsburgh West (2.5% Hispanic), Cumberland Head (1.8% Hispanic), Morrisonville (2.1% Hispanic), and West Chazy (0.4% Hispanic). Plattsburgh is less Hispanic than neighboring Parc (7.1% Hispanic).

Plattsburgh's Native American/Other Population

202 residents of Plattsburgh identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Plattsburgh roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plattsburgh West (0.7% Native American/Other), Cumberland Head (0.5% Native American/Other), Morrisonville (0.2% Native American/Other), and West Chazy (0.2% Native American/Other). Plattsburgh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parc (1.5% Native American/Other).

Plattsburgh's Multiracial Population

961 residents of Plattsburgh identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Plattsburgh roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Plattsburgh is ranked #253 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Plattsburgh is more Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland Head (3.9% Multiracial), Morrisonville (2.9% Multiracial), and West Chazy (4.5% Multiracial). Plattsburgh is less Multiracial than neighboring Parc (7.1% Multiracial), and Plattsburgh West (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.