Census ACS · #458 μSA
Plattsburgh Metro Area
The Plattsburgh, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has 78,961 residents. The median household income is $69,208 and the median home value is $175,100.
78,961
Population
76
People / sq mi
$69,208
Median Income
$175,100
Median Home Value
The Plattsburgh CBSA covers 1,038 sq mi of land at 76.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$69,208
Median Household Income
$37,388
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$175,100
Median Home Value
$956
Median Rent
68.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.2%
High School+
26.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.2%
Work From Home
20.1 min
Avg Commute
17.9%
Foreign Born
Plattsburgh spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Plattsburgh, Ny Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 78,961 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #458 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Plattsburgh metro area is $69,208, with a per capita income of $37,388.
The Plattsburgh, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Plattsburgh, Ny CBSA (38460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.