Clinton County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Clinton County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clinton County, New York has a population of 78,493, the 34th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $71,224 and the median home value is $180,600. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Clinton County Quick Facts

Population 78,493

Median Household Income $71,224

Median Home Value $180,600

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 41.9 years

Homeownership Rate 69.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 18

Population 78,493 34th of 62

Median Income $71,224 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.7%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Clinton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	78,961	78,493	-0.6%
Median household income	$69,208	$71,224	+2.9%
Median home value	$175,100	$180,600	+3.1%

Median Household Income

Clinton

$71,224

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clinton

$180,600

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 34.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

57.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,003/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.1%

18-34

24.0%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

26.0%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clinton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Plattsburgh	19,830	$57,630	22.7%	$195,900
Dannemora	2,684	$62,411	13.8%	$134,400
Keeseville	2,570	$62,063	17.9%	$120,900
Rouses Point	2,414	$46,250	11.9%	$197,400
Peru	1,965	$66,812	13.0%	$216,600
Morrisonville	1,950	$90,430	4.6%	$205,200
Cumberland Head	1,535	$108,182	1.4%	$205,200
Plattsburgh West	1,328	$49,904	20.0%	$60,200
Champlain	1,270	$65,000	12.5%	$122,700
West Chazy	867	$105,898	0.0%	$93,800
Altona	544	$39,000	50.8%	$187,500
Cadyville	479	$84,012	0.0%	$198,400
Au Sable Forks	369	$52,656	13.8%	$130,800
Mooers	350	$108,162	19.7%	$171,700
Redford	340	$98,958	7.3%	$70,500
Lyon Mountain	312	$47,143	14.1%	$45,800
Chazy	240	$83,929	19.6%	$214,600
Parc	98	$16,250	45.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Clinton County is located in New York with a total population of 78,493. It is the 34th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clinton County is 41.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clinton County is $71,224. This is 17% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $180,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Clinton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clinton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.2% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clinton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clinton County, New York?

Clinton County has a population of 78,493, making it the 34th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Clinton County?

The median household income in Clinton County is $71,224 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.

How many cities are in Clinton County, New York?

Clinton County contains 18 Census-designated places.