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Plattsburgh (town), New York

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of 2000, there were 11,190 people, 4,367 households, and 3,091 families residing in the town. The population density was 244.9 inhabitants per square mile (94.6/km). There were 4,875 housing units at an average density of 106.7 per square mile (41.2/km). The racial makeup of the town was 96.68%
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living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.94.
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In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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The median income for a household in the town was $ 41,713, and the median income for a family was $ 50,277. Males had a median income of $ 36,542 versus $ 25,565 for females. The
480:, the town has a total area of 68.2 square miles (176.7 km), of which 45.9 square miles (118.9 km) is land and 22.3 square miles (57.7 km), or 32.68%, is water. 53: 123: 1273: 1457: 1625: 997:– A bay of Lake Champlain formed by Cumberland Head on its east side. The city of Plattsburgh is sited on the west shore of the bay. 1630: 1429: 366: 1346: 1316: 1191: 406: 39: 1552: 1266: 1620: 1251: 376: 1635: 91: 1384: 1259: 1070: 430: 317: 907: 891: 211: 925:
There were 4,367 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were
1442: 1437: 899: 1305: 1064: 988: 418: 177: 1217: 911: 895: 477: 457:(1848). The village of Plattsburgh was incorporated within the town in 1815, then made a city in 1902. 1557: 1521: 1389: 1149: 1074: 1562: 1485: 1133: 1000: 860: 845: 830: 815: 800: 785: 770: 755: 740: 725: 710: 695: 680: 665: 650: 635: 620: 605: 590: 575: 560: 1470: 1419: 1283: 523: 519: 515: 503: 499: 454: 422: 410: 354: 182: 155: 74: 1590: 1506: 1496: 1138: 1058: 507: 1169: 1501: 1465: 1447: 1067:– The city of Plattsburgh is situated in what was once the east-central part of the town. 915: 511: 941:
for the town was $ 19,385. About 8.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the
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This article is about the suburban Town of Plattsburgh. For the city which it surrounds, see
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The town was established in 1785, but parts were later removed to form other county towns:
327: 8: 1475: 1394: 1374: 991:– A small island and undeveloped state park in Lake Champlain, east of Cliff Haven. 903: 887: 1567: 1359: 973:– A neighborhood on the shore of Lake Champlain south of the city of Plattsburgh. 413:, United States. The population was 11,886 at the 2020 census. The town is named after 1526: 1414: 958: 938: 450: 1399: 1354: 426: 170: 78: 1379: 1120: 1014: 1008: 414: 205: 1101:– A hamlet by the town line in the southeastern part of the town on NY-22. 1511: 1404: 1144: 1104: 484: 442: 59: 1095:– A hamlet near Lake Champlain in the southeastern section of the town. 1614: 492: 359: 138: 125: 417:, an early land owner, and it surrounds the separate and more populous city 1073:– The current airport of the area, located on the site of the former 945:, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over. 942: 220: 197: 1581:‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties 1298: 1061:– A hamlet at the south town line on NY-22B and the Saranac River. 967:– A hamlet on Cumberland Head in the northeastern part of the town. 465: 1004: 165: 1083:– A hamlet southwest of the city and north of South Plattsburgh. 1049:– A hamlet on the northern town line, north of West Plattsburgh. 1031:– A hamlet at the west town line on NY-3 and the Saranac River. 1018: 308: 961:
in the southwestern part of the town, on NY-3 and the Saranac River.
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on the Lake Champlain shoreline, known for its unique style of
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The town is in the eastern part of the county, in the 1127: 1107:– The northern end of the island is in the town. 979:– A closed airport west of the city by NY-22B. 495:flows eastward through the town to Lake Champlain. 1612: 464:was fought in 1814 on Lake Champlain during the 433:, is located in the southern part of the town. 1162: 1267: 526:intersects NY-22B and NY-374 in Plattsburgh. 1247:Historic and cultural information and photos 1338:Map of New York highlighting Clinton County 1184: 510:are north-south highways through the town. 1274: 1260: 922:of any race were 1.04% of the population. 1007:in the northeastern part of the town, on 1192:"United States Census Bureau QuickFacts" 1613: 553: 1255: 949:Communities and locations in the town 111:Location within the state of New York 1626:Populated places established in 1785 1128:Census-designated places in the town 1089:– A hamlet on Cumberland Head. 266:45.9 sq mi (118.9 km) 258:68.2 sq mi (176.7 km) 1077:, south of the city of Plattsburgh. 914:, and .88% from two or more races. 274:22.3 sq mi (57.7 km) 98: 13: 1333: 1282:Municipalities and communities of 1206: 1170:"Census of Population and Housing" 1037:– A park on Cumberland Head. 543: 14: 1647: 1631:Towns in Clinton County, New York 1235: 1071:Plattsburgh International Airport 431:Plattsburgh International Airport 97: 90: 67: 52: 529: 25:Town in New York, United States 1119:– A small lake north of 1: 1194:. 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Plattsburgh, New York
Town
Cumberland Head on Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain
Location in Clinton County and the U.S. state of New York
Clinton County
U.S. state of New York
Plattsburgh is located in New York
44°41′17″N 73°29′44″W / 44.68806°N 73.49556°W / 44.68806; -73.49556
Country
State
New York
County
Clinton
Town Council
Town Supervisor
D
Town Council
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP codes
Area code
518
FIPS code
GNIS
townofplattsburgh.com
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