The Town FilesClinton County, New York
78,493 people. The median home is worth $180,600 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $71,224.
Towns in Clinton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 19,841 | $195,900 | $57,630 | 31.9 |
| Plattsburgh | 11,886 | $179,900 | $71,546 | 45.2 |
| Peru | 6,772 | $203,200 | $101,771 | 40.7 |
| Champlain | 5,745 | $173,400 | $59,866 | 44.4 |
| Beekmantown | 5,508 | $176,700 | $87,162 | 39.9 |
| Schuyler Falls | 4,843 | $201,600 | $103,977 | 53.7 |
| Chazy | 4,096 | $187,400 | $95,648 | 43.9 |
| Dannemora | 4,037 | $134,600 | $77,829 | 39.0 |
| Saranac | 3,852 | $173,200 | $82,500 | 39.3 |
| Mooers | 3,467 | $176,400 | $61,361 | 47.7 |
| Dannemora | 3,287 | $134,400 | $62,411 | 37.2 |
| Au Sable | 3,183 | $133,000 | $95,069 | 45.4 |
| Keeseville | 2,931 | $120,900 | $62,063 | 38.9 |
| Altona | 2,666 | $151,400 | $51,367 | 40.0 |
People and housing
| Clinton County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,003 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $71,224 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
32,264 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,550 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 995 storm events in Clinton County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clinton County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).