Plattsburgh West, New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Plattsburgh West, New York
Census-designated place
Location in Clinton County and the state of New York.
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Clinton
Town	Plattsburgh
Area
• Total	1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
• Land	1.90 sq mi (4.91 km2)
• Water	0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation	323 ft (98 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,382
• Density	729.29/sq mi (281.60/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	36-58601

Plattsburgh West is a special area in Clinton County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger town of Plattsburgh. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population statistics, but it is not a separate city or town.

In 2020, about 1,382 people lived in Plattsburgh West. This area is located to the west of the city of Plattsburgh.

Where is Plattsburgh West?

Plattsburgh West is located at coordinates 44°40′50″N 73°30′9″W / 44.68056°N 73.50250°W / 44.68056; -73.50250. It has clear borders that help define its area.

• To the north, it is bordered by New York State Route 3.
• To the east, you will find Interstate 87, also known as the Adirondack Northway.
• The Saranac River forms its southern border.
• To the west, it is bordered by the former Clinton County Airport.

Part of the southern border along the Saranac River also marks the line between the town of Plattsburgh and the town of Schuyler Falls.

Getting Around Plattsburgh West

You can reach Plattsburgh West by taking Exit 37 from Interstate 87. This major highway connects to other important places. If you go north on Interstate 87, you can travel about 63 miles (101 km) to Montreal in Canada. If you head south, you can reach Albany, which is about 158 miles (254 km) away.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau says that Plattsburgh West covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.89 square miles (4.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Plattsburgh West?

In 2000, there were 1,289 people living in Plattsburgh West. These people lived in 499 households, and 349 of these were families. The population density was about 734 people per square mile (284 people per square kilometer).

Most people living in Plattsburgh West were White (95.81%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.09% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 499 households in 2000:

• About 34.5% had children under 18 living with them.
• About 45.3% were married couples.
• About 16.0% were led by a female householder without a husband present.
• About 21.2% of all households were individuals living alone.

The average household had about 2.58 people, and the average family had about 2.90 people.

Age of Residents

The people in Plattsburgh West had a median age of 34 years in 2000. This means half the population was younger than 34 and half was older.

• About 27.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
• About 9.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 30.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 8.9% were 65 years or older.

Education and Business in Plattsburgh West

Schools and Colleges

Students in Plattsburgh West attend schools in the Beekmantown Central School District. For those looking for higher education, there are colleges nearby. The State University of New York at Plattsburgh is located in the City of Plattsburgh. Also, Clinton Community College is in the Town of Plattsburgh.

Local Businesses

Plattsburgh West is next to the former Clinton County Airport, which is now closed. A regional airline called CommutAir used to have its main office in Plattsburgh West, right at the airport site. However, they later moved their headquarters to South Burlington, Vermont.

See also

• In Spanish: Plattsburgh West para niños