Clinton County benefits from a diverse population for a relatively rural area. The County extends across 1,039 square miles, with a density of approximately 77 persons per square mile. It is anchored by the City of Plattsburgh in the central-eastern portion of the County, along the shores of Lake Champlain. The small City of Plattsburgh quickly filters out to suburbs and farmlands across the remainder of the region, with a sprinkling of charming villages and hamlets. The County's colleges, and especially the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, bring an infusion of culture and youth to the area. The following summarizes some key population and other key demographic features. All information based on 2000 U.S Census, unless otherwise noted.

2005 Population > Clinton County - 82,047 > City of Plattsburgh - 18,816 > Town of Plattsburgh - 11,190 Median Household Income > Clinton County (2003) - $38,772 Homeownership Rate > Clinton County - 69% Mean Travel Time to Work > Clinton County - 10 minutes For further information see: www.census.gov		Race: Clinton County - 2004 > White persons - 94.5% > Black persons - 3.8% > American Indian    & Alaska Native persons - 0.4% > Asian persons - 0.8% > Native Hawaiian    & Other Pacific Islander - 0.0% > Persons reporting    two or more races - 0.6% > Persons of Hispanic    or Latino origin - 2.7% Sex Ratio: Clinton County > Female - 49% > Male - 51% Education Attainment Rates: Clinton County High School Graduates - 76% Bachelors Degree or Higher - 18%