Clinton County, New York
Clinton County: county in New York, United States
About
Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 82,128 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 79,778 inhabitants. Its county seat is Plattsburgh. The county was created 238 years ago in 1787.
County Snapshot
Clinton County at a glance
Clinton County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New York counties
61
Open related pagesLargest city
PlattsburghPopulation 11,823
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Clinton County
| Population | 79,778 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| Different from | Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County, Clinton County |
| Area | 2895 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.7462,-73.6782 |
| Named for | George Clinton |
| Altitude | 1,319 feet / 402 meters |
| Capital | Plattsburgh |
| Establishment | January 01, 1788 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:34:21 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Clinton County is located at 44°44'46"N 73°40'41"W (44.7462300, -73.6781700). It has 4 neighbors: Essex County, Franklin County, Chittenden County and Grand Isle County.
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The largest city of Clinton County is Plattsburgh with a population of 11,823. Other cities include, Peru population 6,882, Champlain population 5,579, Beekmantown population 5,441 and Schuyler Falls population 5,100. See all Clinton County cities & populated places.
Clinton County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 11,823 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Peru | 6,882 | Town in New York, United States |
| Champlain | 5,579 | Town in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Beekmantown | 5,441 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Schuyler Falls | 5,100 | Town in New York state |
| Chazy | 4,114 | Town in New York, United States |
| Saranac | 3,918 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Mooers | 3,555 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Dannemora | 3,512 | Town in New York, USA |
| Altona | 2,845 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Russia | 2,487 | Town in New York |
| Rouses Point | 2,109 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ellenburg | 1,660 | Town |
| Cumberland Head | 1,627 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Morrisonville | 1,545 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Black Brook | 1,469 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
Weather
Rain showers before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tent...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clinton County
Official Website- Plattsburgh
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clinton County decreased by 2.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82,128 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,728 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 81,714 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 81,523 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 81,463 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 80,718 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 80,500 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 80,531 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 80,679 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 80,485 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 79,778 | -0.89% | estimation process |
People born in Clinton County (5)
People born in Clinton County, including speed skater Charles Jewtraw, politician Michael William Bray, mayor Henry C. Bulis, .
More notable people
- Wallace E. Pierce (American politician) he was born in 09/12/1881
- Laura Wood Catlin (American philanthropist) she was born in 25/06/1841
Other places with the same name (8)
- Clinton County, Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 79,753 people.
- Clinton County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 46,392 people.
- Clinton County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 41,921 people.
- Clinton County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 37,957 people.
- Clinton County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,398 people.
- Clinton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 32,206 people.
- Clinton County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 20,553 people.
- Clinton County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 10,110 people.
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|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,398,748 | The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. |
| Brooklyn | 2,577,000 | A borough of New York City. |
| Queens | 2,339,150 | The most populous borough of New York City. |
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