Rouses Point, New York
Rouses Point: village in New York, United States
About
Rouses Point is a village located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,209 and a population density of 344 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,109 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rouses Point
| Population | 2,109 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Clinton County |
| Postal code | 12979 |
| Area | 6.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9939,-73.3649 |
| Altitude | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:27:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 328 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Rouses Point is located at 44°59'38"N 73°21'53"W (44.9939300, -73.3648600).
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Weather
51°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
5 to 8 mph W
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rouses Point decreased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,209 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,201 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,194 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,184 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,173 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,159 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,150 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,141 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,135 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,126 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,109 | -0.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,227 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,196 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,557 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,195 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 889 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,869 |
Rouses Point zip code is 12979.
County name: Clinton, County
fips: 36019
RSX, Rauzes Pojnt, Rouse Point, Rouse's Point, rwss bwynt, Раузес Појнт, روسس بوينت
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,869 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,025 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $403 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $671 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 16 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,915 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,362 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 152,741 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 359,095 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,881 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,992 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,587 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 415 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,020 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 167,076 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,036 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,208 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 695 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 56 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,066 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 932 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 28.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 532.33 |
Best Things to Do in Rouses Point
1Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society
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68 Pratt St, Rouses Point, NY 12979, United States View details
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2Welcome to New York sign
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People born in Rouses Point (6)
People born in Rouses Point, including geodesist John Fillmore Hayford, ice hockey player Jesse Boulerice, Canadian industrialist John Rochester, .
More notable people
- Frank Peters (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/06/1905
- John Costello (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Elizabeth Marney Conner (American dramatic reader, educator) she was born in 26/02/1856
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rouses Point, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190707 | CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology | Plattsburgh (NY) | 12901-1438 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rouses Point, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSP | Rouses Point station | Delaware and Pratt Sts. | RAIL |
| SAB | St. Albans station | 40 Federal Street | RAIL |
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rouses Point.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rouses Poin Post Office | Rouses Point (NY) | 12979 |
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , NY.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Rouses Point distances to largest New York cities