Saranac, New York
Saranac: Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America
About
Saranac is a city located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,007 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,918 inhabitants.
The city was created 223 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Saranac
| Population : | 3,918 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 12981 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 115.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,257 feet / 383 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 (223 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:18:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saranac is located at 44°39'5"N 73°44'37"W (44.6514300, -73.7434800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saranac decreased by 2.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,007 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,021 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,011 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,998 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,987 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,959 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,946 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,943 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,932 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,930 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,918 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Schools in Saranac
College & universities near Saranac, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417868 | Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES | Plattsburgh (NY) | 12901-0455 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saranac, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| LPD | Lake Placid, New York | 1 Mirror Lake Drive | BUS |
| RSP | Rouses Point station | Delaware and Pratt Sts. | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Saranac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sarana Post Office | Saranac (NY) | 12981 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Saranac , Michigan city in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 1,325 people.
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 |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Saranac distances to largest New York cities
