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Champlain, NY
Village in Clinton County, New York.
Population
1,270
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
871
ZIP codes
0
Champlain and its ZIP codes
Champlain at a glance
- Champlain is about 2.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,000, 24% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,700 (71% below New York) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Champlain, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Champlain, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (264), Irish Americans (158), Italian Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Champlain.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,777
31,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Champlain, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Champlain, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
995
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
149
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Champlain, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Champlain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rouses PointVillage | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| ChazyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Alburgh, VTVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MooersCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| West ChazyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| AltonaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Swanton, VTVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Highgate Springs, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Cumberland HeadCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| Highgate Center, VTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| PlattsburghCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| MorrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| St. Albans, VTCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| Plattsburgh WestCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| ParcCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| CadyvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Champlain, NY in?
- Champlain is in Clinton County, New York.
- What is the population of Champlain, NY?
- About 1,270 people live in Champlain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Champlain?
- Nearby places include Rouses Point (3.6 mi), Chazy (6.5 mi), Alburgh, VT (6.7 mi), Mooers (7.4 mi), West Chazy (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023