Clinton County, New York

Clinton County
Clinton County Courthouse
Flag of Clinton County
Official seal of Clinton County
Map of New York highlighting Clinton County
Location within the U.S. state of New York
Map of the United States highlighting New York
New York's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°44′N 73°41′W / 44.74°N 73.68°W / 44.74; -73.68
Country United States
State New York
Founded1788
Named forGeorge Clinton
SeatPlattsburgh
Largest cityPlattsburgh
Area
 • Total
1,117.53 sq mi (2,894.4 km2)
 • Land1,037.85 sq mi (2,688.0 km2)
 • Water80 sq mi (200 km2)  7.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
79,843 Decrease
 • Density71/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district21st
Websitewww.clintoncountygov.com

Clinton County is the northeastern most county in the northeastern corner of the state of New York, in the United States and bordered by the Canadian province of Quebec. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 79,843.[1] Its county seat is the city of Plattsburgh.[2] The county lies just south of the border with the Canadian province of Quebec and to the west of the State of Vermont. The county is named for George Clinton, the first Governor of New York, who later was elected as Vice President. He had been a Founding Father who represented New York in the Continental Congress. Clinton County comprises the Plattsburgh, New York Micropolitan statistical area. The county is part of the North Country region of the state.

  1. ^ "U.S.Census Bureau QuickFacts: Clinton County, New York". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.