Rouses Point

Village in Clinton County, New York

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Rouses Point is a village in Clinton County, New York, with 2,195 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alburgh, 3.0 miles E.

About Rouses Point

Rouses Point is a village in Clinton County, New York, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 2,195 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Jacques Rouse, a French Canadian soldier who fought alongside the Americans during their war for independence. The village is on the western shore of Lake Champlain at the source of the Richelieu River. Also located in the northeastern corner of the town of Champlain, it is north of the city of Plattsburgh and is on the Canada–United States border.

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Living in Rouses Point

Median household income
$46,250
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$737/mo
Median age
45.4
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Rouses Point, NY population

Rouses Point had 2,195 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,195
Density1,254 per sq mi (484 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rouses Point at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyClinton County
TypeVillage
Population2,195 (2020)
Land area1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Water area0.72 sq mi (1.87 km²)
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates44.9912° N, 73.3637° W
ZIP code12979
Census code (GEOID)3663979

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rouses Point

What county is Rouses Point in?

Rouses Point is in Clinton County, New York.

What is the population of Rouses Point, NY?

2,195 people lived in Rouses Point at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rouses Point, NY?

The ZIP code of Rouses Point is 12979.

What is the elevation of Rouses Point?

112 feet (34 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rouses Point?

Alburgh (3.0 mi), Champlain (3.4 mi), Chazy (7.6 mi), Isle La Motte (8.3 mi), Mooers (11.5 mi).

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