Champlain is a town located in Clinton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,791. The town is named after Lake Champlain.
The Town of Champlain is in the northeast part of the county. Within the town is a village also named Champlain.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 152.4 km˛ (58.8 mi˛). 132.6 km˛ (51.2 mi˛) of it is land and 19.7 km˛ (7.6 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 12.95% water.
Lake Champlain in on the east edge of the town, where the town has a common border with Grand Isle County, Vermont.
The Northway (Interstate Highway 87) passes through the town.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,791 people, 2,386 households, and 1,562 families residing in the town. The population density is 43.7/km˛ (113.1/mi˛). There are 2,718 housing units at an average density of 20.5/km˛ (53.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 97.74% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Geography
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Geography
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Geography
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Demographics
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History
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