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Fonda

New York · 688 residents (2025 est.) · 0.539 sq mi
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Fonda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,300. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 214 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,100. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
−26%since 2000
from 810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,106 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:688 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4445987529051K1990201020202024Fonda
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,351
+150%since 2000
from $15,330 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+28%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+39%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(774)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(546)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(29)
Diversity Score19.7%(118)
Diversity Score
20
+158%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fonda, New York?

Fonda, New York has about 596 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fonda, New York?

The typical household in Fonda, New York earns about $49,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fonda, New York expensive?

In Fonda, New York, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Fonda, New York?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fonda, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fonda, New York?

About 11.6% of people in Fonda, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fonda, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fonda, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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