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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fonda

New York · 810 residents · 0.539 sq mi
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Fonda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,021. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 198 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
810
−20%since 1990
from 1,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.1
+14%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4445987529051K1990201020202024Fonda
2024596
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(49)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.5%(69)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(53)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(63)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.6%(37)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.4%(125)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.7%(103)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.1%(106)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.3%(51)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.4%(68)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.8%(63)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.8%(23)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,021
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,330
+37%since 1990
from $11,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
45.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(945)
Black3.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0.7%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(774)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.5%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
Irish22.3%(133)
German18%(107)
Italian15.4%(92)
Polish5.2%(31)
English4.9%(29)
French3.2%(19)
American2.7%(16)
Dutch2.7%(16)
Belgian0.8%(5)
Lithuanian0.8%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.3%(2)
Norwegian0.3%(2)
Romanian0.3%(2)
British0.2%(1)
Hungarian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−41%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(82)
Married59.9%(178)
Widowed2.4%(7)
Divorced10.1%(30)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(79)
Married47.3%(176)
Widowed16.4%(61)
Divorced15.1%(56)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fonda, New York?

Fonda, New York has about 810 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fonda, New York earns about $28,021 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 $46,600, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Fonda, New York?

About 9.5% 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 11.7% 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 198 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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