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Fort Covington

New York · 1,041 residents · 19.351 sq mi
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Fort Covington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,041
−1%since 2023
from 1,053 in 2023
2020 – 2024
54 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.6
+3%since 2023
from 40.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Fort Covington
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,750
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $54,545 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,149
+7%since 2023
from $26,368 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.359
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$112,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $113,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$547
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $820 in 2023
US average: $1,442
87.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
12.6% rent
24.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.6
−21%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(983)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.5%(68)
Diversity Score15.5%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(979)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.6%(58)
Diversity Score14.1%(146)
14
−10%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 17.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
23.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
24.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
50.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
79.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Covington, New York?

Fort Covington, New York has about 1,041 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Covington, New York?

The typical household in Fort Covington, New York earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Covington, New York expensive?

In Fort Covington, New York, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Covington, New York?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Covington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Covington, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Fort Covington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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