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Fort Covington

New York · 1,127 residents · 19.351 sq mi
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Fort Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,071. Population has declined 10% since 2021. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,127
−10%vs 2021
vs 1,251 in 2021
2020 – 2024
58 / sq mi
−10%vs 2021
vs 65 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.2
+21%vs 2021
vs 36.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Fort Covington
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,071
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,705 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,712
−4%vs 2021
vs $22,725 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$83,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $87,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$770
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $793 in 2021
US average: $1,124
81.9%
+3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.4% in 2021
18.1% rent
1.7
+1%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(942)
Black2.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other21.3%(266)
Diversity Score48.4%(605)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(867)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.4%(242)
Diversity Score46.3%(522)
46
−4%vs 2021
vs 48 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+12%vs 2021
vs 15.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
67.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
61.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
24.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
44.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
1.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Covington, New York?

Fort Covington, New York has about 1,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Covington, New York earns about $49,071 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Covington, New York?

About 11.3% 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 8.7% 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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