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Fort Drum

New York · 12,955 residents · 14.34 sq mi
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Fort Drum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,945. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $170,600. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 203%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,955
+7%since 2000
from 12,123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
903 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Fort Drum
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,945
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,699 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,307
+7%since 2000
from $13,395 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+203%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
Median gross rent
$1,241
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
99.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+238%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2018
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(7,328)
Black19.3%(2,335)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,609)
Asian2.3%(280)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.1%(8,134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(8,307)
Black12%(1,549)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(2,012)
Asian2.5%(322)
Other4.8%(621)
Diversity Score67.2%(8,701)
Diversity Score
67
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Drum, New York?

Fort Drum, New York has about 12,955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Drum, New York earns about $35,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Drum, New York expensive?

In Fort Drum, New York, the median home is worth about $170,600, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Drum, New York?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Drum, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.5% of people in Fort Drum, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Drum, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Drum, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,377 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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