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Fort Edward

New York · 3,128 residents (2025 est.) · 1.762 sq mi
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Fort Edward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,845. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $176,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,789 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,128 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Edward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,845
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,347 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,273
+95%since 2000
from $17,555 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+12%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,091)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,937)
Black2.2%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other4%(126)
Diversity Score16.2%(511)
Diversity Score
16
+537%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Edward, New York?

Fort Edward, New York has about 3,152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Edward, New York earns about $71,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Edward, New York expensive?

In Fort Edward, New York, the median home is worth about $176,100, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Edward, New York?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Edward, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.6% of people in Fort Edward, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Edward, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Edward, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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