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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Edward

New York · 3,561 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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Fort Edward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,561
+13%vs 2000
vs 3,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.4
−17%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Edward
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.3%(331)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97%(248)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.1%(252)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.1%(288)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248.8%(315)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3418.6%(661)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4414.8%(526)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 546.2%(222)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.1%(290)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.9%(280)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.7%(132)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.4%(16)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,203
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,347 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,521
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,555 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $468 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
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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%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,534)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.3%(12)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.4%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(8)
Ancestry
Irish22.5%(708)
English21.8%(688)
French14.4%(453)
Italian14.3%(452)
American10.2%(321)
Dutch9.6%(302)
German6.4%(202)
Scottish1.5%(48)
Welsh1.3%(42)
Polish1.2%(37)
Turkish1%(33)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.4%(13)
Romanian0.2%(5)
Greek0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.3%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(421)
Married52.5%(575)
Widowed0.9%(10)
Divorced8.1%(89)
Women 15+
Never married40.6%(532)
Married41.6%(545)
Widowed5.2%(68)
Divorced12.5%(164)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Edward, New York?

Fort Edward, New York has about 3,561 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Edward, New York earns about $27,203 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Edward, New York?

About 9.1% 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 11.8% of people in Fort Edward, 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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