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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Edward

New York · 3,141 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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Fort Edward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,347. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,141
−12%since 1990
from 3,561 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,783 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 2,021 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+20%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Edward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,347
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,203 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,555
+67%since 1990
from $10,521 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.1
−7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,534)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score2.8%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,091)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score2.5%(80)
3
−8%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−2%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Edward, New York?

Fort Edward, New York has about 3,141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Edward, New York earns about $32,347 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Edward, New York?

About 9.5% 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 11.2% 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 420 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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