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Fort Edward

New York · 3,375 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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Fort Edward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,062. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,375
+7%since 2000
from 3,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,915 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.0
+2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Edward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,062
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,181
+15%since 2000
from $17,555 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$103,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$742
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
44.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
36.2% rent
8.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
66.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(3,240)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(51)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score7%(236)
7
+175%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
68.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
23.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
15.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
55.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Fort Edward, New York?

Fort Edward, New York has about 3,375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Edward, New York earns about $42,062 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 $103,300, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Edward, New York?

About 6.2% 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 18.6% 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 186 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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