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Fort Edward

New York · 3,108 residents · 1.762 sq mi
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Fort Edward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,108
−1%since 2000
from 3,141 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,764 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Fort Edward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,966
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,911
+48%since 2000
from $17,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,814)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(87)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other1.7%(54)
Diversity Score13.5%(421)
Diversity Score
14
+432%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Edward, New York?

Fort Edward, New York has about 3,108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Edward, New York earns about $50,966 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 $113,400, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Edward, New York?

About 17.6% 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 10.3% 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 453 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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