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Fort Montgomery

New York · 1,627 residents · 1.841 sq mi
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Fort Montgomery is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,466. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,627
+15%since 2000
from 1,418 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
884 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6511K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Montgomery
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,466
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,578 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,840
+58%since 2000
from $24,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,186
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,257)
Black1.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino6%(85)
Asian1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(282)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,108)
Black5.6%(91)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(287)
Asian3%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(892)
Diversity Score
55
+176%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Montgomery, New York?

Fort Montgomery, New York has about 1,627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Montgomery, New York earns about $78,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Montgomery, New York expensive?

In Fort Montgomery, New York, the median home is worth about $259,500, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Montgomery, New York?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Montgomery, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.2% of people in Fort Montgomery, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Montgomery, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Montgomery, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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