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Fort Plain

New York · 2,005 residents (2025 est.) · 1.345 sq mi
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Fort Plain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,738. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,900. Households here earn about 60% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,290
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,703 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+13%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,005 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Plain
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,738
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,476 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,822
+70%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−4%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,235)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,070)
Black2.8%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(76)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.3%(75)
Diversity Score22.5%(515)
Diversity Score
22
+395%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Plain, New York?

Fort Plain, New York has about 2,290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Plain, New York earns about $34,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Plain, New York expensive?

In Fort Plain, New York, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Plain, New York?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Plain, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.5% of people in Fort Plain, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Plain, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Plain, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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