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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Plain

New York · 2,288 residents · 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 $27,476. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,288
−2%since 1990
from 2,325 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,701 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,729 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
−5%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Plain
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,476
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,369
+68%since 1990
from $9,772 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
42.7% rent
1.9
−21%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,235)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score4.5%(104)
5
+205%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.1 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 Plain, New York?

Fort Plain, New York has about 2,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Plain, New York earns about $27,476 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 $51,400, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Plain, New York?

About 12.7% 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 14.0% 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 37 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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