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Fort Plain

New York · 1,930 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 $33,114. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 358 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $57,600. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,930
−16%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,435 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.8
+11%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Plain
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,114
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,476 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,481
+19%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$57,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$781
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
55.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
44.7% rent
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,732)
Black1.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4%(78)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score18.2%(352)
18
+301%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
23.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
54.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.1%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Fort Plain, New York?

Fort Plain, New York has about 1,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Plain, New York earns about $33,114 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Plain, New York?

About 12.9% 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 27.6% 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 395 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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