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Fort Salonga

New York · 10,199 residents · 9.491 sq mi
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#7Highest homeownership rateof 6,82398.9%#213Highest median household incomeof 6,818$189,856#321Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
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Fort Salonga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $846,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,199
+6%since 2000
from 9,634 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Fort Salonga
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(594)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(413)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(737)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(748)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(586)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.8%(895)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(1,043)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(1,483)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(1,659)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.4%(1,166)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(635)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(240)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,856
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,128 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,630
+83%since 2000
from $41,933 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−12%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$846,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−22%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(9,146)
Black0.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(217)
Asian1.7%(164)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(8,804)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(707)
Asian1.2%(125)
Other5.4%(547)
Diversity Score
31
+91%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(222)
Colombian1%(98)
Ecuadorian0.8%(83)
Peruvian0.5%(51)
Bolivian0.5%(47)
Cuban0.3%(33)
Argentine0.2%(19)
Guatemalan0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(48)
Korean0.4%(44)
Laotian0.1%(14)
Vietnamese0.1%(9)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish27.2%(2,778)
Italian25.3%(2,576)
German17.6%(1,795)
English7.7%(790)
Polish5.4%(554)
Russian2.3%(234)
Dutch2.2%(224)
American2%(201)
French1.6%(165)
Ukrainian1.6%(163)
Norwegian1.6%(160)
Austrian1.4%(141)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.2%(126)
Scottish1.2%(118)
Hungarian1%(97)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(78)
Danish0.6%(66)
Czech0.6%(65)
Portuguese0.6%(60)
Lithuanian0.5%(54)
Swedish0.4%(45)
Romanian0.4%(43)
Iranian0.3%(26)
Croatian0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(11)
West Indian0.1%(10)
Welsh0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(1,439)
Married58.2%(2,612)
Widowed6.7%(302)
Divorced3%(133)
Women 15+
Never married24%(953)
Married63.8%(2,533)
Widowed6.2%(245)
Divorced6%(238)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Salonga, New York?

Fort Salonga, New York has about 10,199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Salonga, New York earns about $189,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Salonga, New York expensive?

In Fort Salonga, New York, the median home is worth about $846,700.

How educated are people in Fort Salonga, New York?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Salonga, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.8% of people in Fort Salonga, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Salonga, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Salonga, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,023 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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